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burckhardt Ltd
Steinentorstrasse 23
P.O. Box 258
4010 BASEL
Switzerland

Switzerland > TMT Tier 3

burckhardt Ltd is a boutique firm that ‘delivers an outstanding service’ in the TMT field including regulatory compliance, contractual matters, and proceedings for telecoms, new technologies, blockchain, data protection, and outsourcing issues. Practice head Katia Favre advises on contractual issues in the field of SaaS, project agreements, licensing, M&A and employment law (IP and data protection). Alain Schmid  and Sarah Salzmann support the team on data-related issues.

Practice head(s):

Katia Favre

Other key lawyers:

Alain Schmid; Sarah Salzmann

Testimonials

‘The Burckhardt TMT team is truly excellent and a pleasure to work with. The team does an outstanding job at reducing complexity for the client and delivering fast solutions of high quality even under time constraints.’

‘In addition to the high level of technical expertise it is also the personal support and care that makes working with this team remarkable. As a client we can highly recommend working with this team.’

‘Katia Favre delivers an outstanding service both based on her excellent technical expertise in the field of TMT as well as her ability to deliver the kind of tailor-made and pragmatic solutions clients ar looking for and stands out with her calm and empathetic demeanor towards her clients.’

‘The team is composed of professionals specialised in the various fields of law, so that we always have access to a the most competent professional in the field is involved, while Katia Favre keeps the overview and provides overarching guidance.’

‘We appreciate the good international network of Burckhardt allowing us to find a professional abroad able to advise on our specific needs.’

‘We have worked for several years with Katia Favre and are extremely happy about the services she has provided us with. Katia keeps the overview in delicate situation and provides clear guidance and has leadership when required. She is very knowledgeable and hands-on, providing us with outstanding legal advice, always proposing excellent solutions. She communicates in a clear and concise way.’

‘burckhardt Ltd’s delivers an outstanding service in the abovementioned field.’

‘Katia Favre is our go-to person. She is very knowledgeable, approachable and just very good to work with. She works in a very customer-oriented, pragmatic and professional manner. She is highly specialized and constantly educates herself in her field. She is also a cheerful and positive sparring partner who is a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

Microsoft Corporation

Work highlights

Switzerland > Real estate and construction Tier 4

burckhardt Ltd’s real estate practice, which also includes three civil law notaries, is headed by Mark Eichner, who has notable expertise in establishing, managing, and liquidating structures for transnational trusts and estate and succession planning, and Daniel Tobler, who advises private clients on matrimonial property and inheritance law matters, and supports clients in private and foreclosure law matters relating to real estate. Jacqueline Burckhardt has extensive experience handling succession issues, and international trust and estate planning. The team often draws on the expertise of specialists in different departments within the firm.

Practice head(s):

Mark Eichner; Daniel Tobler; Jacqueline Burckhardt

Other key lawyers:

Peter von Burg; Thomas Meyer

Testimonials

‘Very experienced, familiar with all relevant areas of the trasaction (purchase / sell – tax situation – building – renting), wide know-how range. Diverse team young to mid-age, very dynamic, agile, focus oriented. Work also under time pressure, and always very professional.’

‘Mark Eichner – great technical range of know-how, as well as great social comptences. He always ensures that a deputy is properly involved, which is great in complex transactions over a longer time! ’

Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich Tier 5

Boutique firm burckhardt Ltd has a special focus on finance and is well versed in all aspects of a financing transaction, from the legal implications, tax issues, and notarial requirements. The team is co-headed by Janusz Marty, who specialises in structured finance transactions, seed, venture and growth equity financings, and Stéphane Konkoly, who has extensive expertise in asset finance and the financing of movable assets through cross-border leasing.

Practice head(s):

Janusz Marty; Stéphane Konkoly

Department Name Email Telephone
Litigation / Arbitration Yvonne Pieles
Business Crime Practice Yvonne Pieles
Regulatory Investigations Yvonne Pieles
White-Collar Crime Yvonne Pieles
Inheritance law Jacqueline Burckhardt Bertossa
Non-profit organizations Jacqueline Burckhardt Bertossa
Real estate Jacqueline Burckhardt Bertossa
Inheritance law Mark Eichner
Real estate Mark Eichner
Corporate law Mark Eichner
Non-profit organizations Mark Eichner
Start-ups Mark Eichner
Employment law Regula Hinderling
Litigation / Arbitration Regula Hinderling
Financing and leasing Stéphane Konkoly
Corporate law Stéphane Konkoly
M&A Stéphane Konkoly
Start-ups Stéphane Konkoly
Contract law Stéphane Konkoly
Inheritance law Ramon Mabillard
Real estate Ramon Mabillard
Insolvency - economic crisis Ramon Mabillard
Litigation / Arbitration Ramon Mabillard
Corporate law Rolf Wüthrich
M&A Rolf Wüthrich
Taxes Rolf Wüthrich
Start-ups Rolf Wüthrich
Photo Name Position Profile
Jacqueline Burckhardt photo Ms Jacqueline Burckhardt Jacqueline’s areas of expertise are succession issues, international trust and estate planning,…
Mark Eichner photo Dr Mark Eichner Mark’s areas of expertise are establishing, managing and liquidating structures for transnational…
Stefanie Grimm photo Ms Stefanie Grimm Stefanie’s areas of expertise are drafting corporate documents and real estate transactions.
Regula Hinderling photo Dr Regula Hinderling Regula’s areas of expertise are litigation, employment law and contract & transport…
Stéphane Konkoly photo Mr Stéphane Konkoly Head of M&A and Banking & Finance. Stéphane’s areas of expertise are…
Ramon Mabillard photo Prof Dr Ramon Mabillard Ramon’s areas of expertise are dispute resolution and litigation, corporate restructuring and…
Thomas Meyer photo Mr Thomas Meyer Thomas’ areas of expertise are estate planning and inheritance law, employment law,…
Yvonne Pieles photo Ms Yvonne Pieles Yvonne’s area of expertise is litigation and dispute resolution. Her practice focuses…
Sarah Salzmann photo Ms Sarah Salzmann Sarah’s areas of expertise and main areas of practice are property and…
Alain Schmid photo Dr Alain Schmid Alain’s areas of expertise are corporate law and contract law with a…
Kaspar Schudel photo Mr Kaspar Schudel Kaspar’s areas of expertise are employment law, corporate and commercial law as…
Flora Stanischewski photo Dr Flora Stanischewski Flora’s areas of expertise are employment law, litigation and dispute resolution in…
Bastian Thurneysen photo Bastian Thurneysen Bastian Thurneysen areas of expertise are national and international tax law. He…
Rolf Wüthrich photo Mr Rolf Wüthrich Head of Tax. Rolf’s areas of expertise are national and international tax…
Number of lawyers : 23
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