Badertscher Rechtsanwälte

What Badertscher Rechtsanwälte does

Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG is a Swiss commercial law firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Zurich, with a secondary office in Zug. The firm describes itself as nationally and internationally profiled, and is staffed by approximately 20-24 lawyers ('two dozen') who advise Swiss and foreign corporates, public institutions, and private individuals. Its legal team holds post-graduate qualifications including Dr. iur. and LL.M. degrees from Swiss and international institutions, and several members have prior in-house, government, or judicial experience.

The firm offers advisory, litigation, and notary services across 14+ practice areas: corporate and contract law, M&A and private equity, banking and capital markets, insurance and liability law, public law, tax law and tax planning, litigation and arbitration, notary services, employment law, private client/wealth structuring, energy law, real estate and building law, international disputes and judicial assistance, and insolvency and bankruptcy. Notable specializations include insurance supervisory law, energy and hydrogen law, and Swiss and international tax structuring. Marketing and client development occur primarily through Lexology thought-leadership articles, professional publications, the 'start the talk' startup ecosystem event series, and a LinkedIn presence.

The business operates as a traditional professional services partnership with sales-led acquisition via referrals, direct relationships, and professional networks. Revenue is generated through billable hours, fixed fees, and retainer arrangements; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm has been recognized externally as a Bilanz Top Law Firm in 2019, 2020, and 2021, as a 2021 GLE Annual Awards winner, and as the 2016 Lawyer Monthly Law Firm of the Year in Insurance & Reinsurance. In a significant strategic move, Badertscher announced a merger with STAIGER Rechtsanwälte, expected to close in the second half of 2026 at STAIGER's location and under the STAIGER name, combining two of Zurich's established mid-sized commercial law firms.

Name

Badertscher Rechtsanwälte

Legal name

Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG

Website

https://b-legal.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Badertscher Rechtsanwälte is a Swiss commercial and tax law firm founded in 1996, with approximately 24 lawyers across Zurich and Zug offices, serving corporates, public institutions, and private individuals; the firm is set to merge with STAIGER Rechtsanwälte in H2 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Estate Planning & Trust Structuring Advisory (FSAEAKAC), Private Banking & UHNW Wealth Advisory (FSAEABAC)

Keywords

• Commercial law advisory
• Tax law services
• Corporate legal counsel
• Litigation arbitration
• Notary services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services revenue generated through billable hours, fixed fees for specific services, and retainer arrangements for ongoing client relationships. Services span corporate law, tax law, public law, insurance law, litigation, and notary services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG is a Swiss law firm providing comprehensive legal advisory, litigation, arbitration, and notary services. Its core offering covers corporate and commercial law, M&A and private equity, banking and capital markets, insurance and liability law, public law, tax planning, employment law, energy law, real estate, insolvency, and private client/estate planning, primarily for Swiss and foreign companies, public institutions, and private individuals.

Product overview

Badertscher Rechtsanwälte is a Swiss law firm founded in 1996 offering comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm provides advisory, litigation, and notary services primarily in commercial law, tax law, and public law. Services include corporate law and contracts, M&A and private equity, banking and capital markets, insurance and liability law, public law, tax planning, litigation and arbitration, notary services, employment law, private client advisory, energy law, real estate and building law, international disputes, and insolvency matters. The firm operates from offices in Zurich and Zug, serving Swiss and international clients including listed companies, privately held businesses, public institutions, and individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Law and General Contract Law
• M&A, Private Equity and Financings
• Banking and Capital Markets
• Insurance and Liability Law
• Public Law
• Tax Law and Tax Planning
• Litigation and Arbitration
• Notary Services
• Employment Law
• Private Clients
• Energy Law
• Real Estate and Building Law
• International Disputes and Judicial Assistance
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• STAIGER RechtsanwältecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Badertscher Rechtsanwälte and STAIGER Rechtsanwälte, two of Zurich's most reputable law firms, have decided to merge. The fusion will take place at STAIGER's location and under the STAIGER name. The merger is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026. This represents a significant strategic combination of two established practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bär & Karrer: One of Switzerland's largest and most prestigious law firms. Overlaps with Badertscher across nearly every practice area (corporate, M&A, banking, tax, dispute resolution) but operates at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Lenz & Staehelin: One of Switzerland's leading full-service law firms with offices in Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne. Direct overlap across most practice areas, particularly banking, M&A, and dispute resolution, but at significantly larger scale.
• Niederer Kraft Frey: Top-tier Zurich-based Swiss law firm with direct overlap in corporate, M&A, banking & finance, and dispute resolution. Materially larger and more established than Badertscher, competing for similar high-end mandates.
• Homburger: Premier Swiss law firm headquartered in Zurich, with overlapping practices in corporate/M&A, capital markets, banking, and dispute resolution. Larger bench and broader international reach than Badertscher.

Direct peers

• VISCHER: Zurich-headquartered Swiss law firm with a similar full-service commercial focus including M&A, banking, IP, and litigation. Comparable in size, geographic focus, and client profile to Badertscher.
• Schellenberg Wittmer: Zurich-based Swiss law firm with strong practices in dispute resolution, banking, corporate, and insolvency/restructuring. Comparable size and directly competes for similar commercial and litigation mandates.
• Pestalozzi: Major Swiss commercial law firm with offices in Zurich and Geneva, comparable practice mix in corporate, banking, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters. Similar customer segments and pricing model.
• STAIGER Rechtsanwälte: Zurich-based commercial law firm and announced merger partner with a comparable mid-size bench and similar practice focus on commercial, corporate, and tax matters. Direct overlap in service offering, geography, and customer base makes it the closest peer.
• Walder Wyss: One of Switzerland's leading mid-to-large commercial law firms headquartered in Zurich. Comparable in practice breadth (corporate, M&A, banking, tax, litigation, real estate) and target client base of Swiss and international companies.
• Meyerlustenberger Lachenaie: Swiss full-service law firm (MLL) with comparable mid-size profile and similar practice mix across corporate, banking, IP, and dispute resolution. Strong competitor for Zurich-based commercial mandates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/badertscher-attorneys-at-law

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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