Servizi bancari e finanziari
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen provides comprehensive legal services in banking and finance, assisting Swiss and international financial institutions, insurance companies, and service providers with regulatory compliance, product development, and licensing. The firm offers expertise in asset management, collective investment schemes, and financial market infrastructures, including stock exchanges and payment systems. Their team also advises on Fintech initiatives, supporting clients through digitalization, blockchain projects, and the implementation of innovative financial technologies. Additionally, they conduct internal investigations and special audits, addressing compliance issues, money laundering prevention, and regulatory enforcement proceedings.
Affari
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen offers comprehensive legal services in corporate and business law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, financing, and governance. Their expertise encompasses the formation of companies, drafting and negotiating contracts, conducting legal due diligence, and advising on corporate governance and compliance matters. They assist clients with structuring and implementing transactions, obtaining necessary permits and approvals, and addressing legal integration issues. Their M&A specialists collaborate closely with teams from other fields, such as IT/IP, taxation, competition, and labor law, to provide pragmatic and cost-effective solutions. Their clients include both buyers and sellers, including private and listed companies, strategic investors, financial investors, management teams, and entrepreneurs seeking succession planning.
Societario e commerciale
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen provides comprehensive legal services in corporate and commercial law, assisting clients with company formations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. Their expertise includes drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, conducting legal due diligence, and offering strategic advice to businesses across various industries. The firm also supports clients in corporate housekeeping tasks, such as maintaining share registers and handling commercial register matters. Their interdisciplinary approach ensures tailored solutions that address the specific needs of each client.
Difesa penale
Kellerhals Carrard's Criminal Defense practice offers comprehensive legal representation in white-collar crime cases, including fraud, misappropriation, and money laundering. The team, led by Dr. Florian Baumann, specializes in complex domestic and international litigation, asset recovery, and internal investigations. With extensive experience in regulatory compliance and enforcement proceedings, they provide strategic defense and counsel to clients facing criminal charges and regulatory scrutiny.
Occupazione e lavoro
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen provides comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting companies, public institutions, and executives with matters related to employment and social security law. Their expertise includes advising on compliance, data protection, and corporate governance, as well as representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings. The firm also specializes in internal and administrative investigations, offering strategic guidance and project management to navigate complex employment issues.
Energia, Ambiente e ESG
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen offers specialized legal services in Energy, Environment, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) through its dedicated Sustainability (ESG) Desk. This interdisciplinary team assists clients in navigating environmental regulations, developing sustainability strategies, and integrating ESG considerations into their operations. The firm provides comprehensive support, including advising on environmental legal issues, corporate governance, and social responsibility, to help clients seize opportunities and mitigate risks associated with sustainability and ESG developments.
Famiglia
Kellerhals Carrard's Private Clients Team offers comprehensive legal services in family law, assisting clients with matters such as asset protection, personal relationship regulation, and international family law issues. Their expertise includes drafting marriage and inheritance agreements, establishing foundations, and providing tax advice. The team is recognized for delivering practical and considerate solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
Assicurazione
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen provides comprehensive legal services in insurance and liability law, offering expert advice and representation to insurance and reinsurance companies, insured parties, brokers, and supervisory authorities. Their team of specialists assists clients with claims settlement, contract drafting, coverage analyses, and representation in both state courts and arbitration tribunals. They also address complex liability issues, including directors and officers liability, product liability, and liabilities related to emerging technologies such as cyber risks and artificial intelligence. Additionally, they offer guidance on regulatory matters, including the establishment of insurance companies and compliance with supervisory requirements. As a member of Insuralex, a global network of independent insurance lawyers, Kellerhals Carrard Binningen is well-positioned to support clients in both national and international contexts.
Proprietà Intellettuale
Kellerhals Carrard's Intellectual Property practice offers comprehensive legal services in copyright, trademark, design, and patent law, as well as unfair competition. The firm advises clients on licensing and exploitation, strategic property rights, and law enforcement, covering traditional and new media, the entertainment industry, and the art sector. Their expertise includes drafting standard contract documents for manufacturers, such as general terms and conditions for purchase and sale, as well as general delivery and service agreements. Additionally, they have experience drafting international distribution agreements for manufacturers of high-quality machinery.
Cause legali e controversie
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen offers comprehensive legal services in lawsuits and disputes, leveraging a team of experienced attorneys to represent clients across various sectors. The firm provides strategic guidance and robust representation in complex commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings, and other contentious matters, ensuring tailored solutions that align with each client's specific needs. Their approach emphasizes practical problem-solving and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. By combining deep sector knowledge with a collaborative culture, Kellerhals Carrard Binningen delivers high-quality legal support to businesses, public authorities, and individuals facing legal challenges.
Media, tecnologia e telecomunicazioni
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen offers specialized legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecoms sectors, providing comprehensive support to clients navigating the complexities of these rapidly evolving industries. Their expertise encompasses advising on regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights, data protection, and contractual matters, ensuring that businesses operate within legal frameworks while fostering innovation and growth. The firm's in-depth understanding of sector-specific challenges enables them to deliver tailored solutions that address the unique needs of clients in media, technology, and telecommunications.
Cliente Privato
Kellerhals Carrard Binningen's Private Client practice offers comprehensive legal services in family law, inheritance law, and real estate law, catering to Swiss and international individuals, families, and entrepreneurs. The team specializes in estate planning, including corporate succession, drafting marriage and inheritance agreements, and establishing foundations. They also handle estate divisions, will executions, and provide support for clients relocating to Switzerland, including tax considerations. In family law, the firm addresses complex issues arising from the dissolution of relationships, offering practical solutions for asset protection and personal matters, with expertise in international cases and insurance law. Additionally, they provide tax advice, leveraging extensive experience in Swiss tax planning. Their services encompass both advisory roles and representation in negotiations and court proceedings.
Immobiliare
Kellerhals Carrard's Construction and Real Estate practice offers comprehensive legal support across all phases of construction and real estate projects. Their services include drafting and negotiating contracts for work and services, planner contracts, and project development agreements. They provide guidance on public construction and planning law, as well as public procurement law, assisting clients in navigating regulatory requirements and tendering procedures. The team represents clients in civil, administrative, and arbitration proceedings, aiming to resolve disputes efficiently and, when possible, through out-of-court solutions. Their extensive experience encompasses both domestic and international projects, utilizing standard contracts like SIA 118 and FIDIC.
