Lawyer Monthly - May 2023

Switzerland encourages innovation, ranking second to the US in the Global Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI). Is there anything else that prospective business-makers ought to know about settling in Switzerland? Yes. Between the French, the Italian and the German speaking parts of Switzerland there are many cultural differences. Both French and Italian parts are considered the Latin part of Switzerland. Switzerland’s differences are its strength. In a nutshell, Switzerland is a mix of innovation and tradition, both of which are highly valued. The local mentalities vary a lot from one part to another, which can be an important aspect for an entrepreneur to consider when choosing exactly where in Switzerland to set up a business, ideally choosing the best place according to his business plan and commercial strategy. EXPERT INSIGHT 59 About Béatrice Stahel Béatrice Stahel is the founder of MC AVOCATS SA. With 15 years of experience at the Bar, she has developed her expertise in domestic and international contract law, international private law, commercial and company law and specific enforcement law, and has acted as leading counsel in multiple judicial and arbitral proceedings with international ramifications. About Arthur Seppey Arthur Seppey joined MC AVOCATS SA as an associate in September 2021. Prior to this he spent two years as a trainee attorney at the RITZ law firm, during which he became familiar with many legal fields, including civil law, criminal law and public law and the related legal proceedings. About Catherine Lagger-Fournier Catherine Lagger-Fournier joined MC AVOCATS SA as an associate in November 2016. Her experience includes more than eight years of membership at the Valais Bar, which has allowed her to develop sound skills in contract law, commercial law, matrimonial and inheritance law, and in assisting people from abroad in taking up residency in Switzerland. About MC AVOCATS SA MC AVOCATS SA is a perfectly multilingual boutique law firm active in business law. The firm is active throughout Switzerland, with services particularly well-tailored to an international, cosmopolitan and demanding clientele seeking highly individualised advice. One of its specialties is in relocating individuals and entrepreneurs in Switzerland. Contact MC AVOCATS SA Sion, Geneva, Gstaad, Switzerland Tel: +41 27 324 80 90 www.mc-avocats.ch Binational (Swiss and British) Béatrice Stahel, Founder and Partner E: beatrice.stahel@mc-avocats.com Binational (Swiss and Italian) Arthur Seppey, Associate E: arthur.seppey@mc-avocats.com Binational (Swiss and Belgian) Catherine Lagger-Fournier, Associate E: catherine.lagger-fournier@mc-avocats.com

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy Mjk3Mzkz