Michel Jaccard
Michel Jaccard is a partner at id est avocats, a Swiss-based B Corp law firm committed to responsible and sustainable business practices. He has advised on corporate finance and M&A transactions for more than 25 years in Switzerland and internationally, acting for entrepreneurs and owners, venture capital and private equity firms, industrial buyers, and financial sponsors. He also advises investment funds, large corporates, SMEs, and startups on governance, sustainability and ESG matters.
In addition to his corporate practice, Michel advises on innovation and technology projects (including AI, data protection, and cybersecurity) and supports clients in complex business disputes where technology and intellectual property licensing are central, including open source and open access strategies.
Michel Jaccard’s client base reflects the strength and diversity of the regional innovation ecosystem, with a strong focus on impact and the purpose-driven economy. He counts as clients a broad range of technology-driven companies, including early stage startups and unicorns as well as technology providers in software, platforms, AI, and IT services committed to transformative innovation.
He regularly advises biotech and medtech startups, healthcare providers, and life sciences foundations working on breakthrough therapies and public health solutions. He also acts for top-tier consulting, legal, audit, and HR firms that support the innovation economy.
His portfolio includes numerous corporates, venture capital firms, accelerators, and investment advisors with a growing emphasis on sustainability and responsible investing.
He also works with leading academic and research institutions, cleantech and renewable energy pioneers, and internationally active NGOs and philanthropic foundations — all contributing to a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economic future.
