The Birgelen Wehrli law firm was founded in 1893 and is a partnership of independent, entrepreneurial and well-connected senior lawyers. Our partners have many years of experience in private practice as well as efficiently advising and litigating on a national and international level. We apply a comprehensive strategic, commercial, private law and general practice approach to all your issues. Within our law firm, you will have a dedicated partner committed to guarantee you a personal, effective and efficient experience.
YOUR PERSONAL
LAWYERS
The Birgelen Wehrli law firm was founded in 1893 and is a partnership of independent, entrepreneurial and well-connected senior lawyers. Our partners have many years of experience in private practice as well as efficiently advising and litigating on a national and international level. We apply a comprehensive strategic, commercial, private law and general practice approach to all your issues. Within our law firm, you will have a dedicated partner committed to guarantee you a personal, effective and efficient experience.
OUR SERVICES
AND EXPERIENCE
Please do not hesitate to contact us, whether you face a crisis situation or day to day legal challenges in your professional or personal life, also including your retirement and estate planning. We advise companies of all sizes on all legal issues. In particular, we work across the IT, life science, technology, trade and energy industries as well as the green economy. For small and medium-sized companies, including start-ups, we act as a trustworthy and efficient external legal department. Upon your request, we can also support your company or foundation as a member of the board of directors or authorized signatory, or act in your non-profit organization as a member of the board of trustees or executive board. As a family office, we offer comprehensive advice and individual services tailored to the needs of you personally and of your whole family.
BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW
BUSINESS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CONTRACTS
TRADEMARKS AND BUSINESS NAMES
EMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT LAW
OUR SERVICES
AND EXPERIENCE
Please do not hesitate to contact us, whether you face a crisis situation or day to day legal challenges in your professional or personal life, also including your retirement and estate planning. We advise companies of all sizes on all legal issues. In particular, we work across the IT, life science, technology, trade and energy industries as well as the green economy. For small and medium-sized companies, including start-ups, we act as a trustworthy and efficient external legal department. Upon your request, we can also support your company or foundation as a member of the board of directors or authorized signatory, or act in your non-profit organization as a member of the board of trustees or executive board. As a family office, we offer comprehensive advice and individual services tailored to the needs of you personally and of your whole family.
BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW
BUSINESS, PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CONTRACTS
TRADEMARKS AND BUSINESS NAMES
EMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT LAW
IT, MEDIA AND COPYRIGHT LAW
PERSONAL LIABILITY AND INSURANCE LAW
INHERITANCE LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING
FAMILY OFFICE SERVICES
TOGETHER WE SUCCEED –
IN SWITZERLAND
AND ACROSS THE GLOBE
Wherever you are, we work together with you towards your success. Our partners profit from a distinctly intercultural perspective and global experience. We can also draw on the expertise of our long-established, extensive Swiss and global network of carefully selected legal specialists and law firms. We have carefully tried and tested our network in order to offer you high quality support and services outside of our core areas of legal expertise. Our working languages are German, English and French.
TOGETHER WE SUCCEED – IN SWITZERLAND AND ACROSS THE GLOBE
Wherever you are, we work together with you towards your success. Our partners profit from a distinctly intercultural perspective and global experience. We can also draw on the expertise of our long-established, extensive Swiss and global network of carefully selected legal specialists and law firms. We have carefully tried and tested our network in order to offer you high quality support and services outside of our core areas of legal expertise. Our working languages are German, English and French.
IT, MEDIA AND COPYRIGHT LAW
PERSONAL LIABILITY AND INSURANCE LAW
INHERITANCE LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING
FAMILY OFFICE SERVICES
THE TEAM
As your lawyers, we are exclusively dedicated to your interests as our client, they are the focus of everything we do for you. Whether you are a business, a non-profit organization or an individual, you are equally important to us. We always offer you all our experience and ensure that our legal expertise is up-to-date for you. Your trust in our partnership is the foundation of our attorney client relationship and a strong and successful cooperation.
THE TEAM
As your lawyers, we are exclusively dedicated to your interests as our client, they are the focus of everything we do for you. Whether you are a business, a non-profit organization or an individual, you are equally important to us. We always offer you all our experience and ensure that our legal expertise is up-to-date for you. Your trust in our partnership is the foundation of our attorney client relationship and a strong and successful cooperation.
Dr. Erik Birgelen
Dr. iur., Attorney at Law / Partner
Erik Birgelen advises companies and private clients in various legal areas as well as in national and international matters.
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Michel Wehrli
lic. iur., Attorney at Law / Partner
Attorney at Law Michel Wehrli advises private clients as well as small and medium sized companies in various legal areas, in domestic as well as international affairs.
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CONTACT
Regula Müller
lic. iur., E.M.B.L.-HSG, Attorney at Law / Partner
Attorney at Law Regula Mueller advises private clients as well as small and medium sized companies in various legal areas, in domestic as well as international affairs.
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Christoph Birgelen
lic. iur., Attorney at Law / Partner
Attorney at Law Christoph Birgelen advises companies and private clients in various legal areas, in domestic as well as international affairs.
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Dr. Jeannette Wibmer
Dr. iur., LL.M. (LSE), Attorney at Law / Partner
Dr. Jeannette Wibmer advises corporate clients and entrepreneurs mainly in the fields of life science, IT/VR/AR, energy and the green economy as well as private individuals.
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CONTACT
CONTACT
Dori Lüscher
Administration & finances
CONTACT
Vanessa Kehl
Assistant / Student of Law
Tim Bertschinger
Assistant / Student of Law
Jonah Plock
Assistant / Student of Law
Dr. Erik Birgelen
Dr. iur., Attorney at Law / Partner
Erik Birgelen advises companies and private clients in various legal areas as well as in national and international matters.
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CONTACT
Michel Wehrli
lic. iur., Attorney at Law / Partner
Attorney at Law Michel Wehrli advises private clients as well as small and medium sized companies in various legal areas, in domestic as well as international affairs.
learn more
CONTACT
Regula Müller
lic. iur., E.M.B.L.-HSG, Attorney at Law / Partner
Attorney at Law Regula Mueller advises private clients as well as small and medium sized companies in various legal areas, in domestic as well as international affairs.
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CONTACT
Christoph Birgelen
lic. iur., Attorney at Law / Partner
Attorney at Law Christoph Birgelen advises companies and private clients in various legal areas, in domestic as well as international affairs.
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CONTACT
Dr. Jeannette Wibmer
Dr. iur., LL.M. (LSE), attorney at law / partner
Dr. Jeannette Wibmer advises corporate clients and entrepreneurs mainly in the fields of life science, IT/VR/AR, energy and the green economy as well as private individuals.
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CONTACT
Dori Lüscher
Administration & finances
CONTACT
Vanessa Kehl
Assistant / Student of Law
Tim Bertschinger
Assistant / Student of Law
Jonah Plock
Assistant / Student of Law
CONTACT
THE HISTORY OF THE LAW FIRM
It is with great pride that we look back on the 100 year history of our law firm. Our wealth of experience through several generations is also reflected in our large library. You are very welcome to take a look at it in person, we look forward to seeing you!
THE HISTORY
OF THE LAW FIRM
It is with great pride that we look back on the 100 year history of our law firm. Our wealth of experience through several generations is also reflected in our large library. You are very welcome to take a look at it in person, we look forward to seeing you!
1893
Founding of the law office by Dr. Richard Lang and Dr. Otto Lang
1903
Dr. Michael Thalberg joins the law firm as a partner, changing the name to Lang & Thalberg
1907
Dr. Jakob Thalberg is accepted as partner
1918
The office is now called Law Office Thalberg
1939
Dr. Kurt Thalberg joins as partner
1972
Dr. Erik Birgelen joins as partner and the firm changes its name to Thalberg & Birgelen
2000
lic. iur. Michel Wehrli joins the office as partner
2004
lic. Iur. Regula Mueller joins the office as partner
2005
The law firm changes its name to Birgelen Wehrli Attorneys at Law
2007
lic. Iur. Christoph Birgelen joins the office as partner
2020
Dr. Jeannette Wibmer LL.M (LSE) joins the office as partner
1893
Founding of the law office by Dr. Richard Lang and Dr. Otto Lang
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1903
Dr. Michael Thalberg joins the law firm as a partner, changing the name to Lang & Thalberg
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1907
Dr. Jakob Thalberg is accepted as partner
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1918
The office is now called Law Office Thalberg
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1939
Dr. Kurt Thalberg joins as partner
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1972
Dr. Erik Birgelen joins as partner and the firm changes its name to & Birgelen
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2000
lic. iur. Michel Wehrli joins the office as partner
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2004
lic. Iur. Regula Mueller joins the office as partner
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2005
The law firm changes its name to Birgelen Wehrli Attorneys at Law
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2007
lic. Iur. Christoph Birgelen joins the office as partner
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2020
Dr. Jeannette Wibmer LL.M (LSE) joins the office as partner