valfor

Sion, Switzerland

Valfor is a prominent full-service business law firm in Switzerland, formed on July 1, 2024, through the merger of BianchiSchwald, GHR Rechtsanwälte, and PYTHON. This consolidation has created a competitive national firm with over 70 lawyers across six Swiss offices and an international presence in Brussels. Valfor offers comprehensive legal services, combining extensive knowledge, professional experience, and a deep understanding of local laws and customs to meet diverse client needs.

The firm's expertise spans various practice areas, including arbitration, banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and M&A, intellectual property, and data privacy. Valfor's arbitration team has handled over 170 international proceedings, demonstrating proficiency in complex cross-border disputes. In banking and finance, the firm provides specialized services to banks, securities dealers, and investment firms, offering regulatory and transactional support. The intellectual property practice is recognized for its client-focused approach, assisting clients across industries such as mechanical, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications.

Valfor's client service approach emphasizes long-term partnerships, personal commitment, and a business-oriented perspective. The firm is known for its responsiveness, methodical approach, and ability to coordinate effectively with advisors in other jurisdictions. Clients appreciate Valfor's ability to develop creative and efficient solutions tailored to their specific needs, ensuring added value beyond legal advice.

About valfor

Founded in 2024

Practice areas

Business

Employment & Labor

Insurance

Intellectual Property

Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Business

Valfor Attorneys-at-law offers comprehensive legal services in the business sector, encompassing corporate and M&A, commercial and contract law, competition, and capital markets. The firm advises clients on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestments, takeovers, spin-offs, mergers, restructurings, and post-closing implementations. Their expertise extends to setting up and structuring business operations in Switzerland, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts such as sales, manufacturing, distribution, agency, and license agreements. Valfor also provides guidance on competition law issues, assisting clients in navigating anti-trust and competition regulations related to acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution networks, and licensing of intellectual property rights. Additionally, the firm offers in-depth knowledge of debt and equity capital markets, advising financial institutions, investors, and issuers on various capital market transactions and ensuring compliance with securities laws in a highly regulated environment.

Accounting & Auditing

Administrative

Admiralty & Maritime

Agriculture

Antitrust

Aviation

Banking & Finance

Business Registration

Communications & Media Law

Contract

Due Diligence

Employer

Environment

Franchising

Gaming

Government Contract

Health Care

Investment

International

Legal Document

Licensing

Merger & Acquisition

New Business Formation

Office Solutions

Oil, Gas & Energy

Securities

Tax

Transportation

Venture Capital

Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations

International Trade Law

Government Relations & Lobbying

Financial Services Regulation

Tax Increment Financing

Employment & Labor

Valfor Attorneys-at-law provides comprehensive employment and labor law services to a diverse clientele, including companies, educational institutions, governments, healthcare providers, non-profit organizations, and senior executives. Their expertise encompasses drafting employment contracts and internal regulations, advising on social security matters, managing business transfers, and representing clients in litigation. Led by practice head Stéphanie Fuld, the team offers specialized knowledge in complex participation plans, secondments, hiring of services, transfers, and mass dismissals. Elodie Le Guen brings experience in litigating cases involving unfair or immediate dismissals, gender discrimination, post-contractual competition, and related criminal aspects. Valfor's employment team is recognized for its ability to navigate intricate employment issues, ensuring tailored solutions that align with clients' strategic objectives.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Insurance

Valfor provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory services to the insurance and reinsurance industry, assisting domestic and international clients—including insurers, reinsurers, intermediaries, and capital providers—with the establishment, licensing, and management of their operations. The firm's interdisciplinary approach integrates expertise from various practice groups, such as Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, and Data and Technology, to deliver tailored solutions for both startups and multinational corporations in the insurance sector.

Bad Faith Insurance

Health insurance

Insurance Defense

Insurance Fraud

Life Insurance

Marine Insurance

Property Insurance

Reinsurance

Intellectual Property

Valfor's Intellectual Property team offers comprehensive legal services across all areas of IP law, including patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights, as well as related fields such as know-how protection, trade secrets, and unfair competition. The team represents clients in IP litigation before Swiss courts and international arbitration panels, and provides strategic advice on commercial transactions like licensing, franchising, and joint ventures. They also manage large trademark, design, and domain name portfolios, assisting clients from diverse industries—including machinery, pharmaceuticals, information technology, and media—in protecting and leveraging their intellectual property assets.

Patent

Trademark

Art & Cultural Property Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

Valfor's litigation team provides comprehensive representation in civil, commercial, and administrative disputes across all Swiss courts. Their expertise encompasses banking cases, bankruptcy and debt collection litigation, commercial contract enforcement, civil matters such as divorces and estate liquidations, employment disputes, intellectual property protection and enforcement, provisional remedies, evidence collection, and the enforcement of Swiss and foreign judgments. The team is adept at managing complex, multinational disputes, offering careful trial planning, efficient action selection, and a focus on achieving results while avoiding protracted conflicts. They are well-equipped to allocate significant resources swiftly when necessary, such as for pre-trial attachments or interim measures. With experience in cross-border cases, Valfor's attorneys navigate the complexities of private international law, considering broader commercial aspects beyond individual trials. The litigation team collaborates regularly with other internal teams and foreign law firms to provide comprehensive support.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

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