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You have an individually assigned expert for your questions all the time – it’s like having your own in-house team member. You get top legal advice from a LAWYER+ who understands your business and is connected to your team. Plus, you work with fixed subscriptions which are clearly budgeted in advance.
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Say goodbye to the unpredictable costs of traditional legal services. With LAWYERS+, you get a subscription personalized to your needs. That means full control over your legal budget in advance.
Your legal services, schedule and subscription are individually adapted to your needs. You tell us what you need – and we craft a personalized solution just for you.
A dedicated expert, targeted legal expertise, personalized subscriptions and fixed costs – that’s your extended legal team.
You have an individually assigned expert for your questions all the time – it’s like having your own in-house team member. You get top legal advice from a LAWYER+ who understands your business and is connected to your team. Plus, you work with fixed subscriptions which are clearly budgeted in advance.
Yes – whenever you need ongoing support on day-to-day legal matters or targeted advice on specific projects. Our LAWYERS+ are a perfect way to strengthen your in-house legal team in case of increased workload or absences.
Extended legal team members provide top legal expertise in any of our service fields – from corporate law and contracts to FinTech and blockchain. Check out the services here.
Say goodbye to the unpredictable costs of traditional legal services. With LAWYERS+, you get a subscription personalized to your needs. That means full control over your legal budget in advance.
Your legal services, schedule and subscription are individually adapted to your needs. You tell us what you need – and we craft a personalized solution just for you.
Corporate law issues start before incorporation and continue through the entire lifespan of a company. We provide solution-oriented legal advice so that you can concentrate on building your business.
We assist you with incorporating a company in Switzerland – we prepare the corporate documents and guide you through the notarization and registration procedure. We also assist with corporate services for your company such as domicile and accounting. We can also assist with formation of sole proprietorships, partnerships and associations.
For example: You want to incorporate a company to provide web design services, but aren’t sure how to do it. We support you throughout the incorporation process so that your interests are protected.
We assist clients with transactional work, from simple mergers to complex international restructurings.
For example: The CEO of the Swiss subsidiary of a multinational group of companies approaches Vectra Advisors for assistance with a group restructuring affecting the Swiss entity. We design the Swiss-side step plan and support the client with execution of all the necessary steps.
If you’re planning to raise funds through an investment round, we can help you navigate the legal complexities involved. We support you in structuring the round, negotiating terms with investors and preparing the necessary agreements. We also support with signing and closing.
For example: A biotech company approaches Vectra Advisors for assistance with structuring and negotiating terms with investors in their first financing round. We provide legal advice and support throughout the process, helping the company to successfully raise the capital they need to advance their research.
We review, draft and negotiate share purchase agreements to ensure that our clients’ rights are protected.
For example: An established tech company asks Vectra Advisors to draft a share purchase agreement for acquisition of a promising tech start-up. We also advise on correct transfer of share ownership and ensure the transaction closing runs smoothly and is complete.
We assist with review, drafting and negotiation of convertible loan agreements and advise on procedure and requirements under Swiss law.
For example: A startup wants to raise capital from an investor through a convertible loan. They approach our firm for assistance with drafting the agreement and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. One year later, we advise the startup on questions in relation to the conversion event.
We review, draft and negotiate shareholders’ agreements to ensure that they are comprehensive and clear, and that all parties are aligned and understand their rights and responsibilities. A solid shareholders’ agreement promotes a successful business partnership.
For example: The founders of a startup turn to us to draft a founders’ shareholder agreement. In the course of their first financing round, we assist them with redesigning a shareholder agreement for them and their investors that outlines investors’ rights and benefits, voting procedures and limitations on the transfer of shares.
We provide guidance on the legal and documentary requirements to convert your GmbH to an AG – from the first step to the last.
For example: The founders of a GmbH want to convert the company to an AG to facilitate raising capital from investors. They approach Vectra Advisors for assistance with the conversion process in order to successfully register their new AG.
Our pre-incorporation services are designed for entrepreneurs who are planning to start a new company. We provide legal advice on the important first steps: Choice of entity, incorporation steps, agreements, licensing and legal compliance to ensure a smooth and successful launch.
For example: A group of entrepreneurs want to launch a software start-up and approach Vectra Advisors for advice on how to structure their business and comply with legal requirements. We provide guidance on the appropriate structure, compliance with tax and other regulations, and what agreements to conclude between the founders and with employees.
Our startup packages are designed for new businesses that need a comprehensive suite of legal services. We assist with incorporation, basic contracts, employment and other legal matters to help you get your business off the ground in its first crucial stage.
For example: The founders of a tech start-up aiming to launch a new app approach Vectra Advisors for help with legal matters such as incorporation, intellectual property protection and drafting a privacy policy. We provide a startup package that includes all of these services, ensuring that the business is well-structured and compliant from day one.
Contracts are the backbone of your business. We help you draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts that protect your company’s interests and minimize the risk of future legal disputes.
Our contract review and drafting services are designed to provide our clients with peace of mind, knowing that their legal documents have been vetted by experienced lawyers. We draft and review all types of contracts in the corporate sphere.
For example: Your company needs ongoing support with drafting and reviewing a software development agreement with a third-party vendor, a consultancy agreement with a sustainability consultant and employment agreements with your own employees. Our team ensures that your company’s interests, intellectual property and confidentiality are protected, the terms are fair and reasonable, and the agreements comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We assist clients in drafting, reviewing, and updating their terms and conditions for their products or services, whether online or offline. We understand the importance of having clear and comprehensive terms and conditions that protect your business and minimize your legal risks.
For example: You’re an e-commerce company that needs to update your terms and conditions and ensure that your customers validly accept them. Vectra Advisors can review your current terms and conditions and update them to ensure that they comply with applicable laws and regulations and protect your business, while remaining fair to your customers.
Software-related agreements and licensing questions are at the core of innovative business models. Our team can support you with effective legal solutions to ensure your contracts are straightforward but protect your interests.
We understand the functioning and complexities of SaaS / SaaP and work with our clients to review, draft and negotiate SaaS / SaaP agreements in order to ensure that their interests are protected.
For example: You’re a SaaS provider that needs to negotiate an agreement with a major new client. We provide a state-of-the-art draft agreement to ensure that your terms are respected, your intellectual property is protected and the agreement can be terminated upon various conditions.
We have experience reviewing and drafting agreements that meet the needs of both licensors and licensees.
For example: You’re a software company that wants to license your technology to another company. We assist you in drafting a licensing agreement that outlines the scope of the license, modalities of the licensing fee, the rights and obligations of each party and limitations on the use of the technology.
Our software development agreement service is tailored to meet the needs of software companies and their clients. We assist clients in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing software development agreements to ensure that their interests are protected.
For example: Your company needs to hire a software developer to create custom software. We assist you in drafting a software development agreement that outlines the scope of the project and milestones, payment terms and intellectual property rights.
Financial regulations are legal requirements and restrictions that apply to businesses engaged in financial activities, such as securities offerings, investment and payment processing. We provide legal advice on regulatory matters, including compliance with industry-specific regulations and government agency requirements, including those of the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). We are here to help you navigate the complex regulatory landscape.
We provide comprehensive support for companies operating on the Swiss financial market and advise on all types of FINMA regulations, licenses and approvals.
For example: You’re a FinTech payment service startup that needs to ensure compliance with FINMA regulations from day one. We can assist you with a comprehensive assessment of areas of activity and regulatory requirements, legal risks, as well as with obtaining any necessary approvals or licenses.
We assist companies with risk assessment and with identifying and fulfilling their anti-money laundering compliance obligations under Swiss law.
For example: You’re a financial services provider that needs to ensure compliance with AML regulations. We assist you in conducting a policy and risk assessment and implementing Swiss law-compliant AML policies.
Vectra Advisors has extensive experience with financial regulations for blockchain ventures and provides comprehensive support for all types of blockchain-related activities, including smart contracts, token offerings and ICOs.
For example: You’re a company that operates in the blockchain space and needs assistance with your financial regulatory obligations. We can support you on an ongoing basis with identifying and fulfilling regulatory requirements as your business grows and branches out.
Innovative ventures are reframing the future. They power progress and tackle the biggest challenges. For FinTech, blockchain and crypto ventures and entrepreneurs, we are here to provide innovative and client-oriented legal solutions to help you navigate legal complexities and stay ahead.
We draft, review, and advise on general terms and conditions for blockchain-based businesses. Our team will ensure that your terms and conditions comply with legal requirements, are clear and concise and protect your business interests.
For example: If you are launching a venture such as a blockchain-based gaming platform, we can draft general terms and conditions that outline the parties’ rights and obligations, user responsibilities and limitations of liability.
We assist you in obtaining non-action letters from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) as confirmation that the regulatory authority does not object to a specific project or transaction. We can help you to navigate the regulatory framework, prepare the necessary documentation and make the application to FINMA.
For example: If you are launching a blockchain-based payment system, we can help you obtain a FINMA non-action letter to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
We provide legal advice on tokenization of assets and issuance of stablecoins – from A to Z.
For example: You envisage launching a project to tokenize a modern art collection. Your team at Vectra Advisors helps you structure and launch a compliant tokenization project.
Our team can help you create a compliant framework for the issuance and transfer of tokenized shares.
For example: If your venture is looking at issuing tokenized shares for your blockchain-based startup, we can advise on the necessary legal documents and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
We provide legal advice on the regulatory status of tokens, determining whether your token is a security or a utility token and advising on the appropriate regulatory framework.
For example: If you need to determine the regulatory status of your utility token, we can do the legal analysis and structure your project in compliance with applicable laws. We also support you on obtaining a FINMA non-action letter, if applicable.
We assist our clients in setting up foundations and associations for their blockchain-based projects. Our team can provide legal advice on the structure and governance of these entities.
For example: If you are looking to set up a foundation to support your blockchain-based social impact project, we can provide legal advice on the governance structure, draft the necessary documents and support you in setting up the foundation in a compliant way.
We provide legal advice on the setup and governance of decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Our team can help you to structure and launch a compliant DeFi or DAO project.
For example: If your venture is looking at setting up a DeFi platform, we can advise on the necessary legal documents and ensure compliance with securities laws.
We provide legal advice on membership in Swiss self-regulatory organizations (SROs) for those businesses that need it.
For example: You need to apply for membership to a Swiss SRO for your blockchain-based investment platform. Our team can help you prepare the necessary documents, organize and submit the application, and take care of communication with and follow-up questions by the SRO.
We provide legal advice on the regulatory framework for public token sales, including initial coin offerings (ICOs) and security token offerings (STOs). We also advise on private token sales, including the use of Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (SAFTs).
For example: Your venture is looking at conducting a security token offering (STO). We can advise on the regulatory requirements and support on all legal matters in relation to the offering.
We provide legal advice on the regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), including cryptocurrency exchanges, brokers, and payment systems.
For example: Your start-up is looking at obtaining a license as a crypto broker in Switzerland. We can provide legal advice on the necessary documentation, prepare the application, and advise you on compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We provide legal advice on the regulatory requirements for know-your-customer (KYC) and know-your-business (KYB) compliance.
For example: If your venture is looking at launching a cryptocurrency investment platform, we can provide legal advice on the necessary KYC/KYB requirements under Swiss law and help you implement a compliant process for your business.
We provide legal advice on the use of NFTs in the digital art and gaming industries. Our team can help you navigate the legal issues surrounding the ownership and transfer of NFTs and draft general terms and conditions.
For example: If your venture is looking at using NFTs in your blockchain-based digital art marketplace, we can provide legal advice on the necessary documents and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
We provide legal advice on HR and labor law matters, including employment contracts, workplace policies and termination procedures. We ensure your agreements and policies not only comply with applicable laws and regulations, but are also optimized for your business.
We assist clients in drafting and reviewing employment agreements, ensuring they comply with applicable laws and collective labor agreements while protecting their business interests.
For example: Your company needs a top-notch employment agreement for a new C-level hire. We will assist you in drafting an employment agreement that includes appropriate compensation as well as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. At the same time, we also assist you with setting up an ESOP for your business and with the manager’s participation in the program.
We support employers with drafting, reviewing, and updating their employment policies and employee regulations, including PTO and leave policies. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their policies comply with applicable laws and regulations and reflect their company culture and values.
For example: You’re head of HR and want to update your company’s employee handbook, which is now 10 years old, to ensure it complies with labor laws and reflects state-of-the-art practice. We work closely with you to identify outdated regulations and update and modernize your employee policies so they are fair and balanced, but also protect your company’s interests.
Our ESOP/PSOP services are designed for companies looking to implement employee stock option plans or phantom stock option plans. We assist with drafting plan documents, ensuring these are suitable for your business and employees and your company’s interests are protected.
For example: You’re a startup founder who wants to implement an employee stock option plan to attract and retain top talent. They approach our firm for assistance with drafting the plan documents and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. We provide legal advice and support throughout the process, helping the startup to successfully implement their ESOP and achieve their HR goals.
We provide legal advice on immigration matters, including work permits, posted worker registrations and other issues. Our team can help you navigate the complex immigration process and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
We assist business owners who want to relocate or expand their business into Switzerland. We provide comprehensive legal support for all types of business immigration, including relocation of companies and hiring and relocation of employees as well as obtaining work and residence permits.
For example: You’re the owner of a successful small business in a foreign country and want to expand your business into Switzerland and take some of your employees with you to take advantage of the stable and promising market. We assist you in obtaining the necessary work permits to ensure that your employees can support your business’ setup in Switzerland. Of course, we also assist with setup of the corporate structure, contracts and accounting and payroll services for your new entity.
Swiss companies who want to hire foreign employees often face legal and administrative hurdles. We provide comprehensive legal support to help companies obtain work permits, in particular for non-EU citizens. We also assist with intragroup transfers.
For example: You’re a Swiss company that wants to hire several non-EU citizen specialists to fill critical positions after searching on the Swiss and EU market without success. Our team will assist you in obtaining the necessary work permit to ensure that you can successfully grow your team.
We advise companies that operate in both Switzerland and other countries on cross-border hiring and employees working in multiple locations. We also help obtain work permits for employees from outside Switzerland.
For example: Your company operates in both Switzerland and France and you want to hire an employee who will work in both countries. We assist you in obtaining the necessary work permits to ensure that the employee can work legally in both countries. We also support your company with payroll services in order to get the employee’s social security, pension plan and insurance in order.
Companies with seat in the EU/EFTA who need to post employees to Switzerland, self-employed service providers who wish to provide services in Switzerland and other clients can obtain assistance with the posted employee notification procedure. We assist clients with registrations using the procedure and help them keep track of applicable laws and labor regulations in Switzerland.
For example: A construction company based in Poland wishes to post employees to a worksite in Switzerland for a major construction project. Vectra Advisors can assist you with evaluating whether you can use the notification procedure, and can register your employees as well as advise you on what labor rules and regulations apply. We can also support with obtaining longer work permits should you exceed the maximum 90 day per calendar year restriction.
We assist immigrant clients who want to bring their family members to Switzerland. We provide comprehensive legal support and representation for all types of family-based immigration and family reunification.
For example: You’re an expat who wants to bring your partner to Switzerland. Our team will assist you in collecting the information and documents and drafting a request to obtain a residence permit in Switzerland for your non-married partner.
Our permanent residency and Swiss citizenship services are designed to help you become a permanent resident or citizen of Switzerland. We provide comprehensive legal support to help you navigate the requirements and application process.
For example: You’re an expat who is not sure whether and when you qualify for permanent residency and naturalization in Switzerland. We can assist you with figuring out residency requirements, making inquiries to the migration authorities and submitting applications.
