Corporate law
Corporate law governs the main decisions of a company, from its incorporation to its transfer. It concerns, in particular, the shareholding structure, the organization of governance, financing operations, restructuring, and transactions.
In our view, it represents one of the pillars of a project, enabling it to be carried out effectively.
Therefore, a precise and appropriate legal structure is essential to the stability of the company, the protection of the interests of partners and managers, and the control of legal and economic risks.
For many years, Sentinel Legal’s attorneys have been assisting clients in Geneva, Switzerland, and France (EU) with structuring, developing, and securing their corporate activities, particularly in the areas of company formation and governance, commercial contracts, capital transactions, financing, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate litigation.
Our scope of practice notably includes:
Corporate structure and organization
- Company formation in Switzerland, Europe, and abroad
- structuring of local or international groups, organisation of shareholding and governance.
Governance and relations between partners
- Drafting of articles of association and shareholder agreements,
- organization of corporate bodies,
- management of conflicts between partners.
Commercial contracts and contract structuring
- negotiation of commercial contracts,
- partnership agreements,
- intra-group contracts
- strategic business and investment contracts
Capital transactions and restructuring
- Capital increases and reductions,
- mergers, demergers, contributions, transformations, and reorganizations of groups.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Acquisitions and disposals of companies,
- legal due diligence for buyers or sellers,
- Structuring and negotiating M&A transactions.
Financing and investments
- Structuring of financing transactions,
- fundraising, investments, private equity, and structured financing (including via blockchain)
Transactions and growth operations
- Joint-ventures,
- strategic partnerships and development operations.
Legal secretariat and board membership
- Monitoring of legal obligations, management of corporate bodies, and corporate compliance (property, general meetings, accounts, etc.)
- Assumption of executive member duties after analysis of potential mandate
Key Strengths
1. Companies – Best practices
In-depth knowledge of best practices in governance and financial operations
2.Approche pragmatique orientée business
Legal advice designed as a genuine decision-making tool, incorporating operational and financial constraints
3. Anticipation et adaptation
Ability to identify and deal with sensitive situations in advance, drawing on experience gained
Need advice about your business?
Each situation is unique. An initial discussion allows us to assess the stakes, risks, deadlines and available options, in complete confidentiality.