The Startup Law Firm

Legal Services for Startups, Scaleups and Investors

I've worked with many law firms in the past and I can say that as a startup founder, EMBARK.LAW is my first choice.

Ivan Stefania, Co-founder & CEO, SAM Entertainment AG (event software)

Our track record

210+

startups, scaleups and investors supported

330+ million CHF

in venture deals enabled

94%

retention rate for ongoing clients

Countless

unsolicited happy client feedbacks, such as:

AT YOUR SIDE

When the stakes are high, you need a lawyer that thinks like you and understands what lies ahead. That's us. EMBARK.LAW is one of Switzerland's first law firms fully dedicated to the startup ecosystem. Our focus is on long-term collaborations with:

startups and scaleups,
angel investors, VCs and corporate venture funds.

With years of experience in startup law and a team consisting largely of current and former entrepreneurs and angel investors, we bring a true startup mindset to everything we do. You'll get clear advice, honest communication, and the specialized support you need.

We're at home in Swiss startup law. And our large network of international partners and our special expertise in U.S. law also allow us to facilitate international expansions and cross-border transactions.

Our commitment is simple: to be the best possible law firm for startups, scaleups and investors.

EMBARK.LAW isn't just a service provider – they're a true partner at our side. We can rely on them to think strategically with us and anticipate our needs, freeing us from constantly tracking what needs to be done. We're also impressed by how they mix hard-hitting legal skills with a deep understanding for pragmatic solutions that really work for scaling startups.

Jan Rihak, Founder & CEO Europe, Classtime AG (EdTech)

Services

For early-stage startups and scaleups

Incorporation

Financing CLAs

Incentives ESOP/VSOP

M&A Exits

Intellectual property (IP)

Employees Contractors

Expansion

CH-USA cross‑border

Contracts

Data protection

AI regulation

Compliance

More for startups More for scaleups

For investors

Term Sheet

Investment documentation

Investment negotiations

Due Diligence

Syndicates Pooling

Funds

CH-USA cross‑border investments

Knowledge sessions

General questions

More for investors

Nobody works like EMBARK.LAW. This approach – you hand over a task and don't have to worry about it any more at all – is something I've never experienced with any other law firm. When it comes to execution and efficiency, they are miles ahead of the competition. If you're looking for genuine full-service commitment, you've come to the right place!

Nikolaus Nieder, Serial Investor

Startups and scaleups we work with

Drone Harmony AG

Drone software

Client since 2018

Classtime AG

EdTech

Client since flip from USA

Capt'n Greenfin AG

Sustainable fishery

Client since incorporation

Stellos AG

Smart parking systems

Client since 2024

Eleven Dynamics AG

Factory automation

Client since seed round

CustomSurg AG

MedTech

Client since 2023

Why EMBARK.LAW

Startups are our core focus

Startups aren’t a "desk" here. They’re the core of what the whole firm does.

Speed through continuity

One mandate lead who knows your company, your cap table and your investors. No re-briefing someone new every time.

Clear and to the point

We won't quote the law and tell you "it depends". You'll get a straightforward answer in plain language.

Committed to your UX

Your user experience is front and center for us. We'll make your journey with us as easy and comfortable as possible.

International with a CH‑USA focus

With our founder's dual qualifications in Swiss and U.S. law, lots of experience in cross-border transactions, and a network of partners around the world, we're ready to help you go international.