Philosophy The legal world is constantly evolving. As each area of law becomes more complex and specialized, Charrière Mauron & Associés provides specializations for its generalist lawyers, who are required to undergo targeted continuous training to best advise their clients. Charrière Mauron & Associés Established in Bulle since 1987 and practicing primarily in the canton of Fribourg but also in other French-speaking cantons, Charrière Mauron & Associés has acquired extensive experience in all the legal fields it handles daily. It also has a thorough understanding of the economic and associative sectors of the region, enabling it to advise both individuals and legal entities, public authorities, and businesses in numerous areas. It is also well integrated into the Fribourg judicial environment. History In October 1987, Me Bruno Charrière established himself as an independent generalist lawyer in Bulle and founded his own firm. He was joined in 1993 by Me Maurice Ropraz, with whom he collaborated until 2001, when Ropraz was elected Prefect of Gruyère, a position he held for 10 years before being elected to the Council of State in 2011. During this period, a secondary office was created in Châtel-St-Denis. From 2001, Me Pierre Mauron replaced Me Ropraz as a partner. The firm then expanded in 2006 with the hiring of Me Carl-Alex Ridoré, until his election as Prefect of Sarine in 2008, and with the hiring of many other lawyers. On May 5, 2016, Me Bruno Charrière tragically passed away (article in La Gruyère on May 7, 2016). His name and memory are inextricably linked to Charrière Mauron & Associés. On January 1, 2018, Mes Pierre Mauron, Véronique Aeby, and Julien Membrez formed the company Charrière Mauron & Associés SA. On January 1, 2021, Me Constantin Ruffieux joined them as a partner. Since 2000, the firm has been continuously training trainee lawyers.

Studio Legale e Notarile Gagliardi & Giang The Gagliardi & Giang law and notary's office was founded in Bellinzona on the initiative of lawyers Federico Gagliardi and Vinh Giang. The firm caters to both private and institutional clients, offering advice and advocacy in all areas of law. The firm also offers all notarial activities. The firm's lawyers assist clients from the initial consultation through to representation before civil, criminal, administrative and arbitration courts. We favour in-depth analysis of the peculiarities of the case submitted to us in relation to our clients' needs, in order to effectively take the necessary steps to achieve a sustainable and satisfactory result for our clients' interests, both in contentious proceedings and in extrajudicial proceedings aimed at finding an amicable solution. The firm focuses on a direct and personal relationship, working with speed, professionalism and in a confidential manner. Thanks to the experience gained by the firm's lawyers, legal and notarial mandates are followed with the utmost diligence and care. Legal services: Personality law Family, child and adult protection law Succession law Real rights Contract law Consulting and drafting of contracts Corporate law Execution and bankruptcy law, debt collection procedures Social and private insurance law Criminal law and administrative criminal law Road traffic law Administrative law Foreigners' Law Arbitration Procedures Notary services Land law Corporate law Family, adult protection and inheritance law Preparation of notarial patents

With more than 220 legal professionals (consisting of partners, of counsels, associates, tax advisors and notaries) and more than 400 employees, the firm, which has its origins in 1885, is one of the largest and most traditional law firms in Switzerland, with offices in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano and Zurich, and representative offices in Binningen, Sion, Shanghai and Tokyo. Kellerhals Carrard is active throughout Switzerland, maintaining very strong local roots, whilst advising clients nationally and abroad. We advise and represent companies and entrepreneurs from all industries and economic sectors, public authorities, national and international organisations and private individuals before all judicial and administrative bodies nationally and abroad in practically all areas of the law. Our activities are focused on: • Company and corporate law, external legal department • Litigation, arbitration and insolvency law • M&A and capital markets law • Construction and real estate • Regulatory financial markets law, financial services, collective investments, leasing, insurance • IT/IP, distribution, competition and anti-trust law • International sports law • Tax • Public law • Employment and social insurance law • Commercial criminal law and international mutual assistance / compliance • Family and inheritance law for private customers • Notarial office We focus in particular on the areas of financial services, life sciences, IMT (Information, Technology and Media), sport, energy, real estate/construction as well as on trading and retail.