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The transport practice at MME Legal | Tax | Compliance advises and represents its clients across the full range of transport-related legal and tax matters, including regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating transport contracts, and maritime insurance matters. Notably, Raphael Brunner, who heads the team, has 22 years of experience in the sector and focuses his practice on international trade, distribution and logistics law as well as shipping and transport law. Maura Décosterd specialises in trade (WTO) policy and regulations.

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  • 'The top team in Switzerland when it comes to export controls and sanctions topics.'
  • 'The team is extremely competent and not only acts as a legal advisor but also provides assessments of the market, external impact and strategic decisions - if this is desired. The cooperation is close and they work hand in hand with us.'
  • 'Raphael Brunner is a very knowledgeable and experienced advisor in this particular area, enabling our company to manage and anticipate risks that may arise with particular transactions, holistically analysing all angles of such transactions from start to finish.'
  • 'MME provides specific knowledge in transport law and connected fields and provides clear and transparent solutions, covering all legal aspects successfully.'
  • 'The firm has a very proactive approach and they deliver high-quality advice.'
  • 'Raphael Brunner is well known and very approachable. He works with younger team members, but he is always available to work with us on the case. He knows what's going on in the case and in the market.'
  • 'Raphael Brunner is a top transport and commercial lawyer who we instruct on a regular basis and we are always happy with his handling of matters and results.'

Work highlights

  • Advised a European company specializing in autonomous flight systems on cross-border transport and trade matters, including sanctions, export control, and tax structuring.
  • Advising and representing Switzerland’s largest private parcel shipping company as international lead counsel in a broad range of cross-border transport and trade matters.
  • Representing a Dutch logistics company in a cross-border dispute related to allegedly contaminated sugar in warehouses.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Raphael Brunner

Other key lawyers

Maura Décosterd