Corporate & commercial law
Company structures, governance, shareholder matters, commercial agreements and business-related contractual issues.
ZÜRICH / SWITZERLAND
Independent thinking. Precise legal counsel.
Legal guidance for complex commercial, corporate and cross-border matters — with an emphasis on discretion, sound judgement and clarity of action.
Please do not send confidential documents or time-critical instructions before a mandate has been expressly accepted.
THE PRACTICE
Independent advice, grounded in careful legal analysis.
Dr. iur. W. Uwe Gebhardt provides legal advice to individuals and businesses on selected matters involving legal risk, commercial decisions and international elements.
The objective is a clear assessment of the situation, a proportionate legal strategy and disciplined communication at every stage of a mandate.
“Clarity in judgement. Care in execution.”
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Focused advice for consequential decisions.
The scope of any engagement, including applicable jurisdiction and the involvement of locally admitted counsel where necessary, is agreed individually.
Transactions & company formation
Legal structuring and documentation for formations, acquisitions, disposals and selected cross-border transactions.
Disputes & strategic resolution
Assessment of legal positions, negotiation strategies and coordination of contentious commercial matters.
Criminal & white-collar matters
Legal assessment and representation in criminal and business-related proceedings, subject to mandate and jurisdiction.
Governance & compliance
Review of legal obligations, internal procedures and risk-sensitive decisions affecting companies and executives.
Cross-border coordination
Structured cooperation with appropriately qualified local counsel where a matter spans multiple legal systems.
WORKING PRINCIPLES
Deliberate in approach. Exacting in detail.
Understanding
A focused initial conversation clarifies the issue, the parties and any relevant deadlines.
Defining the mandate
Scope, professional responsibilities and fee arrangements are agreed before substantive work begins.
Execution
Legal analysis, documentation and communication follow a consistent, carefully considered strategy.
CONTACT
Begin with a considered conversation.
For an initial, non-urgent enquiry, please contact the practice by e-mail. Provide only the information necessary to identify the general nature of your matter.
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