Marie Flegbo-Berney

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

Practice areas

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.

Boards of Directors

Marie is a member of several boards of directors of industrial private companies, as well as non-profit organizations.

Education

LL.M. cum laude in International Business and Trade Law, Fordham University, New York (2007)

Bar admission, Geneva (2006)

Master in Laws, University of Geneva and University of Zurich (2003)

 

Memberships

Member of the Geneva Bar Association (ODAGE)

Member of the Swiss Lawyers Association (SAV / FSA)

Member of the Geneva Business Law Association (AGDA)

Member of the International Business Lawyers Association (AIBL)

Member of the Cercle Suisse des Administratrices (CSDA)

Languages

French

English

Professional experience

Partner at Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm (since January 2017)

Senior Associate at Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm (2014-2016)

Senior Associate at Lenz & Staehelin (2007-2014)

Legal trainee at Lenz & Staehelin (2003-2005)

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Practice Areas