Dr Ariel Sergio Davidoff advises ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs, their companies, family offices and families on complex cross-border matters. His work covers M&A, contract and commercial law, licences and listings, private markets in debt and equity, escrow transactions, equine law, relocation, real estate and art.
A distinctive part of his practice is his work in governmental relations and defence. Clients value his experience in sensitive mandates, international structures and strategic business matters.
Geographically he focuses on the United Kingdom and the United States, followed by Switzerland and Monaco, the Middle East and Hong Kong. This international background supports mandates that require commercial judgement across several jurisdictions.
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business Law, University of Zurich, awarded magna cum laude. Full member of STEP since 1999. Qualified board member through the University of Berne. His further academic background includes degrees in business administration, including a doctoral degree.
Ariel leads the Swiss Desk of the UK law firm W Legal and acts as a cooperation partner of the Austrian firm LawCo. Alongside his legal work he serves on the boards of selected international companies, associations, charities and foundations.
Listed as a Recommended corporate lawyer in the Spear’s 500 and profiled by Citywealth.
