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Corporate Law

Corporate Law

Christian M. Reiser, Alexandre de Senarclens, Flavien Valloggia, Olivier Rivoire, Raphaël Faure

Qu’il s’agisse du lancement d’un projet entrepreneurial ou de la gestion quotidienne d’une entreprise, les dirigeants ont besoin de conseils juridiques avisés, et ce, quelle que soit la taille ou la forme de leur structure. Le droit des sociétés est un domaine vaste et complexe, couvrant notamment la création, la fusion, l’acquisition ou la transmission d’entreprises, ainsi que des disciplines connexes telles que le droit comptable, le droit du registre du commerce, la gestion des raisons de commerce ou encore les opérations de restructuration.

Nous accompagnons et conseillons les fondateurs, actionnaires, dirigeants, investisseurs, acquéreurs et les sociétés elles-mêmes — qu’il s’agisse de startups, de PME, de fondations ou d’entreprises cotées — dans l’ensemble des problématiques juridiques liées à la vie d’une entreprise. De sa création à sa transmission, en passant par son développement et les défis juridiques quotidiens, nous assurons une assistance complète et adaptée.

Our services also include managing routine legal formalities necessary for the company's proper functioning and internal organisation. We also specialise in corporate governance, reorganisations, restructurings, financing specific transactions and issues 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).

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