01 · Legal services
Swiss legal advice — flat-fee or retainer.
Free 30-minute scoping call. Flat fees for review (CHF 490) and drafting (CHF 990). Hourly at CHF 250. Retainer at CHF 2,500/month for ongoing legal coverage.
02 · Three engagement tracks
Free scoping, then flat-fee or retainer.
Free initial consultation
30-minute scoping call. No bill. We confirm whether the matter fits a flat-fee scope or requires hourly engagement, and what to bring to the next call.
Flat-fee work
Contract review CHF 490 (simple), contract drafting CHF 990, NDA/SLA/employment templates flat-quoted on request. Best for one-off deliverables with known scope.
Retainer mandate
CHF 2,500 per month for ongoing access to the team — review, drafting, advisory, regulatory check-ins. Best for active operating entities with rolling legal needs.
03 · Pricing
Free first call. Published rates after.
| Service | Our fee | Market range |
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| Initial consultation (30 min) | free | CHF 0–350 |
| Hourly rate (lawyer) | CHF 250 / hour | CHF 250–550 |
| Contract review (simple) | CHF 490 | CHF 500–1,500 |
| Contract drafting | CHF 990 | CHF 1,000–5,000 |
| Retainer (standard mandate) | CHF 2,500 | CHF 3,500–5,000 |
All fees excl. MWST. Retainer billed monthly in advance. Flat-fee deliverables include one round of revisions; subsequent rounds billed at hourly rate.
04 · Scope
Commercial-law work, drafted to Swiss standard.
- Drafting and review of commercial contracts (sales, services, supply, distribution)
- Drafting and review of employment contracts under Swiss labour law (OR art. 319 ff)
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Non-disclosure and IP-assignment agreements
- Statutes amendments and shareholder-meeting documentation
- Advisory on Swiss commercial-law triggers (warranties, withdrawal rights, jurisdiction clauses)
05 · Process
Free scoping → quote → deliverable → iteration.
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Free scoping
30 minutes by call. We identify the matter, deliverable type, and applicable Swiss-law framework.
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Quote
Flat-fee for the deliverable, or hourly estimate. Written confirmation before any billable work begins.
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Drafting / review
Within 5 working days for simple flat-fee deliverables; longer for negotiated agreements.
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Iteration
One round of revisions included. Subsequent rounds at hourly rate, agreed up front.
06 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What law governs Swiss commercial contracts?
The Swiss Code of Obligations (OR / Obligationenrecht) is the foundational statute. Articles 1–183 cover general contract formation; specific contract types (sale, lease, employment, agency, mandate, surety) have their own dedicated articles. Cross-border contracts can opt into foreign law, subject to mandatory Swiss provisions on consumer and employment matters.
Can you advise on contracts governed by foreign law?
For pure document work (review, drafting) yes — most commercial contracts have similar mechanics across jurisdictions and we flag obvious Swiss-law mismatches. For litigation or regulatory advice in foreign jurisdictions we coordinate with local counsel and limit our scope to Swiss-law-side issues.
How long does a flat-fee contract review take?
Five working days from the time we receive the document and the brief. We deliver a redline with comments, summary of risk points, and a recommended-action checklist. Urgent turnaround (24–48 hours) is available at a 50% surcharge.
When should I move from hourly to retainer?
When recurring legal work exceeds about 8 hours per month at hourly rate (CHF 2,000+), the retainer becomes the cheaper option. It also gives priority response (24-hour acknowledgement) and includes routine document review without per-task quoting.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes — first 30-minute scoping call is at no charge. There is no obligation to engage afterwards. We deliberately keep this free so foreign founders can compare us with peers without a paywall barrier.
Do you handle litigation?
For contract disputes and ordinary civil matters yes, at CHF 250 per hour. For specialist litigation (criminal, IP enforcement, regulatory enforcement) we coordinate with referral counsel where the specialist track requires it. See /services/criminal-defense/ for white-collar criminal mandates.
07 · Get started
Tell us the matter.
One paragraph: what document or matter, deadline, applicable law if known. We confirm scope and quote within the same business day, free of charge.