Scaleups

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 and CEO Europe Classtime AG (EdTech)

For Scaleups from Series A onward

No Startup Desk.
A Startup Law Firm.

From Series A onward, you need more than a startup desk that passes you around. You need a law firm that understands your needs and keeps up.

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Why switch?

210+

startups and investors supported

330+ million CHF

in venture deals enabled

50+

Series A+ transactions facilitated

94%

retention rate for ongoing clients

The structural differences

Large Law Firm vs. EMBARK.LAW

Large law firm

Startup desk

EMBARK.LAW

Startups only

Mindset

Risk manager: “10 reasons it won’t work”.

Enabler: “Here’s how we make it happen”.

Priority

You compete with corporate clients (& lose).

Startups are our only focus. Always.

Expertise

Only the startup desk understands startups.

Our whole team lives and breathes startups.

Speed

Corporate pace, variable wait times.

Startup speed.

Billing

5-minute increments & high invoices.

Fair, transparent & 20-30% cheaper.

Large law firm

Startup desk

EMBARK.LAW

Startups only

Mindset

Risk manager: “10 reasons it won’t work”.

Enabler: “Here’s how we make it happen”.

Priority

You compete with corporate clients (& lose).

Startups are our only focus. Always.

Expertise

Only the startup desk understands startups.

Our whole team lives and breathes startups.

Speed

Corporate pace, variable wait times.

Startup speed.

Billing

5-minute increments & high invoices.

Fair & transparent, 20–30% cheaper.

ARE YOU SERIES A+ READY?

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Why EMBARK.LAW

6 reasons why scaleups switch to us

From lawyer to specialist, our whole team is tuned into the startup ecosystem. We deliver clear, pragmatic advice at the speed you need.

Specialized

We pioneered as one of Switzerland’s first law firms to specialize entirely in the startup ecosystem. Our services and expertise are tailored to you.

Proactive and fast

Startups and scaleups need to stay responsive. That’s why we’re proactive and anticipate your needs, so we can stay on top of things while moving fast.

International with a CH-US focus

With 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.

Commited 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.

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.

Startup-friendly pricing

If you’re just starting out, we’ll dedicate a portion of our work on a pro bono basis to support you.

Growth stages and their legal implications

From foundation to exit

Idea and incorporation

The founding phase sets the course. Mistakes here become expensive later.

Our solution

Founding advice
Incorporation
Founder/Shareholder agreement
IP assignments
Founder employment contracts
Corporate governance setup

Pre-Seed / Seed

Things start to get more complicated: first investors, new employees, more contracts.

Our solution

ESOP/VSOP
Customer contract standardization
Freelancer compliance check
Employee matters
Seed-round structuring and due diligence support
Data protection and compliance

Series A, B, C and expansion

The company scales, legal requirements explode: enterprise deals, multiple jurisdictions, compliance…

Our solution

Financing round structuring and due diligence support
Employee matters
Data protection and compliance
International structuring and subsidiary setup
M&A
Dispute resolution

Exit

The company gets ready to be sold. Founders transition into a new phase of their lives.

Our solution

M&A
Exit structuring and negotiations
Due diligence readiness
IPO readiness
Founder transition
Post-merger integration

LEGAL SHORTCUTS HAVE A PRICE TAG

Skipped IP assignments, messy cap tables or missing tax rulings are legal debt, silently compounding until they derail your momentum during Series A or exit.

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Pre-Series A Legal Checkup

Before you raise your next round: We review your legal infrastructure and identify risks that could deter investors.

Cap table & shareholder agreement

IP ownership & license structures

Employment contracts & ESOP/VSOP

Data protection & compliance

Corporate housekeeping & governance

Straight-forward action recommendations

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Responsive, reliable, and always there when needed

We’re consistently impressed by EMBARK.LAW’s reliability – they deliver on time, without fail. They are responsive, handle our legal matters quickly and accurately, and are attentive to our needs. Combined with their open and honest communication, that makes working with them a pleasure.

EMBARK.LAW’s strong and broad expertise in all areas of law is a huge asset to us, and their clear focus on solutions only strengthens our confidence in their support. We also appreciate EMBARK.LAW’s transparent and fair pricing.

We trust team EMBARK.LAW and know we can always count on them.

Benedikt Förster, CEO & Founder Cada Fertility AG (fertility treatments)