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Our boutique law firm focuses on providing highly specialized legal services in a range of specific sectors, including small and middle-sized enterprises, social enterprises, NGOs and non-profits, healthcare, cannabis, and technology.

Whether you're a startup looking to raise capital, a healthcare provider seeking compliance advice, or a non-profit organization seeking legal guidance, our firm is here to provide you with the expertise and support you need to achieve your goals.

  • Our firm has a profound understanding of the intricacies and nuances facing organizations when establishing their operations. We assist clients in drafting and reviewing association and foundation bylaws, as well as advising on the appropriate legal structure and contractual framework for the organization. We also provides guidance on compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including tax-exemption status and filing requirements.

  • Well drafted contracts play a critical role in the success of business transactions. Our team has extensive experience working with a variety of contract types, including employment and consultancy contracts, license and IT agreements as well as partnership and joint venture agreements. We especially assist clients with the negotiation and drafting of ESG or impact-related provisions in contracts and agreements. Reviewing, and negotiating contracts with the outmost attention and care to ensure that your interests are protected and achieve the best possible outcomes is part of our trademark.

  • Our firm provides legal guidance to businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large corporations. Our services include advising on corporate structure and governance, mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, contracts and agreements, and intellectual property. We also provide legal support for commercial transactions and regulatory compliance. Our clients trust us to provide them with strategic legal advice that is tailored to their unique business needs, helping them to achieve their goals while minimizing legal risk.

  • Our firm assists clients during mediation and arbitration proceedings and represents corporations as well as private individuals before civile and administrative courts. Our attorneys tailor their approach to best suit the need of each individual cases. Disputes can be costly and time-consuming, which is why we strive to achieve efficient and effective resolutions that meet our clients' goals.

  • We are committed to providing our clients with the necessary guidance and legal support with regard to the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance factors into their investment strategies and developing ESG policies and procedures. Our team advises on structuring impact investment vehicles, conducting due diligence, and works closely with clients to ensure they are compliant with relevant regulations and industry standards

  • Our specialized IP team is dedicated to protecting and defending our clients' valuable assets, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, both domestically and internationally. We develop effective strategies and solutions tailored to our clients’ industry. We provide comprehensive legal advice to our clients on matters such as data management, privacy policies, and compliance with data protection laws, including the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant regulations.

  • Our firm covers the entire transactional process, from deal structuring and negotiation to regulatory compliance and post-merger integration, helping our clients achieve their strategic goals and maximize their value.

    We thrive when deals present unusual complexities.

  • Our tax attorneys specialize in advising individuals, businesses, and organizations on complex tax issues. We assists our clients in structuring, restructuring and securing tax status, facilitating organizational and operational growth. We provide customized solutions to help you achieve your financial goals while remaining compliant with the law.

  • Our firm helps individuals and families manage and protect their assets during their lifetime, as well as plan for the distribution of those assets upon their death. We provide a range of legal strategies, including creating wills and trusts, establishing powers of attorney and advance directives, and developing tax-efficient wealth transfer plans. Our attorneys also provide advice on how to minimize potential tax liabilities, protect assets from creditors, and ensure that assets are distributed in accordance with a client's wishes. Our goal is for our clients to gain peace of mind by knowing that their assets and wishes are protected and well-managed.

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  • The firm provides cannabis pioneers with innovative legal support to navigate the often torrent waters of cannabis regulation. Our strength in corporate and venture capital law affirms our standing as the leading cannabis law firm in North America and in Europe. We counsel hundreds of cannabis entrepreneurs and investors - advising on the formation issues, investment structures, negotiations, and compliance with cannabis regulations (and lack thereof).

  • Clients in the Life Science and Healthcare industry are facing unique legal challenges including regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and complex commercial transactions.

    Our firm is committed to staying on the cutting edge of legal developments and regulatory changes, emerging technologies, and industry trends, and we use that knowledge to help our clients navigate the complex legal landscape with confidence.

  • The firm strives to make a positive impact on society by building strong partnerships with like-minded organizations that supports disadvantaged communities, and offer pro bono legal services to those in need. We provide legal counsel and representation in matters related to their social missions, such as environmental protection or human rights advocacy, and advise on the day-to-day Swiss NGO management.

  • Our real estate law group uses its comprehensive understanding of administrative code and debt financing to assist clients in setting and achieving their goals. We work closely with CPAs and tax specialists to safeguard and optimize your desired outcome. We are often sought out to leverage evolving policies and business practices in the best manner possible rather than be passive "handmaidens" of the deal.

  • Our law firm specializes in advising small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs). We provide general legal counsel on matters such as contracts and agreements, intellectual property and tax law and handle employment issues. Our goal is to help entrepreneurs navigate the complex legal landscape with their business goals at the forefront.

  • Our place in the startup ecosystem is to bridge the gap between the regulatory restrictions imposed by the rule of law and the limitless bounds innovation dreamed by the businessmen and businesswomen who put it on all on the line. We focuse on organizations, and businesses who dare to improve societal norms and sustain our environment. We structure the ideas behind generating a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.

  • Our firm provides legal services related to emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). We have a deep understanding of blockchain technology and its applications and provides comprehensive legal services related to initial coin offerings (ICOs), security token offerings (STOs), and smart contracts. Our team also assists clients in compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • We advise and assist you in all aspects of a fund’s lifecycle, from formation and administration to deal sourcing, due diligence, portfolio monitoring and exiting.

    We also provide strategic counsel on a variety of matters, such as mergers and acquisitions, fund restructurings, and portfolio company management.

  • EEPPERLY ELAM FUOCHI helps watchmaking businesses navigate legal challenges and protect their interests in a competitive industry. The firm provides support in drafting and reviewing contracts, such as distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and supply agreements and assists with regulatory compliance, including adherence to industry-specific laws and regulations.

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