Etienne Gard
MLaw, LL.M.
Attorney at law
Partner
Phone:
+41 58 258 10 00
Languages:
German
English
French
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Vita
Etienne Gard has broad experience in international and domestic M&A transactions in various industries, with a focus on private M&A and venture capital, reorganizations and restructurings, as well as corporate and contract law (in particular joint ventures and shareholders' agreements).
In addition, he advises his clients in various commercial law matters, including before state courts and arbitration tribunals.
Admitted to the Swiss Bar since 2019.
Professional background
- Partner, Bratschi Ltd., Zurich (since 2022)
- Associate, Bratschi Ltd., Zurich (2019-2021)
- Project Leader "Digitalization", Bratschi Ltd., Zurich (2017)
- Trainee Lawyer, Bratschi Ltd., Zurich (2016-2017)
Training
- LL.M., King's College, London (2015-2016)
- MLaw, UZH, Zurich (2014-2015)
- BLaw, UZH, Zurich (2011-2014)
Reference cases
- Advisor of the owners of Global IT Group on the alliance with enthus Group (2024)
- Advisor to Precipart's shareholders in connection with the investment by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (2023)
- Advisor to the founder of Converto AG on joining The Relevance Group (2023)
- Advisor to Daniel Keller on the sale of Keller Glas AG to Lina Romeo Holding AG (2023)
- Advisor to jim & jim in connection with joining the agency alliance «Team Farner» (2023)
- Advisor to a Swiss clinic group on the acquisition of various medical practices (2020-2024)
- Advisor to the World Gold Council on its investment in aXedras AG as part of a Series B round (2022)
Other activities
- Member of the Board, GP Fiduciaire SA, Geneva (2016)
Awards
- recommended for «Commercial, Corporate and M&A» by Legal500 (2024)
Memberships
- Swiss Bar Association
- Zurich Bar Association
- Chamber of Commerce France-Switzerland (CCIFS)
More from Etienne Gard
Know-how
bratschiBLOG
arbitration blog: Corporate Arbitration Clauses
IntroductionOn 1 January 2023, the corporate law reform entered into force and solidified arbitration as alternate dispute…
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bratschiLETTER
Optionen für den Verwaltungsrat im Falle einer Meinungsverschiedenheit mit der Revisionsstelle zur Überschuldung einer Gesellschaft
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07.03.2024
Bratschi advises the owners of Global IT Group on the alliance with enthus Group
The enthus Group GmbH, headquartered in Böblingen (Baden-Württemberg), an IT solution provider operating in Germany, Austria and…
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01.12.2023
KKR invests in Precipart
Bratschi advises the shareholders of Precipart, a leading manufacturer of precision components for medical device and aerospace…
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