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We are an independent commercial law firm with offices in Bern, Zurich and Lausanne. We assist companies, institutions and executives in complex legal matters.

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What we focus on

Six sectors in which we are particularly well established. We show all legal areas in our range of services.

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Years of tradition

We have been advising companies, institutions and executives on complex legal issues for over 100 years – focussed, solution-oriented and with a keen understanding of economic interrelationships.

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What moves us

1922
Dr Armin Hodler founds the law firm in Bern. Since then, it has stood for over 100 years of experience in Swiss commercial law.
1950
The law firm moves to Elfenstrasse 19 in Bern – once the headquarters of FIS – Fédération Internationale de Ski.
2004
With the opening of the Zurich office, Burkhalter Attorneys at Law is expanding its presence and strengthening its regional roots in German-speaking Switzerland.
2016
Since January 2016, the law firm has been operating under the name Burkhalter Rechtsanwälte AG and has been growing continuously with additional partners ever since.
2026
Burkhalter Attorneys at Law opens a new branch office in Lausanne and further expands its national presence.

Our network

Through our client relationships, board activities and close cooperation with business associations, we maintain direct connections to authorities and key decision-makers. Our active involvement in legislative processes and specialised expert bodies directly informs our advisory work – to the tangible benefit of our clients.

What sets us apart

Burkhalter Attorneys at Law advises independently and exclusively in the interests of our clients. We attach great importance to integrity and transparency - both within the team and externally. Our aim is to treat every legal issue with the utmost care and always adopt a clear stance. This basic understanding creates trust, which forms the basis for long-term co-operation and allows us to make decisions free from extraneous influences.

We create successful solutions through dialogue. We promote a culture of open communication in which different perspectives are not only permitted, but expressly encouraged. At Burkhalter Attorneys at Law, team spirit means that we support each other, share knowledge and take responsibility together. This means that not only we as a law firm benefit from strong team spirit, but also our clients, who can count on a well-coordinated and well-networked team.

We do not see our work as a purely legal service, but as a responsibility towards business and society. Every client gives us the opportunity to achieve concrete results with a tangible impact - be it in complex negotiations, in court or in the strategic support of business decisions. Our lawyers consciously accept this responsibility and work with the aim of creating solutions that are sustainable and practical.

Who we are looking for

People who combine law and business.

We are looking for lawyers and professionals who work with precision, take responsibility and create impact for our clients.

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