Budin & Associés

What Budin & Associés does

Budin & Associés is a Swiss law firm founded in 1965 and headquartered in Geneva, with a secondary office in Vaud (Lutry) opened in 2006 and a third office in Zug opened in 2020. The firm comprises more than 30 lawyers and jurists organized as a private partnership, providing advisory and representation services across 30+ practice areas that include banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, international arbitration, data privacy, IT and technology law, immigration, art law, sports law, aviation, maritime and transportation, tax and estate planning, trusts and estates, real property and construction, family law, civil and commercial litigation, criminal law and white-collar defense, insurance and civil liability, non-profit advisory, and intellectual property. There is no proprietary technology product; delivery rests entirely on partner and associate expertise, with practice areas such as sports law and aviation law supported by partners who serve as arbitrators in venues including Geneva, Zurich, Paris, and London.

The firm operates a professional services revenue model with fees typically billed by hourly rates or fixed fees based on matter complexity; pricing is not publicly disclosed. It applies a hybrid segmentation approach, serving private clients (individuals) and institutional clients (companies, banks, funds) as primary segments, and sovereign states and international organizations as a secondary segment. Distribution is direct via the three Swiss offices, supplemented by a network of international correspondent firms that handle foreign jurisdictions while Budin & Associés acts as lead Swiss counsel on cross-border matters.

Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven: the firm markets through a bilingual French/English website, partner publications and conference participation in arbitration and related fields, and referrals from existing clients and the correspondent network. There are no public funding events, parent companies, subsidiaries, or stock listing; the firm is independently owned by its partners and has operated continuously for over 60 years.

Name

Budin & Associés

Legal name

BUDIN ASSOCIES

Website

https://budin.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

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Corporate & Commercial Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAHAAAK

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYBPAHALAG

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Research, Analytics & Expert Services

Keywords

• Commercial law services
• International arbitration
• Banking and finance law
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Estate planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal services fees: Professional legal services billed typically by hourly rates or fixed fees for advisory, litigation, arbitration, and transactional services across all practice areas.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Budin & Associés is a Swiss law firm providing advisory, litigation, arbitration, and transactional legal services to private individuals, companies, banks, funds, and sovereign/international clients. From offices in Geneva, Vaud (Lutry), and Zug, more than 30 lawyers and jurists deliver integrated counsel across 30+ practice areas spanning commercial and corporate law, banking and finance, M&A, international arbitration, tax and estate planning, immigration, IT and data privacy, aviation, maritime, art, sports, family, criminal, insurance, real estate, and intellectual property law.

Product overview

Budin & Associés is a Swiss law firm founded in 1965, offering a comprehensive suite of legal services across more than 30 practice areas. The firm operates as a single integrated legal practice rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing advisory and representation services in banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, international arbitration, M&A, data privacy, IT law, immigration, art law, sports law, aviation, maritime, tax planning, estates, real estate, family law, litigation, criminal law, insurance, non-profit advisory, and intellectual property. The firm serves both private and institutional clients, Swiss and international, from offices in Geneva, Vaud (Lutry), and Zug, with a team of over 30 lawyers and jurists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Privacy and Data Protection Legal counsel on data protection compliance, including due diligence, internal audits, cross-border data transfer solutions, and privacy policy drafting for online activities. For companies and institutions handling personal data.
• IT and Technology Law Advisory on technology contracts and regulatory matters including project management, outsourcing, software development and licensing, hosting, and online privacy. For technology vendors, buyers, and digital businesses.
• Immigration Law Representation for companies and individuals in residence and work permit requests, naturalization procedures, and relocation to Switzerland.
• Civil Liberties Counsel on individual freedoms and rights, including data protection, non-discrimination, and fundamental rights advisory.
• Art Law Advisory on all aspects of art law including acquisition, sale, division of collections, and litigation for private clients and institutions.
• Tax and Tax Planning Counsel on Swiss and international tax law for corporate groups establishing presence in Switzerland, and individuals seeking cost-based taxation regimes.
• National and International Arbitration Expert arbitration services for institutional or ad hoc proceedings, with members regularly appointed as arbitrators or counsel in venues including Geneva, Zurich, Paris, London, and other international arbitration centers.
• Civil and Commercial Litigation Representation in civil, commercial, and administrative procedures before Swiss courts at all judicial levels, coordinating international litigation with correspondent firms.
• Banking and Finance Law Legal services covering establishment of banks and investment vehicles, registration of foreign funds, documentary credits, bank guarantees, and banking disputes.
• Commercial Law, Contracts and Companies Counsel on commercial contracts, company law matters including formation, restructuring, acquisitions, mergers, and split-offs for public and private companies.
• Mergers and Acquisitions M&A advisory including investments and dispositions in Switzerland by multinational groups, acquisition of Swiss companies by foreigners, and multi-jurisdictional transaction coordination.
• International Trade Law Counsel on international trade transactions and cross-border commercial matters.
• International Sale of Goods Legal counsel on international sale of goods contracts and related cross-border transactions.
• Maritime and Transport Law International maritime law practice covering freight forwarding, charter parties, ship seizures, maritime insurance, and bills of lading, plus international road transport law.
• Labor and Employment Law Counsel on employment contracts, workplace matters, and labor relations for employers and employees.
• Lease Law Counsel on lease and rental matters for landlords and tenants.
• Family Law Counsel and representation for private clients in all aspects of family law including marriage, divorce, and filiation matters.
• Succession Law Estate planning services including trust structures, inheritance planning, and dispute resolution.
• Insurance and Civil Liability Law Representation in civil liability negotiations and litigation for institutional and individual clients, with expertise in private and corporate insurance including accident and retirement insurance.
• Sports Law Legal counsel for high-level athletes on contract negotiation and drafting, institutional sponsorship contracts, and CAS arbitration proceedings.
• Criminal Law and International Mutual Assistance Defense in general and financial criminal matters for accused persons and those under investigation by cantonal and federal authorities; international mutual assistance in criminal matters.
• Debt Collection, Bankruptcy and Composition Counsel and representation on debt collection, bankruptcy, and composition proceedings.
• Real Estate, Construction and Zoning Law Advisory on real estate, construction law, and zoning including construction contracts, building permits, and civil/administrative proceedings.
• Administrative Law Counsel on administrative law matters and representation in administrative proceedings.
• Aviation Law Advisory on aviation law including acquisition, sale, and registration of commercial and private aircraft, as well as representation in national and international accident claims.
• Public and Private International Law Counsel on public and private international law matters including international judicial cooperation.
• Non-Profit Entities (Charities) Establishment, counsel, and administration of non-profit entities including authorization obtention, non-profit status recognition, tax exemptions, and regulatory filings.
• Intellectual Property Registration and renewal procedures at national and international levels, intellectual property disputes, and drafting of IP-related contracts including license agreements.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• International correspondent firms networkcoreOthersFirm maintains an extensive network of international correspondent firms to coordinate cross-border litigation and transactions. Members serve as Swiss counsel while correspondents handle foreign jurisdictions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Froriep Legal: Swiss mid-sized full-service firm with offices in Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne. Direct comparable in scale, practice mix (corporate, banking, arbitration, IP), and target market of Swiss and international institutional clients.
• Lalive: Geneva-based boutique spun off from the same historic 'Lalive Budin & Associés' partnership. Specializes in international arbitration, commercial litigation, and white-collar crime with a similar mid-sized partner-led structure serving international clients.
• Schellenberg Wittmer: Geneva and Zurich mid-sized firm with comparable practice breadth (arbitration, IP, corporate, banking, private clients) and similar headcount scale. Particularly strong overlap in international arbitration and intellectual property.
• Python (formerly Python Schifferli Peter): Geneva-based mid-sized Swiss firm offering comparable corporate, banking, litigation, and private client services. Similar partnership structure and target clientele of Swiss and international HNW and institutional clients.

Broad incumbents

• Bär & Karrer: Larger Zurich/Geneva Swiss firm with overlapping practice areas (corporate, banking, arbitration, tax, private clients). Significantly bigger scale and broader international mandate capacity.
• Homburger: Larger Zurich-based Swiss firm with comparable practice areas (corporate, M&A, banking, arbitration, IP). Substantially larger headcount and broader international recognition, particularly for large-cap M&A and capital markets work.
• Walder Wyss: Larger Zurich-based Swiss firm with strong corporate, banking, IP, and dispute resolution practices. Substantially greater scale and cross-border capacity, particularly relevant for institutional mandates Budin competes for.
• Lenz & Staehelin: Largest Swiss-headquartered law firm with offices in Zurich, Geneva, and Lausanne. Dominant in corporate, banking, and arbitration work targeting the same Swiss and international institutional clients.
• Pestalozzi: Larger Zurich/Geneva Swiss firm with comparable banking, corporate, and litigation practices. Broader scale and international profile while serving overlapping Swiss institutional and HNW client segments.

Regional players

• Bonnard Lawson: Lausanne-based mid-sized firm with comparable practice areas (corporate, banking, litigation, real estate). Operates primarily in the Vaud/Western Switzerland market where Budin's Lutry office is also anchored.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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