PRACTICES
Corporate Law / M&A:
Mergers and Acquisitions;
Legal corporate advisory;
Due diligence and legal advising;
Transaction accompaniment.
Banking and Finance:
Addressing financial regulatory-related questions (FCA, CySEC, SEC, BaFin, FINMA, SRO, etc.);
Assistance with obtaining licenses and permissions (memberships, etc.);
Legal opinions and analysis of regulatory issues;
External compliance and AML services (onboarding, filing, audits);
Drafting all regulatory-related paperwork (policies, terms and conditions, etc.).
Tax Law:
Advice on all tax-related issues, planning, and tax calculations;
Accounting services, payroll, and assistance with setting up staff onboarding from scratch;
VAT registration in Switzerland;
Managing all tax-related matters.
Intellectual Property:
Trademarks in Europe, Switzerland, and beyond — registration, alteration, and transfer procedures;
Legal advice on all IP-related issues with the Swiss patent authority;
"Swissness" — consultations on the "Made in Switzerland" labeling for various goods and services;
Appointment of a local representative (required in some countries).
Restructuring and Insolvency:
Dispute Resolution/Litigation:
Enforcement of court orders;
Resolving disputes — through out-of-court settlements or court hearings;
Board Advisory (Fiduciary Duties);
Piercing the corporate veil;
Representation for Creditors & Investors;
In-depth investigations and information gathering;
Debtor-in-Possession Financing;
Preparation of extracts and statements for processes abroad;
Comprehensive debt collection services;
Trust Management and Representation of Interests - A separate service provided directly by the managing partner of Altenburg Law, Marcus Altenburg.