Whether launching a business venture or managing a company on a day-to-day basis, business leaders need sound legal advice, regardless of the size or structure of their organisation. Company law is a vast and complex field covering, in particular, the formation, merger, acquisition or transfer of businesses, as well as related disciplines such as accounting law, company registration law, trade name management and restructuring operations.
Your corporate lawyer support and advise founders, shareholders, directors, investors, acquirers and the companies themselves — whether they are start-ups, SMEs, foundations or listed companies — on all legal matters relating to the life of a business. From its creation to its transfer, including its development and day-to-day legal challenges, we provide comprehensive and tailored support.
As a law firm specialising in company law, our services also include handling the day-to-day legal formalities required for the smooth running and internal organisation of a business. Your corporate lawyer also specialises in corporate governance, reorganisations, restructurings, financing for specific transactions, as well as matters relating to the liability of management bodies and auditors.
Our Expertise in Corporate Law
Company formation
• Identification of the appropriate legal form
• Initial structuring and engineering of the entrepreneurial project
• Administrative procedures with local authorities and administrations
• Provision of a registered office and domiciliation services
• Provision of corporate bodies (directors, managers, etc.).
Shareholder support
• Drafting shareholder and partnership agreements
• Setting up initial contracts, such as employment contracts, terms and conditions, and leases.
• Providing day-to-day legal management (e.g. statutory amendments, Board and general meetings).
• Implementation of governance tools (charters and internal regulations).
• Representation and assistance in the event of disputes between shareholders or with the company.
Capital structure transactions
• Capital increases and reductions
• Analysis and structuring of financing (equity, debt, convertibles, etc.).
• Issuance of securities
• Drafting of contractual documentation (e.g. loan agreements and investor agreements).
• Establishment of security interests and guarantees
• Coordination of tax analyses and tax rulings
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions
• Legal and tax structuring of transactions (e.g. acquisitions, disposals, mergers and demergers).
• Coordinating and managing the entire transaction process
• Conducting or assisting with legal, tax and social due diligence.
• Drafting and negotiating contractual documentation (LoI, SPA, agreements, etc.).
• Providing strategic advice to sellers or buyers (preparation, valuation and negotiation).
Principaux contacts en droit des sociétés
Christian M. Reiser
Counsel
Olivier Rivoire
Partner
Alexandre de Senarclens
Partner
Raphaël Faure
Attorney-at-Law
Flavien Valloggia
Partner
Christian M. Reiser
Counsel
Olivier Rivoire
Partner
Alexandre de Senarclens
Partner
Flavien Valloggia
Partner
Raphaël Faure
Attorney-at-Law