We represent the interests of our Swiss and international clients in institutional and ad-hoc arbitration proceedings with a commercial background, and we prepare legal opinions for such proceedings. Additionally, we provide support in settlement negotiations and in the enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards.

We advise and represent bank clients, smaller financial institutions, and asset managers on matters of banking law -particularly regarding investment transactions, financing, and other banking and financial services. Our strong cooperation with various financial institutions also enables us to assist wealthy individuals, companies, and investors in selecting banks and asset managers and establishing business relationships.

We provide comprehensive and competent advice on all matters of commercial and contract law, with a focus on international relations. We are pleased to assist you in the drafting, negotiation, or review of complex commercial contracts, including purchase agreements, work contracts, service agreements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, and corresponding general terms and conditions, to ensure that your interests are best protected.

BodmerFischer Attorneys at Law provides expert advice and support in compliance and financial market regulations for companies and financial institutions, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulations. This includes developing compliance programs, implementing control mechanisms, conducting risk assessments, and representing clients before regulatory authorities in investigations or disputes.

BodmerFischer Ltd. advises and supports companies, board members and shareholders in all matters of corporate law – from incorporation to liquidation.

Our services include, in particular, mergers and acquisitions, company formations and corporate restructurings (mergers, demergers, transfers of assets, capital increases and reductions). We further advise on the structuring and implementation of national and international corporate and group structures. We prepare the necessary corporate documentation, including articles of association, organisational regulations and shareholders’ agreements, and advise on corporate governance and corporate housekeeping matters.

Our lawyers specializing in criminal law have many years of experience and advise and represent individuals and companies in all matters related to criminal law as well as ancillary criminal law.

We believe that the experience gained through comprehensive consulting and representation positively enriches our advisory services. Accordingly, we support and represent both accused persons (criminal defense), victims of crimes (private claimants), and third parties who may be affected by coercive measures such as seizures and confiscations without having committed any offense themselves (other parties involved in the proceedings).

Our focus lies in commercial criminal law, which includes cybercrime, money laundering, fraud, and corruption proceedings, as well as matters of international legal assistance in criminal matters. Our lawyers also have extensive experience in the area of offences in office (breach of official secrecy, abuse of office) and in firearms law (ancillary criminal law). Due to our role as official defenders (pikett criminal defense), we regularly represent and advise our clients in other areas as well.

Our team advises companies, their governing bodies, and creditors on insolvency and bankruptcy law matters, representing them in proceedings before Swiss authorities and courts. Our services specifically include the enforcement of legitimate claims and the defense against unjustified claims, as well as representation in enforcement, liquidation, and bankruptcy proceedings, and in matters concerning the liability of corporate officers.

We provide legal support in all matters of employment law, advising and representing both employers and employees equally in all employment-related issues. From contract drafting and assistance with personnel matters to resolving employment disputes and representation before arbitration authorities and courts, we offer solid expertise. Our team is here to understand your individual concerns and develop pragmatic, legally sound solutions.

We advise private individuals, entrepreneurs and international families on the long-term structuring and preservation of their wealth.

Our practice includes comprehensive estate and succession planning, in particular the preparation of wills and inheritance agreements, advance directives and the planning of business succession. We act as executors and assist in the administration and division of estates. As part of a structured wealth planning approach, we also advise on the establishment and legal administration of foundations and trusts, as well as the structuring and implementation of national and international asset and holding structures.

In addition, we assist our clients with residence in and relocation to Switzerland – from the selection of a suitable place of residence and immigration matters to the acquisition of real estate.

BodmerFischer Ltd. provides comprehensive support in all contentious and non-contentious matters, ranging from separations and divorce proceedings to specific child custody issues, such as parental authority, custody, maintenance, and guardianship. We have extensive experience in drafting various agreements, including marriage and inheritance contracts, cohabitation agreements, advance directives, and powers of attorney. For international matters, our family law expert is also at your service.

In the field of immigration law, we assist high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, executives and qualified employees in connection with residence and relocation to Switzerland.

Our services include, in particular, applications for and renewals of residence and permanent residence permits, naturalisation proceedings, as well as the coordination of employment and immigration-related matters. We advise expatriates and internationally active companies on the legal structuring of employment and residence arrangements.

Where required, we represent our clients before the competent authorities and courts throughout Switzerland.

We support individuals and companies affected by requests for legal assistance from other countries in enforcing their rights, representing them in dealings with authorities and banks, as well as in proceedings before Swiss courts.

International legal assistance in criminal matters involves cross-border cooperation to mutually support law enforcement agencies in investigations, prosecutions, and convictions of offenders. This includes the transmission of evidence, extraditions, the questioning of individuals, and the seizure of assets. Our expert, with extensive experience in this field, represents and advises you on legal assistance cases of all kinds.

INTERPOL notifications, known as Red Notices, are international communications for the arrest or location of individuals sought by national judicial authorities. There are instances where such INTERPOL notifications are misused by national authorities. We assist our clients in submitting requests to lift or review such Red Notices to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL’s Files (CCF) and provide comprehensive advice and representation to protect the rights of our clients and take appropriate steps.

Our firm offers comprehensive consulting and representation services in all matters of civil and criminal law for our clients. We represent our clients before all Swiss courts and authorities in civil and criminal proceedings.

We advise and assist our clients in the preparation of public deeds, including corporate documents as well as marriage and inheritance contracts. For public notarization, we can rely on a well-established network of notaries.

Procurement law refers to the area of law that deals with bidding procedures in public procurement. It encompasses the legal aspects of the tendering, awarding, and execution of construction contracts, supplies, and services by public entities such as governments, authorities, and public companies. We provide advice and representation for bidders, contractors, and public contracting authorities at all stages of the procurement process, including the submission of bids, the review of tender documents, representation in disputes, and the enforcement or safeguarding of legal claims before courts or arbitral tribunals.

Our specialist provides you with information about your rights and advises you in all areas of road traffic law. This includes both criminal proceedings that often precede administrative procedures (such as driving license revocation) and advice and representation in the administrative measures process itself. We help you protect your rights against the police, the public prosecutor’s office, and the road traffic authority.

BodmerFischer Ltd. provides comprehensive legal and strategic advice, as well as representation for companies and individuals in complex matters related to embargo and sanctions law.

Our specialists regularly interact with authorities, representing clients before agencies regarding sanctions imposed by various international institutions. The firm offers extensive advice on various aspects, including the legal framework, the application of foreign sanctions in Switzerland and abroad, and their impact on different sectors such as banking, manufacturing, and the aviation and yacht industries.

We offer comprehensive advice and tailored solutions for all tax-related aspects. Our focus is on corporate tax law, complex international tax matters, taxation of foundations and trusts, obtaining tax rulings, restructurings, and tax consulting for high-net-worth individuals. Our tax expert is here to assist you with your needs.

As a member of the Schengen Area, Switzerland is committed to implementing the regular changes and adjustments to the EU Weapons Directive within Swiss firearms law. This results in the frequent revision and amendment of the weapons legislation, increasing its complexity. We help you maintain an overview and have extensive experience in this area, both in theoretical aspects (commentary on weapons legislation) and practical matters (representation and advice for individuals and companies in criminal proceedings).