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We specialise in business law and transactions. Whether the acquisition of a company, the sale of real estate, succession arrangements, or estate and tax planning, we accompany you from the initial idea through to successful completion.
At our firm, your success is our main goal.
As a close-knit team of entrepreneurially minded attorneys, public notaries and certified tax experts, we bring together under one roof all the competencies required for a successful transaction. Efficiency, straightforwardness and highest standard of quality is our promise to you. We work with you to develop tailored solutions, whether for a one-off transaction or within a long-term partnership.
Our expertise
M&A transactions are our core business. We advise company owners and investors on the purchase, sale or financing of companies. From the initial analysis through structuring and due diligence to the successful completion of your project, we are at your side.
You can rely on us in particular for the following matters:
- Purchase agreements (share and asset deals)
- Corporate successions (MBO / MBI / family succession)
- Equity and debt financing
- Joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements
- Venture capital
- Legal and tax due diligence
- Transaction structuring / tax structuring
- ESOPs
We advise you comprehensively in all notarial matters and notarize in the Canton of Basel-Stadt. Our main focus is on a prompt and high-quality handling of your requests.
In particular, you can count on us in the following matters:
- Marital agreements, wills, contracts of succession and advance care directives
- Incorporation of companies, capital increases and decreases, amendments to articles of association as well as restructuring and dissolution of companies
- Transfer of real estate, establishment and modification of mortgages and easements
- Legalisations
We advise private individuals and corporates in the field of national and international tax law. From the preparation of complex tax returns through M&A transactions and restructurings to representation before tax authorities and in appeal proceedings, we have the competence and experience necessary to support you comprehensively.
You can rely on us in particular for the following matters:
- National and international tax planning
- Real estate transactions
- VAT advice and declaration, and fiscal representation
- M&A / restructuring
- Succession arrangements and employee participation
- Estate planning
- Tax returns / tax compliance
We advise employers and employees on all matters relating to employment law. Our core competence also includes advice in connection with bonus and employee participation plans.
In particular, you can count on us in the following matters:
- Employment contracts
- Policies and regulations
- Terminations / termination agreements
- Bonus and employee participation plans (ESOP, phantom shares, etc.)
- Employment law in M&A transactions and restructurings
- Staff leasing and placement, secondment
- Relocation of companies and individuals
We assist you and your company in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Our expertise includes all types of sales contracts, service and distribution agreements, licensing agreements as well as life sciences contracts.
In particular, you can count on us in the following matters:
- Service contracts
- Sales contracts
- Software development
- Supply contracts
- Distribution
- Cooperation agreements
- Licensing and franchising
- Life sciences
We pursue your claims both in and out of court. The basis of our litigation is a well-founded analysis of the facts of the case with a concrete assessment of your chances of success. On the basis of this analysis, we seek the most cost-effective way of achieving the best possible outcome for you.