Legal Opinion – Jost & Partners
 

Legal Opinion

Legal expertise trusted by international companies and leading law firms

 

A legal opinion under Swiss or Liechtenstein law is not a mere formality — it is a critical component in cross-border transactions, financial operations, and judicial or arbitral proceedings.
At Jost & Partners Swiss Law Firm, we provide high-quality, reliable legal opinions that are recognised and accepted by leading banks, regulators, government bodies, and courts.

What Is a Legal Opinion?

A legal opinion is a formal legal statement confirming the validity, legal effect, and enforceability of a specific transaction, document, or legal relationship under applicable Swiss or Liechtenstein law.

Legal opinions are commonly required in the following situations:

  • Opening corporate or personal bank accounts
  • Updating KYC files with servicing banks
  • Explaining transaction structures and the origin of funds to compliance departments
  • International financings, guarantees, and secured transactions
  • Corporate restructurings, mergers, and acquisitions
  • Judicial and arbitral proceedings involving foreign or cross-border elements

Our Services Include

  • Drafting legal opinions under Swiss or Liechtenstein law
  • Legal due diligence on corporate existence, authority, and resolutions
  • Opinions on the enforceability of contractual obligations under Swiss law
  • Confirmation of the validity and applicability of jurisdiction and arbitration clauses

Who We Work With

  • International law firms advising on complex, cross-border matters
  • Banks, investment funds, and financial service providers
  • Global corporations and high-net-worth individuals involved in regulated or high-value transactions

Why Choose Jost & Partners Swiss Law Firm?

Specialised expertise
Our legal opinions are issued by a Doctor of Law with over 15 years of practical experience in Swiss law, international private law, and financial regulation.

Proven track record
Our opinions are relied upon by major law firms and accepted by courts, regulators, and financial institutions in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, the EU, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, the United States, Canada, and Israel.

Efficiency and confidentiality
We deliver clear, authoritative opinions promptly and in full compliance with strict confidentiality standards.

Multilingual delivery
We issue legal opinions in English, German, French, Ukrainian, and Russian — tailored to the needs of global transactions and cross-border clients.

 


 

Need a legal opinion for a bank, transaction, or court proceeding?

Jost & Partners Swiss Law Firm delivers it

with precision, speed, and professionalism!