Banking & Finance
MLL Legal's Banking & Finance team offers comprehensive legal services to financial institutions and corporations, covering areas such as asset lending, corporate lending, real estate financing, and acquisition financing. The firm has recognized expertise in structuring collective investment schemes, providing regulatory advice, and handling transactions, including Islamic finance. Clients include international banking organizations, lenders, borrowers, issuers, investors, and fintech enterprises. The team is known for its flexibility, commercial approach, and ability to provide pragmatic solutions in complex situations.
Business
MLL Legal AG provides comprehensive legal services in business law, encompassing areas such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial transactions. The firm offers tailored advice to clients across various industries, including financial services, life sciences, telecommunications, real estate, and retail. With a team of over 150 lawyers, MLL Legal AG combines in-depth industry knowledge with a strong international presence to support clients in achieving their business objectives.
Corporate & Commercial
MLL Legal AG's Corporate & Commercial practice offers comprehensive legal services in domestic and cross-border transactions, including share and asset purchases, mergers, public tender offers, private equity transactions, investment agreements, shareholders' agreements, and corporate governance advisory matters. The firm provides tailored solutions to clients across various industries, ensuring compliance with Swiss and international regulations.
Employment & Labor
MLL Legal AG's Employment & Labour Law practice offers comprehensive support across all stages of the employment relationship, from hiring to termination, including representation before Swiss courts and authorities. The team specializes in employment matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings, as well as litigation involving bonus disputes. They provide guidance on employment contracts, including tailored solutions for managerial staff, and advise on bonus plans, employee participation programs, and personnel regulations covering expenses, working hours, and home office policies. Additionally, they assist with non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, personnel leasing, employee postings, and issues concerning discrimination, equality, sexual harassment, bullying, whistleblowing, and industrial safety. The practice also offers mediation services for internal employee disputes.
Energy, Environment & ESG
MLL Legal AG's Energy, Environment & ESG practice provides comprehensive legal services to clients navigating the complexities of sustainable finance, environmental compliance, and corporate governance. The firm advises institutional investors, banks, private equity, and venture capital funds on sustainable finance transactions, including structuring and regulatory compliance. MLL Legal also supports clients in developing and implementing ESG policies, ensuring adherence to evolving environmental regulations, and enhancing corporate governance frameworks. The firm's commitment to sustainability is recognized by its inclusion in the Legal 500 EMEA Green Guide 2024.
Intellectual Property
MLL Legal's Intellectual Property team offers comprehensive services in IP law, including the enforcement and prosecution of trademarks, copyrights, designs, and patents. The team provides strategic advice on contracts and antitrust matters, and manages large IP portfolios. They have extensive experience in patent litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical, technology, and food sectors, and are adept at handling international copyright protection and anti-counterfeiting measures. The firm also assists clients with preliminary injunction cases and offers prosecution services for trademarks, designs, and domain names. MLL Legal's IP specialists are recognized leaders in the field, with expertise in Swiss, EU, and German law.
Lawsuits & Disputes
MLL Legal AG's Lawsuits & Disputes practice area offers comprehensive legal services in litigation and dispute resolution, encompassing business tort liability, civil rights and appeals, competitive bidding and bid protest disputes, construction law, environmental and land use litigation, false claims act litigation, first amendment law, general liability and tort matters, labor and employment litigation, personal injury law, product liability law, professional liability, public works litigation, real estate disputes/real property litigation, redevelopment litigation, and toxic site remediation. The firm's attorneys are experienced in representing clients in prosecuting, defending, mediating, and arbitrating lawsuits, petitions, and claims across these areas. They are committed to delivering strategic and effective legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
MLL Legal AG's Media, Technology, and Telecoms practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the dynamic needs of clients in these sectors. The firm provides expert guidance on traditional ICT matters, including software law, cloud computing, and outsourcing. Their expertise extends to emerging technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, focusing on development, protection, and commercialization. The team also specializes in IT development agreements, licensing-including open source-and IT outsourcing, ensuring clients receive informed and strategic counsel to navigate the complexities of the media, technology, and telecommunications industries.
Real Estate
MLL Legal AG's Real Estate practice offers comprehensive legal services across all facets of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and development projects. The team provides expert guidance on structuring real estate holdings, navigating regulatory requirements such as Lex Koller, and managing complex transactions like sale and leaseback agreements. Their experience spans various property types, from residential and commercial to specialized assets like logistics and hotel properties. Notably, MLL Legal has advised on significant transactions, such as the acquisition of newly built residential buildings in the Lake Neuchâtel area and the sale of residential buildings through real estate crowdfunding. The firm's real estate experts, including partners Philippe Prost and Jacques Johner, are recognized for their proficiency in handling intricate real estate matters, ensuring clients receive tailored and effective legal solutions.
Private Client
MLL Legal AG's Private Client practice offers comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. The team specializes in estate planning, wealth structuring, tax optimization, and succession planning, ensuring the preservation and growth of clients' assets across generations. They also provide guidance on philanthropic endeavors, including the establishment and management of charitable foundations. With a deep understanding of both domestic and international legal frameworks, MLL Legal AG assists clients in navigating complex cross-border issues, offering solutions that align with their personal and financial objectives. The firm's commitment to excellence is reflected in its recognition by industry rankings, highlighting its position as a leading advisor in the private client sector.
