Wicki Partners Ag

What Wicki Partners Ag does

Wicki Partners AG is a Zürich-based Swiss commercial law firm founded in 2014 that delivers specialized legal advisory across four practice areas: corporate law, restructuring and M&A; litigation and mediation; internet, IT, AI and IP law; and banking and financial market law. The firm serves SMEs, Mittelstand companies, and larger corporations in Switzerland and internationally, operating from a single headquarters on Stockerstrasse in central Zürich with approximately 15 team members including two named partners (Balthasar Wicki and Sven Kohlmeier), practicing lawyers, a consultant, paralegals, and administrative staff.

The firm generates revenue through professional services billing on a fee-for-service basis, with hourly rates or fixed fees calibrated to matter complexity and attorney seniority. Its go-to-market is partner-led and reputation-driven, combining thought leadership (website publications, seminars, podcast participation) with referral flow through membership in two international legal networks—ALFA International (140+ member firms) and IR Global (150+ jurisdictions)—which enable cross-border matters despite the firm's small domestic footprint. The firm also pursues community-led positioning through pro bono partnership with Capacity Zurich (a startup incubator for migrant entrepreneurs) and a collaboration with Philalia AG in the philanthropic sector.

Wicki Partners has been consistently recognized in the Bilanz Top Anwaltskanzlei ranking from 2021 through 2026, with its IT/AI law practice (led by partner Sven Kohlmeier, a Fachanwalt für IT-Recht) representing a strategic specialization in emerging regulatory areas. The firm operates as an independent private partnership with no disclosed parent company, external investment, or M&A activity.

Name

Wicki Partners Ag

Legal name

Wicki Partners AG

Website

https://wickipartners.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wicki Partners AG is a Zürich-based Swiss commercial law firm providing specialized legal advisory in corporate/M&A, litigation, IT/AI/IP, and banking law to SMEs, Mittelstand, and larger corporations in Switzerland and internationally through its ~15-person team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI), Regulatory & Compliance Law (BPAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Commercial law services
• Corporate legal advisory
• IT and IP law
• M&A transactions
• Banking regulatory law

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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 billed on fee-for-service basis, typically hourly rates or fixed fees for specific legal matters in areas including corporate law, M&A, litigation, IT/IP law, and banking/financial market law.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wicki Partners AG is a Zürich-based Swiss commercial law firm providing specialized legal advisory and representation across four core practices: (1) Corporate Law, Restructuring & M&A, (2) Litigation & Mediation, (3) Internet, IT, AI & IP Law, and (4) Banking & Financial Market Law. The firm serves SMEs, Mittelstand companies, and larger corporations in Switzerland and internationally, with cross-border matters coordinated through its ALFA International and IR Global network memberships.

Product overview

Wicki Partners AG is a Swiss law firm (Rechtsanwälte) based in Zürich providing specialized legal services. The firm operates as a single unified legal practice offering services in four core areas: Corporate Law, Restructuring & M&A; Litigation & Mediation; Internet, IT, AI & IP Law; and Banking & Financial Market Law. The firm is part of international legal networks ALFA International and IR Global, enabling provision of cross-border legal services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Law, Restructuring & M&A Legal advisory on corporate strategy, choice of legal entity structure, and group structuring for financing and investment purposes. Serves SMEs, Mittelstand, and larger corporations in Switzerland and internationally.
• Litigation & Mediation Court representation and strategic advisory on proceedings, with solutions through mediation and interest-based negotiation prior to litigation. Addresses contract, corporate, civil procedure, criminal law, debt collection, and bankruptcy matters.
• Internet, IT, AI & IP Law Specialized legal expertise in the technology sector covering IT law, AI law, IP law, and data protection law, combined with technical understanding. Includes contract law, digitization projects, social media, and cross-border proceedings in Germany.
• Banking & Financial Market Law Comprehensive advisory on all areas of public and private banking and financial market law, with long-standing expertise in financial regulation, compliance, and related transactional matters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as Top Anwaltskanzlei 2026 by Bilanz ranking
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PhilaliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 February 2024Collaboration between Philalia AG and Wicki Partners AG focused on supporting the philanthropic sector. Partnership combines Philalia's expertise in the philanthropic ecosystem with Wicki Partners' legal knowledge to support social change initiatives.
• ALFA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWicki Partners AG is a member of ALFA International (ALFAI), a leading global network with 140+ independent law firm members worldwide. Membership enables the firm to leverage local experience for effective legal solutions while accessing collective knowledge of a comprehensive worldwide network of experienced litigation and commercial lawyers. Contact partners: Balthasar Wicki and Vivien Keiser.
• IR GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBalthasar Wicki and Arife Asipi are members of IR Global, a worldwide network for professional services offering legal, business, and financial advisory in 150+ jurisdictions. Each member undergoes strict selection process. Since 2023, Arife Asipi serves as Rising Star in Switzerland for IR Global network.
• Capacity ZurichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWicki Partners AG is the official legal advisory partner of Capacity Zurich, a nonprofit startup incubator in Zürich supporting entrepreneurs with migration or refugee backgrounds. The firm provides pro bono legal support in all legal matters related to founding a company and participates in the Capacity Launch and Boost Program through its lawyers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bär & Karrer AG: Premier Zürich-based Swiss law firm offering corporate, M&A, banking/finance, and dispute resolution. Overlaps directly with Wicki Partners' core practice areas and competes for the same enterprise and Mittelstand clients.
• VISCHER AG: Zürich and Basel-based Swiss law firm covering corporate, M&A, IT/IP, and litigation — closely aligned with Wicki Partners' four practice pillars and Mittelstand focus.
• Niederer Kraft Frey AG: Zürich-headquartered commercial law firm with strong corporate, M&A, banking, and capital markets practices. Direct competitor for cross-border M&A and financial-market-law mandates.
• Homburger AG: Leading Zürich law firm with full-service corporate, finance, and technology practices. Comparable competitor for high-end M&A, capital markets, and IT/IP mandates in Switzerland.
• Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep (MLL): Zürich-based commercial law firm with comparable corporate, M&A, technology, and dispute resolution practices; competitor for Swiss Mittelstand and corporate mandates.
• Pestalozzi AG: Zürich-based full-service Swiss firm with strong corporate, M&A, and technology/digital law practices. Directly comparable to Wicki Partners in targeting Swiss Mittelstand on corporate and digital mandates.
• Walder Wyss AG: Major Zürich-headquartered Swiss commercial law firm with comparable practices in corporate, M&A, restructuring, and technology/IP law. Direct competitor for the same Mittelstand and corporate client base in Zürich.
• Lenz & Staehelin AG: Large Zürich/Geneva law firm with comprehensive corporate, banking, and dispute resolution practices. Competes for the same Swiss corporate and financial-market clients as Wicki Partners.

Emerging players

• Prager Dreifus AG: Smaller Zürich-based boutique commercial law firm focusing on corporate, M&A, and contract law. Comparable business model and target clientele but at a similar boutique scale.

Broad incumbents

• Baker McKenzie Zürich: Global Magic Circle firm's Zürich office providing full-service corporate, M&A, IT, and banking law. Competes for larger Swiss and cross-border mandates where clients require global reach beyond Wicki Partners' network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wicki-partners-attorneys-at-law

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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