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    Portrait of Michel Kertai, Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Michel Kertai

    Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Switzerland, USA (California)

    EMBARK.LAW, The Startup Law Firm - Boutique law firm for startups, scaleups and investors

    Corporate lawM&AFinancingContractsIntellectual property
    Experience

    12+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland and California, USA • LL.M UC Berkeley School of Law • MLaw University of St. Gallen

    Languages

    GermanEnglishFrenchHungarian

    Core expertise

    Venture Capital
    Startup Financing
    M&A Transactions
    Cross-border Investments
    Corporate Governance
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    Portrait of Barbara Nägeli, Legal Advisor & Data Protection Specialist

    Barbara Nägeli

    Legal Advisor & Data Protection Specialist

    Switzerland

    EMBARK.LAW, The Startup Law Firm - Boutique law firm for startups, scaleups and investors

    Compliance & data protectionAI & technology
    Experience

    10+ years

    Credentials

    • MLaw summa cum laude University of Fribourg • CAS ETH in Data and Machine Learning • CAS ETH in AI and Software Engineering • cand. CAS ETH in Cyber Security

    Languages

    GermanEnglishFrench

    Core expertise

    Data Protection
    Privacy Law
    Legal Technology
    Startup Advisory
    Compliance
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    Portrait of Fabian Meier, Partner, Attorney

    Fabian Meier

    Partner, Attorney

    Switzerland

    neuhausplatz-recht.ch - Legal practice focused on civil and criminal litigation

    LitigationContracts
    Experience

    12+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • MLaw University of Bern • Lecturer at University of Fribourg • Civil Procedure Law Lecturer at Feusi

    Languages

    GermanEnglishFrench

    Core expertise

    Commercial Litigation
    Civil Litigation
    Criminal Proceedings
    Civil Procedure Law
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    Portrait of Raphaël Schaer, Partner, Attorney

    Raphaël Schaer

    Partner, Attorney

    Switzerland

    schaer-partners.ch - Law firm specializing in corporate and commercial law

    Corporate lawM&ALitigationContracts
    Experience

    30+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • lic.iur. University of Bern • Former Head of Legal & Tax at KPMG

    Languages

    FrenchGermanEnglish

    Core expertise

    Corporate & Commercial Law
    M&A
    Complex Restructuring
    Liquidation & Bankruptcy Proceedings
    High-stakes Litigation
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    Portrait of Michael Kuhn, Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Michael Kuhn

    Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Switzerland

    scope.law - Law firm specializing in innovation and technology sector

    Corporate lawM&AFinancingContractsIntellectual property
    Experience

    10+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • LL.M. UC Berkeley, Law & Technology Certificate • MLaw University of Lucerne

    Languages

    GermanEnglish

    Core expertise

    Corporate law & M&A
    Startup & Venture Capital
    Commercial Contracts
    IP & Technology
    Data Privacy
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    Portrait of Matthias Steinlin, Attorney, PhD

    Matthias Steinlin

    Attorney, PhD

    Switzerland

    EMBARK.LAW, The Startup Law Firm - Boutique law firm for startups, scaleups and investors

    Corporate lawHR & employmentIntellectual propertyContracts
    Experience

    8+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • PhD in Law summa cum laude, University of Bern • MLaw Universities of Bern and Paris-Descartes

    Languages

    GermanFrenchEnglish

    Core expertise

    Equity Incentive Plans
    Executive Compensation
    IP & Technology
    Startup Advisory
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    Portrait of Denis F. Berger, Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Denis F. Berger

    Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Switzerland

    kanzlei-berger.ch - Law firm specializing in digital law and data protection

    Compliance & data protectionAI & technology
    Experience

    10+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • LL.M., IP/IT laws of Hong Kong and the PRC • lic.iur. University of Zürich

    Languages

    GermanEnglishFrench

    Core expertise

    Data Protection & Privacy
    GDPR Compliance
    Online Compliance
    Digital Transformation
    Technology Law
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    Portrait of Michael Eitle, Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Michael Eitle

    Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Switzerland

    scope.law - Law firm specializing in innovation and technology sector

    Corporate lawM&AFinancingContracts
    Experience

    10+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • LL.M. King's College, International Financial Law • MLaw University of Zürich, Business Law

    Languages

    GermanEnglish

    Core expertise

    Venture Capital
    M&A Transactions
    Private Equity
    Corporate Finance
    Asset Finance
    Startup Advisory
    ContactLinkedIn
    Portrait of Marcel Isch, Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Marcel Isch

    Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Switzerland

    scope.law - Law firm specializing in innovation and technology sector

    LitigationHR & employment
    Experience

    14+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • LL.M. UCLA • lic.iur. University of Fribourg

    Languages

    GermanEnglishSpanish

    Core expertise

    Commercial Litigation
    Civil Litigation
    Employment law
    Debt Collection Law
    Bankruptcy Law
    Social Insurance Law
    ContactLinkedIn
    Portrait of Alan Solansky, Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Alan Solansky

    Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Germany

    SOLANSKY Rechtsanwälte - Boutique law firm advising entrepreneurs, start-ups, growth companies and investors

    FinancingCorporate lawM&AIntellectual propertyContracts
    Experience

    20+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney at OLG München, Germany • Licensed EU/EFTA attorney at cantonal court Lucerne, Switzerland • LL.M., Master of Law and IT, Stockholm University

    Languages

    GermanEnglish

    Core expertise

    Venture Capital
    Private Equity
    Finance
    Business Operations
    Intellectual property
    Corporate Transactions
    ContactLinkedIn
    Portrait of Lukas Slameczka, Partner, Attorney

    Lukas Slameczka

    Partner, Attorney

    Austria

    espresso.legal - Boutique law firm specializing in venture capital and startup law

    FinancingCorporate lawM&AContracts
    Experience

    7+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Austria • Master's degree in Business Law, Vienna University of Economics and Business

    Languages

    GermanEnglish

    Core expertise

    Venture Capital
    Private Equity
    Corporate law
    Commercial Law
    M&A Transactions
    Startup Financing
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    Portrait of Raphael Zingg, Partner, Attorney, Dr. sc. ETH Zürich

    Raphael Zingg

    Partner, Attorney, Dr. sc. ETH Zürich

    Switzerland

    IPrime - IP law firm specializing in patents and intellectual property

    Intellectual propertyLitigation
    Experience

    10+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • Dr. Sc. ETH Zürich • MLaw University of Zürich & Panthéon-Assas • BLaw University of Fribourg

    Languages

    GermanFrenchEnglish

    Core expertise

    Intellectual property
    Patent Law
    Patent Litigation
    International Procedural Law
    Technology Transfer
    Data Protection
    ContactLinkedIn
    Portrait of Michèle Hess, Attorney, Regulatory & Compliance Expert

    Michèle Hess

    Attorney, Regulatory & Compliance Expert

    Switzerland

    hs-consult.ch / in+on - Advisory firm providing finance, accounting, regulatory and compliance advice and outsourcing

    Compliance & data protectionAI & technology
    Experience

    20+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • lic.iur. HSG St. Gallen • Former Partner at PwC • Former FINMA Licensing Division

    Languages

    GermanEnglishFrench

    Core expertise

    Financial Regulation
    FINMA Licensing
    Organizational (Re-)Structuring for Compliance
    AI & Blockchain Regulation
    Compliance restructuring
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    Portrait of Mike Baker, Partner, Attorney, Tax LL.M

    Mike Baker

    Partner, Attorney, Tax LL.M

    USA (California, Colorado, Utah)

    Baker Tax Law - Specialized tax law firm advising on federal tax and equity compensation

    Tax
    Experience

    18+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in California, Colorado & Utah • Tax LL.M., NYU School of Law • J.D., Cornell Law School • B.S. Accounting, Utah State University (magna cum laude)

    Languages

    English

    Core expertise

    Federal Tax
    Equity Compensation
    M&A Tax Structuring
    Section 83(b) Elections
    Deferred Compensation
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    Portrait of Raphael Kraume, Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Raphael Kraume

    Partner, Attorney, LL.M

    Germany, Switzerland

    Prospera Legal - German-Swiss law firm for employment, commercial and corporate law

    HR & employmentCorporate lawContracts
    Experience

    6+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Germany • Admitted EU/EFTA attorney, Canton of Zug • LL.M. International Business Law, University of Zurich

    Languages

    GermanEnglishFrench

    Core expertise

    Employment law
    Cross-border employment matters
    Corporate structuring and governance
    Commercial contracts
    M&A and business transactions
    ContactLinkedIn
    Portrait of Bettina Wawretschek, Partner, Attorney

    Bettina Wawretschek

    Partner, Attorney

    Germany

    stolzenberg-legal.de - German law firm for corporate, transactions, commercial, real estate, litigation and arbitration, technology, media and IP

    Corporate lawM&AContractsFinancing
    Experience

    9+ years

    Credentials

    • Attorney at law • Specialist lawyer for commercial and corporate law

    Languages

    GermanEnglishFrench

    Core expertise

    Corporate and company law
    Company formation and incorporation
    Financing and investment
    Restructuring and reorganization
    Mergers and acquisitions
    ContactLinkedIn
    Portrait of Benjamin Cortez, Partner, Tax Advisor, LL.M

    Benjamin Cortez

    Partner, Tax Advisor, LL.M

    Germany

    schlecht-partner.de - German law firm for audit, accounting and tax advisory

    Tax
    Experience

    18+ years

    Credentials

    • Certified tax advisor • Specialist advisor for international tax law • Doctorate in economics and business administration • MBA • LL.M. • University lecturer in economics and business studies, corporate taxation

    Languages

    GermanEnglish

    Core expertise

    Corporate and business taxation
    International tax law
    Tax structuring and planning
    Reorganization tax law
    M&A and transaction tax
    ContactLinkedIn
    Portrait of Raphael Fisch, Partner, Attorney, Notary

    Raphael Fisch

    Partner, Attorney, Notary

    Switzerland

    steurifisch.ch - Swiss law firm for corporate, contract, employment and private law

    Corporate lawNotaryContractsHR & employmentIntellectual propertyCompliance & data protection
    Experience

    7+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney and notary in Switzerland

    Languages

    GermanEnglish

    Core expertise

    Notarial services
    Corporate law
    Construction and contract law
    IP, IT and data protection law
    ContactLinkedIn
    Portrait of Hash Zahed, Partner, Attorney

    Hash Zahed

    Partner, Attorney

    United States (California, Texas, Wisconsin)

    spzlegal.com - US law firm specializing in startup law

    Corporate lawFinancingM&AHR & employmentContracts
    Experience

    10+ years

    Credentials

    • Bar admissions in California, Texas and Wisconsin • J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) • B.A. Political Economy, UC Berkeley

    Languages

    English

    Core expertise

    Entity formations and conversions
    Angel and VC financings (pre-seed, seed, Series A and later)
    M&A transactions
    Employment law compliance and equity incentives
    Commercial and licensing agreements with customers, partners, vendors and suppliers
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    Portrait of Simone Thöni, Partner, Attorney

    Simone Thöni

    Partner, Attorney

    Switzerland

    rechtskraft.ch - Swiss law firm for private, commercial and criminal law, with a focus on family and migration matters

    Migration
    Experience

    15+ years

    Credentials

    • Licensed attorney in Switzerland • Liaison attorney at Beobachter since 2024 • Lecturer in immigration law, CAS Global Mobility Management, ZHAW • CAS Migration Law, Universities of Bern, Fribourg and Neuchâtel, 2018

    Languages

    GermanEnglishSpanish

    Core expertise

    Migration law
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    Portrait of Sarah Corstange, Partner, Attorney

    Sarah Corstange

    Partner, Attorney

    United States (New York)

    Corstange Law Group - Specialized US immigration law firm

    Migration
    Experience

    13+ years

    Credentials

    • Bar admission in New York • JD, University of Maryland School of Law

    Languages

    English

    Core expertise

    US immigration
    Traditional and IP-based E2 visas
    O1A visas for startup founders
    L1A transfers for expansion into the US market
    H1B status for early-stage startups
    Immigration policy for growing companies
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