Commercial and corporate law

Solar Power

Assistance with financing and corporate law issues for an innovative solar energy company

Digital Identity

Advising a Swiss technology start-up on global expansion, financing and corporate law issues

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Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing (including construction finance) of a newly manufactured Gulfstream G800) aircraft

Expatriation and tax optimisation

Advised several crypto entrepreneurs on their expatriation to Switzerland, including company formation and tax optimisation on digital assets.

Lawsuit against Google and YouTube

Coordinated a class action in the United States involving Steve Wozniak (Apple co-founder) against Google and YouTube over the dissemination of fraudulent Bitcoin scam videos (2020).

Swiss structure for a DeFi crypto company

Established a Swiss structure for a company specialised in decentralised finance, including a partnership with a Swiss wealth management firm.

Regulatory authorisations for crypto ATM company

Obtained regulatory authorisations from the Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) for a company specialised in cryptocurrency ATMs.

Voluntary disclosures for crypto asset holders

Assisted in numerous voluntary disclosure proceedings for clients holding crypto assets (ETH, NFTs), resulting in the majority of cases in no taxation on gains.

Product liability multinational coverage dispute

Coverage dispute under an ICPL policy (insured: insurer)

Startup Exit

Advised a foodtech startup in their shareholder restructuring with a multi-phase exit for founders

Corporate Structure Paper

Advised gig economy e-commerce player in reviewing Swiss corporate and labour law market entry conditions

General Terms

Advice to a Swiss e-commerce player on general terms of sale, terms of use and privacy policy

Standard license terms

Advised a jewelry designer in the drafting of standard licensing terms

Legal structure creation

Set-up legal entity for a North-South trade empowerment NGO

Corporate Restructuring

Advised a business aviation services provider in their shareholder restructuring

Financing with Interim Injunction

Represented a medical device manufacturer in fighting a request for interim injunction to prevent a financing round

Organisational Rules

Advised a blockchain service provider in reviewing their governance structure and organizational rules

Incentive Plan

Advised a security technology provider in setting up and deploying an incentive plan for senior and mid-level managers

Aircraft Purchase

Advised a HNWI on the acquisition of a new Gulfstream G600 aircraft

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing (including syndication) of a Gulfstream G700 aircraft

Aircraft Leasing

Acted as Swiss counsel to an international leasing company for the leasing (sale and lease-back) of six Airbus A320neo/A320neo aircraft

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing of a Gulfstream G550 aircraft.

Aircraft Leasing

Acted as Swiss counsel to an international leasing company for the leasing of an Airbus A320

Aircraft Sale

Advised a HNWI on the sale of a Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft

Construction insurance

Representation of an insurance company in a dispute regarding the amount of compensation to be paid under the insurance contract

Retrocession/coverage dispute

Representation of a reinsurance company in a coverage dispute under a retrocession agreement

Dispute with insurance intermediary

Representation of an insurance company in a dispute with an insurance intermediary (termination of cooperation agreement, handover of customer data)

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing of a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft

Aircraft Leasing

Acted as Swiss counsel to an international leasing company for the leasing of two Embraer E190 aircraft

Aircraft Purchase

Advised a Business Jet Operator on the acquisition of two Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft

Aircraft Purchase

Advised a HNWI on the acquisition of a Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing of a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft

Professional liability of a medical doctor

Representing the medical doctor in the defense against recourse claims of a social health insurer

Surety insurance

Supporting the branch office of a foreign surety insurer in the handling of claims with Swiss clients (payment of security, recourse)

Helicopter Purchase

Advised a company on the acquisition and operation of a Bell 429 helicopter

Reverse Merger

Preparation and notarisation of the takeover of the parent company by its subsidiary in the context of an international restructuring.

Merger of three companies

Preparation and notarisation of a merger of three companies, including transfer of a real estate portfolio.

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing of a Pilatus PC24 aircraft

Shareholders’ agreement

Advising three Bernese start-up companies on the drafting of their respective shareholders' agreements.

Capital increase and conversion

Notarisation of a capital increase and subsequent conversion of a GmbH (limited liability company) active in medical research into an AG (public limited company).

Convertible Loan & Investment Agreement

Assisting a tech-start-up in drafting a convertible loan agreement and notarising the subsequent capital increase.

Aircraft Sale

Advised a corporation on the sale of a Pilatus PC12 aircraft.

Aircraft Finance

Acted as Swiss legal counsel to a global bank in context with the financing of the purchase of a new Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft.

Cyber insurance

Advising the insurer against its insureds arising from cyber attacks against a watch manufacturer and a bank.

Credit insurance

Advising credit insurers in a complex leasing structure in connection with aircraft non-payment insurance policies.

Philip Chrystal

Business interruption damages arising from COVID-19

Defending the Swiss branch of a foreign insurer in a state court proceeding against a coverage claim brought by a company active in the food-sector.

Aircraft Sale and Purchase

Comprehensively advised a multinational corporation on the acquisition of a pre-owned Bombardier G5000 aircraft by way of trade-in of a Bombardier CL605 aircraft.

Business interruption damages arising from COVID-19

Defending a Swiss property insurer in a state court proceeding against a coverage claim brought by a hotel owner.

Master international liability insurance policy

Advising insurers against its insured, a designer and manufacturer of pumps, in connection with various liability disputes in the US.

D&O Insurance coverage matter

Acting for the D&O insurer against its policyholder in a coverage dispute arising from the alleged wrongful investing of the company’s assets.

Business interruption damages arising from COVID-19

Defending a Swiss property insurer in a state court proceeding against a coverage claim brought by a nursery home.

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing of a Boeing BBJ aircraft and an Airbus ACJ aircraft for a UHNWI.

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the restructuring of a financing of Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft.

Aircraft Leasing

Advised an airline on the lease of an Airbus A320 aircraft.

Aircraft Sale

Advised a corporation on the sale of an Embraer Phenom 100 aircraft.

Aircraft Purchase

Advised a corporation on the sale of a Pilatus PC24 aircraft.

Aircraft Purchase

Comprehensively advised a HNWI on purchase, financing and operation of a Gulfstream G500 aircraft.

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing of Dassault Falcon 8X aircraft.

Aviation Contracts

Advised an aviation manufacturer on the drafting of various contract templates for supplier and customer relationships in the defence industry.

Conditions of Carriage

Drafted conditions of carriage and other GTC for a business aviation client.

Art Finance

Acted as Swiss legal counsel to a global bank in context with the refinancing of various artwork portfolios.

Aircraft Insurance Claim

Advice to an aviation insurer on denial of coverage due to illegal aircraft operation.

Aircraft Operations

Comprehensively advised a Swiss AOC operator in the preparation, negotiation and implementation of numerous aircraft operating agreements and therewith related legal documentation (for aircraft ranging from Pilatus PC12 to Gulfstream G650).

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to an US Global bank of the workout and restructuring of the financing of a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft.

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major Swiss global bank for the financing of a pre-owned Dassault Falcon 900DX aircraft.

Aircraft Finance

Acted as lead counsel to a major global bank for the financing (including pre-delivery stage payments to the manufacturer) of the acquisition of a new Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft.

Piracy

Advising hull & machinery war risks insurers in relation to a piracy event occurring on a Swiss vessel off the coast of Nigeria in 2018.

Restructuring of a Reinsurer

We advised a large French reinsurer on the restructuring of its European operations and subsequent regulatory filings.

Corporate Housekeeping

Through his involvement in the corporate housekeeping of all Swiss entities of a fortune 100 company, Dominik Skrobala disposes of considerable corporate law experience (incl. mergers, demergers and changes of legal form).

Corporate Health Insurance

We advised a foreign global health insurer regarding the licensing and setting up of a Swiss branch and the introduction of complex international private medical insurance corporate solutions to the Swiss market.

Restructuring and Portfolio Transfer

We advised a large US-based insurance corporation on the restructuring of its worldwide corporate structure, incl. the licensing of a new Swiss branch, subsequent portfolio transfers and the release of licensed companies from supervision.

Investment in a start-up technology company

We advised one of the biggest e-commerce companies on their investment in a start-up technology company, including due diligence and capital increase.

Capital reduction for a direct insurance carrier in run-off

We obtained authorisation from the Financial Market Authority (FINMA) to reduce the share capital of a primary insurer below the capital requirements stipulated by the Supervisory Ordinance.

Purchase of a Falcon Dassault 900LX

We advised a client on the purchase of Falcon Dassault 900LX Jet, including reviewing and negotiating the aircraft purchase agreement.

Purchase of a Bombardier Global 6000

We advised a company on the purchase of a Bombardier Global 6000 Jet, including reviewing and negotiating the aircraft purchase agreement.

BBJ Sale

We advised a family office on the sale of a Boeing Business Jet.