Venture Capital | Private Equity
Devon Legal supports Swiss and foreign private equity and venture capital investors in their investments in Swiss (growth) companies and also advises them on regulatory matters. In addition, Devon Legal advises start-ups and (growth) companies with tailored solutions at transparent and predictable fees.
Our services at a glance
Comprehensive regulatory advice to venture capital and private equity funds
Incorporations
Corporate housekeeping
Shareholders’ agreements (at incorporation and in financing rounds)
Implementation of shareholders’ agreement provisions (where applicable inspired by foreign law) in articles of association and organisational regulations
Investment agreements
Employee participation plans (option plans, participation certificates, phantom stocks, share buy-back agreements, etc.)
Protection of intellectual property
Financing (incl. mezzanine)
Corporate governance structures
Capital increases and financing rounds
Exit scenarios | M&A
Subordination agreements
Advice on over-indebtedness and capital loss