Biography

The current Chairman of LAWord, is a premier international legal network of almost sixty independent law firms covering most major commercial centers around the world. With more than 1350 lawyers across 100 cities, LAWorld´s mission is to provide clients and other lawyers with instant access to quality local legal advice virtually anywhere in the world. Michael Bader finished his degree at University of Berne (attorney, 1985), Advocacy since 1988. His main areas of practice; Company and Business Law, Arbitration (ICC et al.), National and International Contract Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Liability Law, in particular, medical professional liability law, Health Law, Administrative and, Building Law, Telecommunications Law. He is a client Member of Bernese Bar Association (BAV), Swiss Bar Association (SAV), International Bar Association (IBA), Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA).

FIRM DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1988 the strategy of Bader Gnehm & Partner has been to build its reputation for quality, expertise, and approachability to become one over Switzerland’s leading international business law firms which now has offices Berne, Zurich, and Murten. The firm’s growth has enabled its lawyers to offer a comprehensive range of accessible, convenient, rapid and sound legal services to its clients, whether the businesses or individuals in almost all fields of law, including complex legal matters.

It is the belief of Bader Gnehm & Partner that working closely with and taking time to understands their clients well is the best way to consistently deliver the best and most cost effective solution for the clients. They provide comprehensive case management whilst affording clients close contact with partners and associates.

Bader Gnehm & Partner advises clients on or legal issues; prepares risk assessments and counsel’s opinions to provide a sound and balanced basis for a decision.  They advise on and draft custom made contracts which can be used as a basis for negotiations, attend meetings with clients if requested, or conduct the negotiations and support clients through the implementation process.  In the field of technology, Bader Gnehm & Partner compiles expert opinions and helps clarify strategic and operative queries.

The firm’s experienced trial lawyers have a formidable reputation before the Swiss civil, administrative and criminal colts in all types of domestic and international litigation and arbitration.  They represent clients before national and international courts of arbitration, regardless of whether they are held according to the rules all of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) or according to the Swiss rules on the international arbitration.  On request, they can also act as an arbitrator.

Bader Gnehm & Partner is particularly active in the following practice areas:

• Civil and Contract Law
• Construction and Planning /Real Property Law
• Company Law and M&A / Private Equity
• Banking and Financial Market Law / Collective Investment Law

Bader Gnehm & Partner act for foreign clients doing business in Switzerland. Their lawyers speak German, English, and French.