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Attorney at Law

Through his work in litigation, arbitration, and in the private client departments of major business law firms in Switzerland, Jonas Walker has acquired the professional tools to be an exceptional consultant of corporate clients and private individuals. Due to his extensive work in different areas of law, both businesses and private individuals can expect to get best-in-class legal advice in all areas of his expertise.

Curriculum

  • Partner at Walker Law (Zurich; since 2020)
  • Associate and Senior Associate at leading Swiss business law firms (Zurich; 2015-2020)
  • National University of Singapore; LL.M. in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (Singapore; 2019)
  • Admission to the Bar (Zurich; 2015)
  • Junior Associate at a Swiss business law firm (Zurich; 2013-2014)
  • Law clerk at the District Court of Zurich (Zurich; 2012-2013)
  • Intern at the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore (Singapore; 2011-2012)

Languages

  • German
  • English

Memberships

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)

Admission

  • All Swiss Courts

Attorney at Law

Through his work in litigation, arbitration, and in the private client departments of major business law firms in Switzerland, Jonas Walker has acquired the professional tools to be an exceptional consultant of corporate clients and private individuals. Due to his extensive work in different areas of law, both businesses and private individuals can expect to get best-in-class legal advice in all areas of his expertise.

Curriculum

  • Partner at Walker Law (Zurich; since 2020)
  • Associate and Senior Associate at leading Swiss business law firms (Zurich; 2015-2020)
  • National University of Singapore; LL.M. in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution (Singapore; 2019)
  • Admission to the Bar (Zurich; 2015)
  • Junior Associate at a Swiss business law firm (Zurich; 2013-2014)
  • Law clerk at the District Court of Zurich (Zurich; 2012-2013)
  • Intern at the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore (Singapore; 2011-2012)

Languages

  • German
  • English

Memberships

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)

Admission

  • All Swiss Courts

Practice Areas

Walker Law supports corporate and private clients in all aspects of business law. We deliver tailor-made commercial solutions and subscribe to highest levels of quality and service.

Dispute Resolution

Walker Law will represent you efficiently and with full commitment before all Swiss courts as well as in arbitration proceedings. Whether you are seeking a judgement or trying to find an amicable solution, our precision paired with a good measure of creativity will stand you in good stead.

Recent Work Experience

  • Representing a corporate client in a rental dispute before the Federal Supreme Court
  • Representing a CEO against his former employer before a Swiss Labour Court
  • Representing a corporate client in proceedings before a Swiss Commercial Court which ended in a settlement

General Contract Law

To pre-empt disputes, well-drafted contracts are essential for businesses as well as for private individuals. Walker Law has a proven track record with any type of commercial agreement.

Recent Work Experience

  • Drafting a loan agreement for a private investor
  • Negotiating a cooperation agreement for a corporate client
  • Drafting of various subscription contracts for a corporate client

Corporate & Commercial

Walker Law advises on the founding and organisation of corporate structures. Our activities include corporate housekeeping and all types of commercial agreements.

Recent Work Experience

  • Representing a seller entering into a share purchase agreement
  • Acting as an independent proxy for a worldwide business based in Switzerland
  • Drafting a shareholder agreement for a private individual

Debt Enforcement

Walker Law will assist you in all matters of debt enforcement and bankruptcy law proceedings.

Recent Work Experience

  • Drafting a warning letter and negotiating a payment agreement for a corporate client
  • Initiating debt enforcement proceedings against a non-paying customer
  • Advising and representing a creditor on the freezing of a bank account in attachment proceedings

Employment

Walker Law supports corporate clients and private individuals in all aspects of employment law.

Recent Work Experience

  • Advising a senior executive on negotiating his reference with his former employer
  • Representing a corporate client against a former employee regarding compensation and bonus claims
  • Advising on a dismissal of an employee and drafting of a termination agreement

Real Estate

Walker Law has acquired extensive experience in buying and selling of any kind of real estate and in all aspects of tenancy law.

Recent Work Experience

  • Advising a real estate owner on a dispute between neighbours 
  • Negotiating a rental contract for a corporate client
  • Representing a landlord before a Swiss Commercial Court regarding an extraordinary termination of lease

Private Clients

Walker Law assists private individuals in all matters of estate planning and the preservation of personal wealth.

Recent Work Experience

  • Advising parents on an inheritance agreement with their descendants
  • Drafting and advising on a last will, a precautionary order and a living will for a Swiss entrepreneur
  • Advising a private individual entering into a pre-nuptial agreement

White Collar Crime

Walker Law advises and represents private individuals and corporations in criminal offence cases, in particular in the area of economic misconduct.

Recent Work Experience

  • Advising an investor on various offences against his personal wealth
  • Drafting of a criminal complaint for a corporate client in a case of cyber fraud
  • Advising a corporate client on corruption charges

Protection of Personality

Walker Law supports private individuals and corporate clients on offences against personal honour, including slanderous media reporting.

Recent Work Experience

  • Advising and representing a private client subjected to defamation and insult
  • Request for a desist order to prevent an editor from publishing harmful information
  • Advising a private client on his rights in connection with false information published in the newspaper

Contact

Höschgasse 25
8008 Zurich
Switzerland

contact@walkerlaw.ch