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🎉 Welcome back, Dominic! We’re excited to have Dominic Kofler return to LEXR—this time as an Associate in our Corporate & VC Transactions team! Dominic first joined us in summer 2024 as an interim Junior Legal Counsel while preparing for the Zurich bar exam. Now, he’s back as a fully qualified attorney and ready to dive into the next chapter with us. Congrats again, Dominic - great to have you on board! 🚀

One lawyer or a full legal team—what’s the smarter choice for scaling companies? If your business is selling to enterprises or operates in regulated industries, you already know: ➡️ Legal isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s critical.  ➡️ But building an in-house legal team too early? Not cost-effective.  ➡️ Relying on traditional law firms for every contract tweak? Not the most efficient either. So what’s the solution? 💡 Our Legal Team Subscription gives you the flexibility, expertise, and speed of an internal legal team—without the in-house overhead.     Compare your options—and see why growing companies trust LEXR to cover their day-to-day legal needs 👉 https://lnkd.in/dwCb8CeV   How do you currently handle legal? In-house, external, or still figuring it out? 

LEXR goes Munich 🥨 We usually kick off the year with a ski trip in the mountains – but this time, we traded snow for city vibes and took our team offsite to Munich. From Brauhaus dinner and strategy sessions to rooftop views with pizza ✨ Big thank you to the whole team for bringing the energy, ideas, and laughs – and to Munich for the sunshine, good beer, and plenty of memorable moments. Already counting down to the next time we’re all in one place 🧡

GenAI Zürich 2025 was a blast! Audrey Canova, Nicoletta Iurilli & I represented LEXR's tech law, contracts & IP team and talked with a lot of people from a wide range of backgrounds, but a common interest in GenAI. Thanks to everyone who attended the "GenAI Investment & Legal Landscape" slot, where I spoke on contracting tips when selling AI tools to corporates & public authorities. And a big THANK YOU to Ruggiero Dargenio and team for the great organization, I will definitely be back next year!

We're back from START Summit 2025 – and still inspired by the energy, ideas, latest trends, and all the great conversations we had over the two days. 🚀 Our team members Armin Kaiser, Thomas Kuster, Michele Vitali, Maja Rajić, Nicoletta Iurilli, Luca Grand, Charlotte Zosso, and Samuel Noser connected with founders and fellow ecosystem players – exchanging thoughts on all things startups, from building and scaling to the everyday challenges along the way. Big thank you to the START Global team for putting together this event! ✨ #START25 

Welcome, Audrey Canova! 👋 We're thrilled to officially welcome Audrey as a Senior Associate to our Tech, Contracts & IP team! 🚀After supporting us as a freelancer for the past year, we're excited to have her join us full-time. Audrey advises Swiss and international founders, startups, and companies on a wide range of topics, from contracts to HR. With her extensive experience at major Swiss law firms and the Federal Office of Justice, she brings deep expertise in private international law, litigation, and real estate. Beyond that, Audrey has a strong background in tech, having worked at a legal tech startup — making her a great addition to our team. Looking forward to working together, Audrey! ✨

ESOP vs. PSOP: What’s best for your startup? Stock options plans are a great way to attract and retain top talent - but should you offer real shares (ESOP) or phantom shares (PSOP)? 🤔 Here’s the key difference: 👉 ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) Employees become actual shareholders with voting rights and financial benefits. They get shares (often at a discount), but the setup is complex, and taxation can be tricky. 👉 PSOP (Phantom Stock Option Plan) Employees don’t receive real shares but gain a contractual right to participate in the company’s exit or dividends - without shareholder rights. It’s easier to implement but offers a weaker retention effect. 💡 Best practice from my experience: Set up an ESOP or PSOP with your first financing round to align incentives early. In future episodes, we will look at each of these plans individually in more details. Got questions or need advice? Check out our FREE guide here (https://shorturl.at/Oyd3n) or drop me a DM. 📩 Next week in Episode 32, we will take a first look at AI compliance and what you should be aware when implementing AI-powered solutions in your services. #FridayForFounders

🚀 Welcome to the team, Charlotte Zosso! We’re excited to welcome Charlotte as a Junior Associate in our M&A team, where she will also support our notary services. Charlotte holds a master's degree in law and economics from the University of St. Gallen and has already gained valuable experience in corporate and tax law during her studies. Now, she’s bringing her expertise and fresh perspective to LEXR! Excited to have you on board, Charlotte! ✨

Bonuses can boost motivation - until they cause legal trouble. Here’s how to avoid that. 👉 Best Practice: Tie Bonuses to Measurable Goals Want a simple and clear bonus structure? Link bonuses to specific, measurable targets - like a sales commission based on revenue. This way, there’s no confusion about when a bonus is due (and when it’s not). 👉 Discretionary Bonuses: A Double-Edged Sword For maximum flexibility, bonuses can be made discretionary, meaning the employer decides if and how much to pay. However, there’s a risk: ⚠️ If bonuses are paid regularly (e.g., three years in a row) without conditions, they may legally become part of the salary. That means employees could still claim them—even in a bad year. 👉 How to Mitigate Risks   ✔️ Clearly state in the employment contract that bonuses are discretionary.  ✔️ Repeat this in every bonus payment letter to reinforce the terms. Want to avoid bonus-related legal risk? Grab our FREE guide (https://shorturl.at/Oyd3n) or DM me for quick advice. Next week in Episode 31, I’ll cover the key differences between ESOP and PSOP. #FridayForFounders  

⚡Powering the Future of Renewable Energy ☀️ From an idea to a leading force in industrial solar energy—Ampere Dynamic has come a long way in just four years. With over 65 large-scale photovoltaic projects totaling 32,081 kWp, they’re driving the shift toward a more sustainable and independent energy future in Switzerland. In our latest customer story, Co-Founder Niklas Fruth shares: 🔸 What sparked the idea for Ampere Dynamic 🔸 How they tackle challenges in large-scale solar projects 🔸 Their vision for shaping Switzerland’s energy transition 🔸 Their experience working with the LEXR team Thanks Ampere Dynamic for trusting us as your legal partner! Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dHB6hcR7 Alexander B. Vinzenth Wieser-Linhart Christina Gierlinger Miriam Looser Jessica Häuselmann Thomas Kuster