Beat Marfurt is an attorney at Burkhalter Rechtsanwälte AG in Bern and is a licensed notary. He has practiced since 1997, and was admitted to the bar in 1995 with notarial authority since 1998. His practice encompasses matrimonial and inheritance law, commercial and corporate matters, contract law, property law and debt collection and bankruptcy cases, and he provides civil and criminal procedural support as needed. Fluent in German, English, French and Italian, he serves clients across linguistic contexts with clear, practical guidance and responsive service.

Burkhalter Rechtsanwälte AG is a Bern based law firm founded in 1922 by Dr Armin Hodler. The firm moved to Elfenstrasse 19 in 1950 and opened a Zurich office in 2004, expanding its presence in German speaking Switzerland. Since January 2016 the firm operates under the Burkhalter Rechtsanwälte AG name and has continued to grow with additional partners, expanding its national footprint with a planned Lausanne branch in 2026. The firm offers a broad range of commercial, banking and real estate services to corporate and private clients alike.

Beat Marfurt and Burkhalter Rechtsanwälte AG emphasize client oriented service and practical problem solving. The Bern and Zurich offices enable close collaboration, and Beat Marfurt is connected to professional associations including the Bernese Bar Association, the Association of Bernese Notaries, the Swiss Bar Association and the Swiss Notaries Association, supporting robust professional standards and trusted client service. The firm communicates in multiple languages and follows a motto of finding practical solutions for clients, Wir finden eine Lösung.

About Beat Marfurt

Founded in 1922


Practice areas
Family
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Lawsuits & Disputes
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Family

Beat Marfurt provides counsel on matrimonial and inheritance matters, including drafting and negotiating matrimonial agreements, guiding divorce and separation processes, and handling estate planning and probate issues, with the added benefit of integrated notary services when required to ensure smooth execution of arrangements.

Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Corporate & Commercial

In corporate and commercial matters, Beat Marfurt advises on Handelsrecht and Gesellschaftsrecht, contract drafting and review, and corporate governance matters, assisting with business formations, restructurings, and cross-border transactions where relevant with a practical, business oriented approach.

Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

Beat Marfurt handles property law and real estate matters, including real estate transactions, property rights, leasing and enforcement actions, and supports clients through negotiation and documentation with an eye for risk mitigation and efficient outcomes.

Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Lawsuits & Disputes

Beat Marfurt represents clients in civil and criminal disputes, handling civil and criminal proceedings, debt collection and bankruptcy matters, and providing strategic guidance through litigation, arbitration and enforcement processes across Swiss courts.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Criminal Defense

Beat Marfurt provides defense in criminal and military criminal matters, representing clients in proceedings before Swiss courts and tribunals, and leveraging his experience in procedure law to secure favorable outcomes and protect clients rights.

Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

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