Bespoke Legal Excellence for International Entrepreneurs

Tatyana Davidoff, LL.M.

Tatyana Davidoff is a Partner at Davidoff Law. Her practice focuses on family offices and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) entrepreneurs.

Her areas are –  Banking Law, Financial and Capital Market & Instruments Law, Fund Law, M&A – mergers and acquisitions, Relocation and Real Estate transactions, Escrow Deals, Blockchain and Technology Law and Family Law (worldwide).

Geographically, she focuses on the UK, Switzerland, Central Europe, UAE and Hong Kong. 

With over 30 years of professional experience in Swiss banking and asset management   – Tatyana brings unparalleled expertise to mandates involving regulatory representation, cross-border compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) policies.

She managed capital market instruments and mutual funds up to CHF 10 bn and was Global Head of the Due Diligence Office – at the world’s biggest international banks. Her wealth of experience ensures strategic insights and precision in addressing complex legal and financial matters.

A sought-after speaker at conferences in London and Zurich, Tatyana publishes articles on topics of economics and law.

She is the President of the family charity foundation in Zurich (www.gd-foundation.com), with the decade of the well-known initiatives in society, academia, culture, and sports.

Tatyana has a Master of Law degree in International Business Law (LL.M.) from the University of Zürich (UZH) and two more Masters Degrees – in Economics and Mathematics. She studied at the major Universities in Switzerland, UK and Georgia.

Dr Ariel Sergio Davidoff, LL.M.

Ariel advises UHNWI Entrepreneurs, their companies and family offices as well as their families.

The areas covered are M&A, contract and commercial law, licences and listings, private markets both debt and equity, escrow transactions, equine law, relocation, real estate, art. Attractive niche is governmental relations and defence.

Geographically there is a large focus on the UK and US, then Switzerland and Monaco, the Middle East, and Hongkong.

Beside his mandates in the law firm, Ariel sits on the board of selected international companies, associations, charities and foundations.

Ariel has a Master of Law in International Business Law (LL.M.) from the University of Zurich, Magna cum laude) and is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 1999. He is also a qualified board and foundation board member by the University of Berne. His other degrees are in business administration up to a Doctorate.

Megan Waldmeier, BLaw

Agnieszka Kalinowska

Agnieszka is a legal counsel with many years of experience working with renowned international companies and law firms.

She specialises in legal issues of new technologies, copyright law, contract law and personal data, focusing on the IT industry (including cloud-based solutions, AI solutions, and international data flow). She has been involved in numerous projects related to preparing and negotiating IT contracts, including implementation, service and development, licensing and reseller agreements. Agnieszka provides also legal services in the area of digital operational resilience on the grounds of the DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act Regulation), regarding the implementation of its legal requirements.

As an active horse rider and horse enthusiast, Agnieszka is also a seasoned lawyer specializing in sports law, focusing on equestrian law. She possesses extensive knowledge and experienced insight in the realm of equestrian sports and horse breeding, and therefore, she successfully extends her practices internationally.

Agnieszka prepares and verifies contracts for industry participants, including, but not limited to, riders, trainers, sponsors, horse breeders, veterinarians, owners of equestrian centres, etc. In today’s globalised equestrian market, it is vital to assess the risks associated with international horse transactions, including auctions, to secure the best position for a client. Agnieszka provides expert advice and skillfully negotiates conditions of purchase and sale agreements on behalf of clients.

Agnieszka is also the author of publications on equestrian law (e.g., Horse & Business Magazine, Horse International) and a speaker at conferences and equestrian events (e.g., Horse and Business Academy and Poznań Equestrian Conference during CAVALIADA TOUR).

Agnieszka studied at Libera Università Maria Ss. Assunta in Rome is a School of Italian and European Law graduate at the University of Warsaw in collaboration with Università di Catania and Università Sacro Cuore di Milano. For an introductory meeting regarding legal advice on equestrian sports or related matters, please get in touch with Agnieszka.

John Luigi Megginson

John Luigi Megginson is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in private office and luxury brand management. He spent five years managing a prominent family office, overseeing UHNWI affairs, multi-jurisdictional assets, and private client services.

In addition, John Luigi successfully led an international luxury fashion brand, driving global partnerships and operational growth. Fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, he brings a global perspective and deep expertise in family office management. Based in Monaco, he provides strategic guidance to clients seeking bespoke private and corporate solutions.

Thomas Meier

Thomas Meier is a seasoned trust expert with over 40 years of professional experience in the financial and fiduciary sectors. After completing his training at Schweizerische Bankgesellschaft (now UBS) and gaining international experience in Paris and London, he held various leadership roles (including as CEO) at prestigious institutions such as Rothschild Trust Management AG and the trust division of HSBC Private Bank (Suisse) SA. From 2005 to June 2018, he served as Executive Director responsible for marketing and acquisition at Paicolex Trust Management AG in Küsnacht. He has also served as a board member for trust companies in the Isle of Man, the Caribbean, and Cyprus.

Thomas Meier has been a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 1993 and served several years as Vice President of the Swiss Association of Trust Companies (SATC). Since 2018, he has been a member of the advisory board of this organization. Additionally, he is a Non-Executive Director for companies in Geneva and Zurich. His extensive expertise and international network make him a highly respected advisor in the trust industry.

Kerstin Neeb

Kerstin is an Assiciate of the law firm and supports the clients in project management in take overs, regulatory issues and other fields.

Michael Pérez

Lic. iur. Michael Pérez, a Swiss and Spanish national, completed his legal training in Switzerland and then worked for several years as a lawyer in Western Switzerland and Basel regions. In 2006, he received his license to practice law in Austria. Since then, he has been responsible, in particular, for our clients with bilateral ties with Switzerland and Austria, in line with the “one-stop shop” principle. His focus is on legal issues related to the settlement of businesses, as well as cross-border distribution and sales activities. Due to his role as a member of the board and legal counsel at the Chamber of Commerce of Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein (www.hk-schweiz.at), Lic. iur. Michael Pérez also has access to valuable contacts, especially in the areas of economy and trade in all three countries.

Shimon Takagi

Shimon Takagi has been a licensed Japanese attorney-at-law (Bengoshi) since 1990. He is also admitted as a U.S. attorney in the State of New York. He handles matters in the areas of corporate and tax law, corporate transactions (acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances), structured finance (bank, asset-based and project finance), securities, real estate and commercial and tax litigation for Japanese and non-Japanese clients.