Marie Flegbo-Berney

Marie Flegbo-Berney is a partner of Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm since January 2017.

Marie Flegbo-Berney is a Swiss qualified attorney-at-law specialized in corporate law, M&A and commercial contracts, as well as philanthropy.

With nearly 20 years of practice, Marie regularly advises domestic and foreign companies, from start-ups and independent entrepreneurs, to SMEs and multinational companies, on various aspects related to:

• Structuring: set-up of companies, financing, capital structure, shareholders agreements, investment agreements, joint-ventures and corporate governance,
• Commercial activities: drafting and negotiation of various types of commercial contracts, including services agreements, loan agreements, distribution agreements, agency agreements, licensing agreements, franchising agreements and lease agreements;
• Employment: drafting and negotiation of employment agreements, termination agreements, employee incentive schemes and work permits.

Marie has developed strong expertise in mergers and acquisitions (share deals, asset deals, mergers and spin-offs), with a focus on private equity transactions, in a variety of sectors, including banking and finance, watchmaking industry, biotech, healthcare, IT, telecom, trading and shipping, mining industry, hospitality, education and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).

Marie also regularly advises companies and individuals in relation to the set-up, structuring and governance of nonprofit foundations.

She further offers legal outsourcing services with respect to the drafting and update of corporate documents (« corporate housekeeping »): update of articles of association and internal regulations, board resolutions and minutes of shareholders’ meetings, registration proceedings with the commercial register.