Member Profiles

Gert has worked professionally with conflicts and disputes since the early 1980s, first as a police officer, then in court and at law firms. For several years, however, he has worked exclusively as a mediator and teaches mediation, via, among others, Blendow Institute, Fakultetskurser, JUC and Domstolsakademin, as well as at the law school at the University of Copenhagen. He also gives lectures on mediation at various law firms. Gert mediates, among other things, in the following areas: Contract negotiations Commercial disputes Construction disputes Conflicts in workplaces Employment disputes Family disputes, among other things, concerning custody, residence and/or access/visitation rights Cross-border and cross-cultural conflicts and disputes

Nick Dryden is the founder and Managing Partner of Dryden ICS. He specialises in personal and corporate taxation matters as well as the incorporation of new companies in Switzerland. The Firm As an international firm of Chartered Accountants we have been helping international companies to grow their business rapidly by providing accounting, payroll, corporate secretarial and taxation services in Switzerland for over 20 years. Our team of qualified multi-lingual staff are knowledgeable not only about the Swiss jurisdiction but also other jurisdictions so that we can link up your local business requirements with your international corporate requirements. We understand that sometimes business administration can be complicated but we like to explain it so you can proceed with confidence knowing the alternatives and the best solutions for you. If you want to know more or would like to have an introduction, do not hesitate to contact us

The main focus of Horst Weber’s activity is on civil law suits, mutual assistance in criminal, civil and administrative matters and on banking and finance law. Further competencies: Debt enforcement & bankruptcy law; Securities Dealers and Stock Exchange Law; Law of Collective Investment Schemes, Funds & Trusts; Contract Law; Employment Law for management and senior management employees; Immigration Law for qualified employees and high net worth individuals. Curriculum vitae Partner of Weber Law Partners (since 2009), shareholder and later branch manager of the Zurich branch of GreenbergTraurig LLP (2006 – 2009); senior associate in larger Swiss law firms (2002 – 2006); assistant branch manager of Prudential Bache Ltd., Zurich & Geneva branch (2003); head of an independent legal service at Credit Suisse focussed on the design of derivatives, backoffice departments and IT (1997-2001); trainee and associate in a larger Swiss law firm, broker trainee at Swiss Bank Corporation(1988-1992). Memberships & Admissions Swiss and Zurich Bar Association Admitted to all Swiss courts Languages German English French

Planning and implementing corporate and capital market transactions in the SME sector. Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Romanian The Firm The law firm Martin Rechtsanwälte GmbH offers advice and legal representation in the essential areas of Swiss and international business law. We use our knowledge of contract, corporate, intellectual property and administrative law as advisors and legal representatives for people and SME in business: Planning, establishment and development of companies financing and financial transactions of all kinds migration, labor, real estate Contracts and other legal relations: Checking, drawing up, enforcing Corporate takeovers, succession planning and reorganizations International coordination of different legal systems We work closely together with a team of accounting, HR and administration experts on an interdisciplinary basis.  We are particularly interested in situations where the legal fields combine, such as in the financial, IT and real estate sectors. We speak German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Turkish, Kurdish.  We do not see law in isolation, but maintain an interdisciplinary overall view of the needs of our clients. Therefore, our support is not limited to legal analyses and procedures; common sense and our many years of entrepreneurial experience are always incorporated. We want to work out and achieve for our clients what they really need, while preserving their resources in the best possible way.

"My passion for the law and for my clients’ cases is what give me the focus I need to fiercely and fearlessly advocate for them.” Since 1995, Marc has gathered a comprehensive expertise in commercial and financial litigation, both civil and criminal, and is recognized as one of Switzerland’s leading specialists in financial criminal law, money laundering, fraud, corruption and criminal organizations. His extensive experience includes international legal assistance in criminal, civil and administrative matters, and recent cases have involved France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. Marc is also a first-tier lawyer in commercial and banking dispute-resolution and represents clients before Swiss courts at all stages – from first instance through to appeal courts and the Tribunal federal (Supreme Court). In the last 10 years, Marc has regularly been recognized as a leader in his field by several legal publications (Chambers, WWH Legal, BestLawyers, etc.). Marc was also honored to be admitted as a fellow in the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators, an institution regrouping highly experienced litigation professionals and distinguished academics. Notable work Advising and representing clients in civil banking law litigations Advising and representing injured parties in white collar crime litigations, including some of the most high-profile cases in Switzerland in the last 10 years Lead counsel in advising and representing state-owned institutions in civil and criminal financial matters, both national and international Advising and representing banks and other financial institution in commercial litigation Advising and representing a foreign government in Swiss litigation Lead counsel in various complex litigation taking place in multiple jurisdictions, including international criminal assistance Lead counsel in assisting financial intermediaries in administrative matters involving the Swiss financial regulatory body (FINMA) Background Bachelor’s Law degree, University of Geneva (1994) LL.M., International Business Law, King’s College London (2000)