Loïs specializes in M&A, venture capital, private equity, startups, corporate restructuring, general contract (e.g. shareholders’ agreement, joint venture) as well as corporate and commercial law.

He regularly advises entrepreneurs, investors, venture capital and private equity firms on international and domestic private M&A transactions (both sell and buy side) as well as on financing round in various industries.

He assists SMEs in their ongoing corporate (e.g. corporate governance, employee participation) and commercial activities (e.g. drafting and negotiation of franchising agreement, distribution agreement, license agreement) as well as on corporate restructuring intra group.

Loïs successfully completed numerous M&A transactions as well as financing transactions from early stage to pre-IPO/trade sale.

About

  • Education

    LL.M. cum laude in Banking, Corporate and Finance law, Fordham Law School, New York (2012)
    Admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Neuchâtel (2008)
    Master in Law, Neuchâtel University (2005)

  • Bar

    Attorney-at-law, all Swiss Courts

  • Membership

    Member of the Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
    Member of the Bar of the Canton of Vaud (OAV)
    Member of the Association genevoise de droit des affaires (AGDA)
    SECA Member (Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association)

  • Languages

    French
    English

  • Professional Experience

    Partner at Bonnard Lawson, Lausanne (since 2016)
    Of Counsel, Swiss law firm, Lausanne-Geneva (2015-2016)
    Senior associate, Jacquemoud & Stanislas, Geneva (2014-2015)
    Associate, id est avocats Sàrl, Lausanne (2012-2014)
    Associate, BCCC Avocats Sàrl, Lausanne-Geneva (2009-2011)

  • Ranking

    Legal500 EMEA 2021 – recommended lawyer

    Loïs Hainard “has an enormous depth of knowledge”.

    Legal500 EMEA 2022 – recommended lawyer

    Loïs Hainard “offers practical solutions freeing himself from a theoretical point of view”.

    Legal500 EMEA 2023 – recommended lawyer

    “This practice stands out for having all the attributes of a big, imposing firm while managing to remain personable and adaptable to each of its clients’ needs”.

    Legal500 EMEA 2024 – recommended lawyer

    “The most important aspect for our business is efficiency, response times, and quality: all these qualities are present at Bonnard Lawson. In particular, we appreciate working with Loïs Hainard, who is always available at short notice and can provide high-quality advice and legal services.

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