The Situation

When LAYERED GmbH, a robotics startup, set out to incorporate in Switzerland, the process came with the usual challenges: navigating legal requirements, managing timelines, and handling the additional complexity of an ETH Zurich spin-off.

For the founding team, it was important to get the structure right from the beginning while maintaining speed and focus on building the company

Our Approach

Alfred supported LAYERED GmbH throughout the incorporation process and the broader spin-off context.

We handled the drafting and coordination of the incorporation documents, worked closely with the relevant stakeholders, and ensured that all legal and administrative steps were completed efficiently. At the same time, we advised on the specific aspects related to the ETH spin-off, helping the founders navigate requirements without adding unnecessary complexity.

Our approach was to keep the process clear, responsive, and aligned with the company’s pace.

The Impact

LAYERED GmbH was successfully incorporated with a solid legal foundation in place.

With the structure set up correctly from the start, the team was able to focus on product development and early growth, without being slowed down by legal or administrative hurdles.

“Alfred’s expertise in Swiss corporate law and strategic advisory was key to our successful incorporation and spin-off process. Their proactive, integrated approach felt less like outsourcing and more like having an in-house legal team with VC-world agility.” Dr. Selen Ercan Jenny, Co-founder, LAYERED GmbH

The Team

Thierry Barbey, Founding Partner (Legal Advisory)

Thomas van Gammeren, Associate (Legal Advisory)

Sandro Stich, Senior Associate (Legal Advisory)