Expertise
From founding a business to passing it on, for entrepreneurs, shareholders and directors.
In a few words
Corporate law governs the life of a business: its legal form, how power is shared between partners, the liability of directors and major transactions such as a capital increase, a merger or a sale.
These decisions almost always have a tax dimension, which the firm examines at the same time.
Our approach
Most disputes between shareholders stem from questions left open at incorporation: who decides, how a new investor comes in, how a partner leaves and at what price. We set these rules in the articles and a shareholders’ agreement, when they are easiest to negotiate.
For boards and managers, we advise day to day and on major decisions: capital increases, a new investor, buying or selling a company. Each transaction is examined from a legal and a tax angle at the same time.
In Neuchâtel, setting up a limited liability company or a company limited by shares requires a notarial deed and registration in the cantonal commercial register. The firm coordinates these steps with the notary and the fiduciary.
Who for
Setting up a company, bringing in an investor, arranging a partner’s exit: we set clear rules from the start, when they are easiest to negotiate.
A company’s officers have specific duties and are personally liable for their management. We advise them day to day and on major decisions.
What we handle
Formation, shareholder agreements, fundraising, advice to directors, buying and selling companies.
What is at stake
Pre-emption rights, exit clauses, board seats: the agreement covers what the law leaves open. Drafted early, it prevents deadlock when interests diverge.
Directors and managers are personally liable for damage caused by a breach of their duties. A clear organisation, documented decisions and close monitoring of the financial position reduce this risk.
Selling the shares (share deal) or the assets (asset deal) has different legal and tax effects for both seller and buyer. The choice comes before the price is negotiated, not after.
Law and tax
Legal form, financing, management pay, succession: in corporate law, the legal and the tax solution must be designed together. That is how the firm works, together with fiduciaries and accountants.
Get in touch
A question, a dispute, a decision to challenge? Describe your situation in a few lines: we will reply by email or call you back, whichever you prefer.
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