Marie Flegbo-Berney

Marie Flegbo-Berney is a partner of Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm since January 2017.

Marie Flegbo-Berney is a qualified Swiss attorney-at-law specialized in corporate law, M&A and commercial contracts, as well as philanthropy.

With nearly 20 years of practice, Marie regularly advises domestic and foreign companies, from start-ups and independent entrepreneurs to SMEs and multinational companies, on various aspects related to:

• Structuring: set-up of companies, financing, capital structure, shareholders agreements, investment agreements, joint-ventures and corporate governance,
• Commercial activities: drafting and negotiating of various types of commercial contracts, including services agreements, loan agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements, licensing agreements, franchising agreements and lease agreements;
• Employment: drafting and negotiation of employment agreements, termination agreements, employee incentive schemes and work permits.

Marie has developed strong expertise in mergers and acquisitions (share deals, asset deals, mergers and spin-offs), with a focus on private equity transactions, in a variety of sectors, including banking and finance, watchmaking industry, biotech, healthcare, IT, telecom, trading and shipping, mining industry, hospitality, education and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).

Marie also regularly advises companies and individuals in relation to the set-up, structuring and governance of nonprofit foundations.

She further offers legal outsourcing services with respect to the drafting and update of corporate documents (corporate housekeeping ): update of articles of association and internal regulations, board resolutions and minutes of shareholders’ meetings, registration proceedings with the commercial register.