Three Swiss law firms have merged to form Valfor, a significant new player in the business law landscape in Switzerland. The consolidation involves German-speaking BianchiSchwald, GHR Rechtsanwälte, and French-speaking Python, collectively bringing together more than 70 lawyers across six offices in Switzerland and one in Brussels. This strategic merger aims to capitalize on a market that has seen limited penetration by global law firms, with Baker McKenzie being a notable exception.
Valfor positions itself as a comprehensive business law service provider, bolstered by a special relationship with Bird & Bird and connections to Latham & Watkins. The firm seeks to offer a robust alternative in the Swiss legal market and foster cross-border collaboration.
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