Swiss law firm joins Alliott Global Alliance

The appointment expands AGA’s European law firm coverage to a new jurisdiction and ensures that international companies served by AGA offices now have access to a comprehensive range of legal services in Switzerland. 

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Zurich, Allegra Law is a rapidly expanding firm offering a broad range of legal services, including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate M&A, data and blockchain technology, litigation, international arbitration, and employment and immigration law.

With substantial expertise in financial markets law, the firm is the first and only Swiss law firm to specialise in the licensing of digital stock exchanges and financial market infrastructures. Allegra Law advises both domestic and international clients on capital markets issues, representing issuers, financial market infrastructures, and related stakeholders.

Allegra Law’s corporate practice is particularly strong in cross-border M&A transactions, while its dispute resolution team handles commercial and financial litigation, arbitration, mediation, and negotiation, advocating for clients before Swiss authorities, national and international courts, and arbitral tribunals.

In addition, Allegra Law is committed to fostering international collaboration and business development. The firms act as hosts of the Swiss Asian Chamber of Commerce and incorporated GB4U (Global Business 4 Ukraine), a Swiss association.

Business at the firm is conducted in the German, English, French, Spanish, Turkish, Polish, Mandarin, Serbian and Romansh languages.

Partner Marcel Hostettler comments:

“We are delighted to be appointed as AGA’s legal representative in Switzerland. Our team looks forward to leveraging the alliance’s resources and understands the value of meeting fellow members at regional and global events.

“Through our new expanded international profile, we are now better positioned to support both our current clients and those of AGA member firms with operations in Switzerland.”

Giles Brake, Alliott Global Alliance CEO, adds: 

“The addition of Allegra Law to our alliance marks a significant milestone for our European alliance, the German speaking region, and our global presence. Switzerland remains a prime destination for international investment, and the international companies served by AGA member firms often require top-tier professional support in this market.

Following a rigorous due diligence process, we are thrilled to welcome Allegra Law as our trusted partner. We extend a warm welcome to our new colleagues in Zurich and look forward to a successful collaboration.”

About Allegra Law:

Allegra Law AG is the legal representative member firm of Alliott Global Alliance in Switzerland. Specialising in banking & finance, capital markets, private client, litigation & arbitration and corporate & contract law, the team has extensive experience advising both local and international clients on Switzerland - related inbound and outbound projects and investments. 

With a strong focus on digitalisation including digital assets and fintech, Allegra Law has proven expertise in advising technology-driven clients, particularly in the capital markets sector, including for the Swiss stock exchange. Read more. 

About Alliott Global Alliance:

Founded in 1979, and with 225 member firms operating out of 340 offices in some 100 countries Alliott Global Alliance is an international alliance of independent, law, accounting, and advisory firms, working across the world Together as One.

Each of our members share a common goal: to learn and share knowledge, resources, and opportunities to make the world smaller and their businesses stronger. We work with a spirit of generosity and openness — so that together, we can continue to fulfil our ambitions, gain greater experience, and drive mutual success.

Alliott Global Alliance is expanding fast, and the alliance has its sights set firmly on growing its legal and accounting membership to over 100 countries. Opportunities are available to independent professional firms in specific countries in Africa, Europe, China, the ASEAN region, Australasia, the Gulf Cooperation Council region, Central and South America and in North America. For information about membership email membership@alliottglobal.com.