Highly skilled Lawyer with approximately 10 years of experience in corporate and commercial law related transactions. Ambitious Lawyer bringing extensive in-house counsel and law firm experience in a wide variety of disciplines with emphasis in general company law, M&A, iOS app and corporate finance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Counsel
Studio Legale Pedrazzini Zanazza & Associati SA
07.2023 - Current
Dealing with complex external and internal M&A transactions, conducting due diligence, valuation, structuring agreements, to ensure successful deals and business integrations.
Negotiate, draft, review, and manage commercial contracts, including service, partnership, and technology agreements.
Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and solidifying contracts and other legal documents, including non-compete and non-disclosure, employment, software license agreements, end user license agreements, iOS app agreements, service and lease agreements.
Dealing with complex cross-border transactions.
Assisting with corporate governance matters, such as the formation of new legal entities, the management of corporate legal requirements, and the maintenance of authorized officers, directors, and signatories
Establishing businesses in foreign jurisdictions with the assistance of local counsel.
Researching and evaluating different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
Applying effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
Communicating and negotiating with external parties (regulators).
Establishing and managing complex investment funds’ structures for multinationals, corporations.
Day-to-day compliance, legal and regulatory developments.
Trainee Lawyer
Studio Legale Gilardi
07.2020 - 07.2022
Experienced lawyer proficient in all branches of Swiss law, providing expert legal guidance, risk management, and compliance oversight for commercial transactions.
Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
Providing guidance on startup formation, IP licensing, and regulatory compliance.
Expertise in GDPR and nFADP, conducting privacy impact assessments, and providing guidance on data breach response.
Knowledgeable about legal procedures in different areas. of Swiss law
Senior Relationship Manager
Zedra Group (formely Known As To "Barclays")
11.2017 - 03.2021
As an associate in the corporate law practice group, I advised numerous international law firms, international institutions and corporations on legal requirements of starting and carrying out business activity.
Negotiated and drafted documents for M&A transactions and advised on all aspects of cross-border commercial transactions.
Drafted and negotiated commercial agreements including merger and financing agreements.
Advised clients on general corporate law and general business practices including but not limited to director's duties, shareholders' rights, cross border transactions in connection with acquisitions, mergers, buy-outs, sale of properties, sale and transfer of shares and equity.
Provided advice on M&A, joint ventures, private investments, financing arrangements, equity and debt offerings and asset dispositions.
Orchestrated seamless multi-generational transitions for high-net-worth families, leveraging intricate legal and tax strategies to ensure a smooth transfer of wealth and business ownership. Successfully safeguarded family legacies while minimizing tax implications, reflecting an adept understanding of both financial intricacies and familial dynamics.
Acted as legal counsel to a prominent Swiss crowdfunding platform to orchestrate and manage investments from a diverse pool of 300 individuals channeling their resources into 85 Swiss start up companies.
Dealing with startups and investment funds.
Providing guidance on startup formation, IP license and regulatory compliance.
Playing an active role in the legal aspects of investment fund operations, covering fund formation, regulatory compliance, iOS app, software agreements and transactional support.
Proficiency in creating and managing legal entities, including companies and regulated/unregulated investment funds across various asset classes. This includes comprehensive corporate "housekeeping", accounting, administration, committee management, and external stakeholder/investors’ liaison.
Successfully navigating diverse legal frameworks and facilitating companies' global presence.
Compliance and Legal Advisor
CAS SA
09.2013 - 10.2017
Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and probation officers while serving multi-cultural community.
Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
Fostered deep relationships with criminal justice and agency personnel.
Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
Developed compliance best practices for company.
Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
Trainee Lawyer
Studio Legale Castellini
07.2011 - 08.2013
Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Attended hearings as representative of corporate entities and firm clients.
Developed online, client-facing and internal resources and collated resource content.
Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
Education
LL.M. in International Business Law - Legal Studies
University of Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
06.2023
Bachelor's And Master's Degree in Law - Legal Studies
Università Degli Studi Di Verona
Verona, Italy
09.2011
Skills
Extremely organized
Excellent interpersonal and social skills
Self-motivated
Team player
Interpersonal and written communication
Meticulous attention to detail
Exceptional analytical skills
Extensive company law knowledge
Energetic and hard-working
Fluent English, Italian, French
Affiliations
Past Member of the Registro Praticanti Ordine degli Avvocati del Cantone Ticino.
Past Member of the Registro Speciale dei Praticanti di Verona ammessi al patrocinio.
Certification
Step Certification
Timeline
Legal Counsel
Studio Legale Pedrazzini Zanazza & Associati SA
07.2023 - Current
Trainee Lawyer
Studio Legale Gilardi
07.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Relationship Manager
Zedra Group (formely Known As To "Barclays")
11.2017 - 03.2021
Compliance and Legal Advisor
CAS SA
09.2013 - 10.2017
Trainee Lawyer
Studio Legale Castellini
07.2011 - 08.2013
LL.M. in International Business Law - Legal Studies
University of Lausanne
Bachelor's And Master's Degree in Law - Legal Studies
Università Degli Studi Di Verona
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