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Simon Holzer | Who’s Who Legal | Thought Leader Global Elite 2023

24.03.2023

Who’s Who Legal honored Simon Holzer as Thought Leader Global Elite 2023.

MLL Legal sponsors Sports Arbitration Moot

21.03.2023

We gladly sponsor the Sports Arbitration Moot for the second Edition. The general oral rounds have come to an end where Jean Marguerat and Tomás Navarro Blakemore are acting as arbitrators and the finals are going to be in Madrid on 27 – 28 April.

MLL Legal implements ELLE Legal Software by Logol Group

20.03.2023

After a thorough selection process, we are happy to have signed an agreement with Swiss-based Logol Group for the implementation of their ELLE legal software. “Focus on being a lawyer, let ELLE do the rest” is not only how the ELLE legal solution promotes itself, it is also what we experienced first-hand during the product…

11 practice groups ranked in the Chambers Europe Edition 2023

16.03.2023

Following on from the recent Global Chambers rankings, we are very happy to announce that we have also qualified in the newly released Chambers Europe Guide 2023, featuring an impressive 11 of our practice areas. Additionally, in the individual rankings, we have been recognised 18 times with 14 lawyers. We are deeply grateful to our…

Reto Luthiger | Speaker | Conference: Future of Web3 Infrastructure | 27.3.2023

16.03.2023

Reto Luthiger will be speaking at the event “Future of Web3 Infrastructure – Staking, Nodes, and Data”, taking place on 27 March 2023 at Trust Square, Zurich.

In Spotlight: What Are Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Bonds and How Do They Function?

23.03.2023

In the course of the forced emergency merger between UBS and Credit Suisse for CHF 3 billion in UBS shares, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) ordered the write off of CS’s Additional Tier 1 bonds in the total amount of CHF 16 billion.

Conflicts of Interest under the Revised Corporate Law – an Overview and Recommendations

16.03.2023

This article addresses the question when and how members of the executive management (Managers) and members of the board of directors (Directors) must report (potential) conflicts of interest to the board of directors (Board), how the Board must assess such (potential) conflicts of interest and what measures must be taken.

2023 Safe Harbour Interest Rates for Swiss Tax Purposes

08.02.2023

On 7 and 8 February 2023, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration posted the 2023 editions of the two circulars on safe harbour interest rates. These interest rates reflect the developments on the capital markets and are on the rise accordingly. As for the interest rates for CHF loans, this is the first change since 2015, and it turns out significant at that.

FAQ on the Revised Corporate Law (non-listed corporations): to the Point and Implementable

16.01.2023

Do you have questions regarding the revised corporate law, would you like to understand the key points of the revision and know what needs to be done in regard to non-listed corporation? Read our answers in this FAQ. If you have any questions and/or comments, your contacts at MLL Legal and the members of our Corporate & M&A practice group are happy to help.

Law Reform on Company Law – Aspects of Corporate Governance

10.01.2023

On January 1^st2023, the new provisions on limited company law came into force. These changes have been awaited for many years, in particular in order to offer companies greater flexibility and to bring the law into conformity with the practice that has developed over the years.

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Chambers and Partners Europe, IP, 2023

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Chambers and Partners, Fintech, 2023

“They are true experts and full-time specialists in IT and IP law. You get on-point advice from them”
Chambers and Partners Europe, TMT, 2023

“They are all-round brilliant litigators, showing a high standard of work and a quick turnaround in responses”
Chambers and Partners Europe, Life Sciences, 2023

“The lawyers are hands-on and responsive”
Chambers and Partners Global, Tax, 2023

“The practice has a profound knowledge of Swiss insolvency law, strategic thinking and a proactive approach to cases. The lawyers of the firm are really engaged; they understand the needs of the clients and are ready to present a variety of solutions. The team could be described as highly professional and client-oriented”
Legal 500 EMEA, Insolvency and Corporate Recovery, 2022

“The legal advice provided by the firm is always very professional, reasonable, efficient and pragmatic”
Chambers and Partners Europe, Employment, 2023

MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep “are truly a go-to firm for private clients,” according to sources. It has a strong group of private client lawyers advising clients on all manner of legal and tax issues, including estate planning, asset structuring, family governance and philanthropy
Chambers and Partners, High Net Worth, 2022

“They have a very good technical and human capacity, ability to adapt with flexibility, and solutions to atypical processes”
Chambers and Partners Global, Corporate / M&A, 2023

“They have the high competency to handle complex real estate matters, and they find the best solution for us as a client”
Chambers and Partners Europe, Real Estate, 2023

“MLL Legal provides very hands-on advice and has deep experience”
Chambers and Partners Global, Banking & Finance, 2023

“They have excellent client service, are extremely reliable and responsive, with the highest-quality work product”
Chambers and Partners Global, Litigation, 2023

“The team is strong and knowledgeable, with insights into Swiss market practice”
Chambers and Partners Global, Capital Markets, 2023

“Best IP team in Switzerland”
Legal 500 EMEA, Intellectual Property, 2022

“MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd. is one of the most reputable international law firms in Switzerland. The firm’s experienced and dynamic lawyers offer innovative and solution-focused services. The team unites some of the most reputed experts in all legal aspects related to technology, telecommunication, and media. Its strong practice in data privacy makes it a first stop for issues around digitalisation in the technology, telecommunication, and media area in Switzerland”
Legal 500 EMEA, TMT, 2022

“MLL Legal is able to develop complex solutions based on Swiss and international law and ensure legal support at all stages of implementation”
Chambers and Partners Global, International & Cross-Border Transactions, 2023

“The team is very precise, straightforward and time-efficient”
Chambers and Partners Global, Arbitration, 2023

“It is difficult to provide enough praise for the professionalism of the MLL Legal team. They are always fully aware of the critical and pivotal points in each case, they think strategically on how to apply them, they communicate professionally, they are available when we need them and they are one or two steps ahead of the counterparty. They make the client’s role easy”
Legal 500 EMEA, Banking and Finance, 2022

“MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd’s team is both, knowledgeable and accessible. They work diligently in complex and specialised topics, and in a manner that is close and pleasant to the client”
Legal 500 EMEA, Dispute Resolution: Litigation, 2022

“One of the top Swiss aviation law practices”
Legal 500 EMEA, Transport, 2022

“What makes this practice unique is both the broad range in expertise as well as very skilled individuals on all levels. What also impressed us is the very open and modern culture of the firm which certainly helps to attract such skilled talents”
Legal 500 EMEA, Employment, 2022

“Smart and practical business-oriented advisors. The lawyers as MLL understand how to add value to my business”
Legal 500 EMEA, Tax, 2022

“The competition team of MLL has a strong tradition and is our preferred partner in Switzerland. We value their great experience and professional approach, which is always also fast and reliable”
Legal 500 EMEA, Competition, 2022

“There is no doubt about the fact that Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep is one of the best IP law firms in Switzerland. It has a great team of highly specialised, very experienced practitioners, all of whom are highly regarded in their respective fields”
IAM Patent 1000, 2022