About the LawyerStefan Jud is a partner at Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG in Zurich, Switzerland, where he focuses on private equity within the broader framework of commercial, contract, and corporate law. His practice is dedicated to advising Swiss and international clients on corporate legal matters, particularly in connection with private equity investments, transactions, and structures. He supports clients in negotiating and structuring commercial contracts for Swiss and cross‑border transactions and is known for providing goal‑oriented and carefully documented legal solutions. His approach to private equity work is characterized by efficiency, strong commercial understanding, and a solution‑focused mindset tailored to the needs of sophisticated investors and corporate clients.At Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG, a firm recognized for its focus on commercial and tax law as well as notary services, Stefan contributes to the private equity offering that spans the full deal lifecycle, from initial investment structures to exits. He combines in‑depth knowledge of Swiss corporate and contract law with a practical understanding of investor needs in private equity and venture capital environments, aligning legal risk management with business objectives in complex transactions.ExperienceStefan Jud has been an attorney at Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG since 2017 and became a partner in 2023. His early professional experience includes trainee positions at a Swiss law firm in Zurich between 2014 and 2015, followed by a clerkship at the High Court of the Canton of St. Gallen from 2015 to 2016. After his admission to the bar in 2017, he joined Badertscher Attorneys at Law, where he has steadily developed his career with an emphasis on commercial and corporate law matters closely connected to private equity activity.Within Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG, Stefan’s work is integrated into the firm’s practice in M&A, private equity and financings, where the team advises clients in sectors such as banking and finance, trade, energy, pharmaceutical, medical technology, insurance, natural resources, media, ICT and other industries. In this environment, he contributes to transactions involving venture capital and private equity investments, as well as the purchase of shares or companies, management buy‑outs, leveraged buy‑outs, spin‑offs, public offerings, listings, and other complex Swiss and cross‑border transactions. This transactional experience reinforces his profile as a private equity lawyer capable of navigating multi‑jurisdictional deal structures and investor requirements.Stefan is also active in thought leadership related to corporate and investment matters. He has co‑authored publications addressing topics such as insurance litigation and corporate liability, including “Reference Guide Insurance Litigation Switzerland March 2023” and “Liability of directors and board members in corporate groups.” These works demonstrate his familiarity with governance and risk issues that frequently arise in private equity‑backed corporate groups and transactional settings. In addition, he has contributed to further legal publications alongside other partners at Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG, reflecting continuous engagement with current legal developments relevant to investors and companies.SpecialtyStefan Jud specializes in private equity within the broader context of commercial, contract, and corporate law. His core focus is advising private equity funds, investors, and portfolio companies on:

Structuring and documenting private equity investments and corporate transactions involving Swiss entities.
Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts for Swiss and cross‑border deals, including share purchase agreements and related transaction documentation.
Addressing corporate governance and liability issues arising in private equity‑backed corporate groups.
Designing efficient, pragmatic legal solutions that align with investment strategies and transaction timelines.

His work encompasses the negotiation and structuring of commercial contracts for international transactions, where he ensures that investment structures, rights, and obligations are clearly documented and enforceable. In private equity matters, Stefan emphasizes a goal‑oriented approach that balances legal precision with commercial practicality, helping clients manage regulatory and transactional risk while maintaining deal momentum.Stefan’s private equity expertise is supported by the firm’s broader capabilities in M&A, IPOs, capital markets, and financings. He operates within a team experienced in venture capital and private equity transactions and is familiar with market‑standard structures such as management buy‑outs, leveraged buy‑outs, and complex acquisition structures involving multiple investor layers. His combination of corporate law knowledge and economic understanding allows him to advise on the legal implications of investment decisions and the structuring of portfolio company arrangements.EducationStefan Jud holds a Master of Arts in Law and Economics (M.A. HSG) from the University of St. Gallen, completed in 2015. This degree combines legal training with economic analysis, providing him with a solid foundation for advising clients in corporate and private equity transactions where legal issues intersect with financial and business considerations.In addition to his St. Gallen degree, he has obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, completed in 2021–2022, further enhancing his academic credentials and deepening his expertise in complex legal issues relevant to international commercial and private equity work. This combination of Swiss and international legal education supports his ability to navigate cross‑border transactions and to understand the expectations of global investors operating in the Swiss market.

Award / recognition: Stefan Jud is presented by Global Law Experts as an Exclusive Member for Private Equity Law in Switzerland at Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG.
Industry recognition: Global Law Experts says Stefan Jud was “recognized for integrated advisory approach” and that his work contributes to the firm’s reputation nationally and internationally in commercial and tax law.
Leadership role: Finews identifies Stefan Jud as an experienced legal expert and current partner at Badertscher Rechtsanwälte.