about us
Our Philosophy
everwise started its activities in Switzerland with the clear purpose of helping individuals, companies and institutions capitalise on new opportunities while at the same time assessing and managing risk to deliver responsible growth.
We strive to continuously improve the quality of all our services, investing in development, growing our network and pursuing innovative approaches where possible. We ensure that our business ecosystem is composed of stakeholders who also put social and environmental impact firmly at the centre of their activities.
our team
Sefkat HOTIN
Founder & Managing Partner
Senior Legal Counsel, leading our Commercial Law Practices
Titulaire du brevet d’avocat
LL.M. Legal Issues, Crime and Security of Information Technologies, HEC Lausanne & Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice and Public Administration Lausanne
Specialised in
- Contract law
- Commercial negotiations
- Compliance
- Competition law
- Intellectual Property
Industry in depth experience
- Consumer Goods Industry
- Healthcare
- Publishing activities / EdTech
- Online Services
- Non-profit organisations
After her studies at the University of Lausanne, Faculties of Law and HEC, Sefkat started her career in the legal department of one of the largest global consulting firms. She then went on to work for business law firms.
After successfully passing the Bar examination in Switzerland (Vaud) and the thrilling experience of assisting the Contract Law courses at the Faculty of law in Lausanne, she became partner of a law firm. In 2010, Sefkat decided to work more closely to industry and joined the legal department of a multinational company, as co-head of the legal department for the Swiss market.
She founded everwise in 2019 and advises companies of all sizes, ranging from start-ups to multinationals, active in many sectors.
She is committed to managing close and long-term relationships with companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, in a wide range of sectors.
Sefkat is a contract law teacher (Federal Diploma Procurement & Purchasing) at the Centre romand en formation continue (CEFCO) and also leads legal workshops dedicated to employees in companies of all sizes (from multinationals to start-ups) where she provides training to the sales, marketing, supply chain and purchasing teams on key legal matters and compliance.
Sefkat is also a Board Member of Swiss public utility Institutions and certified by the Swiss Board School (IMP St. Gallen University, HEC Lausanne, Swiss Board Institute and Swiss Board School).
Solène TIERNY OESCH
Partner
Senior Legal Counsel, leading our Data Privacy Law Practices
Titulaire du brevet d’avocat
LL.M. International Trade and Commercial Law, University of Durham
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP-E) & Manager (CIPP-M), IAPP
Specialised in
- Contract law
- Corporate and Commercial law
- Data Privacy
- Compliance
- Competition law
- Human Resources
Industry in depth experience
- Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
- Online Services
- National and International Retail
After obtaining her Bachelor and Master of Law at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and an LL.M in International Trade and Commercial Law at the University of Durham (UK), Solène worked for the District Court in Fribourg. In 2010, she passed her Bar examination and practiced in different law firms in Fribourg, Geneva and Lausanne. Then, to be closer to business and boost her commercial experience and knowledge, she moved to a multinational company as Legal Counsel working for different markets around the world.
She joined everwise in 2022.
Solène specializes in domestic and international commercial matters.
She has extensive experience in Data Protection, contract drafting, negotiation and dispute avoidance. Solène is also an experienced trainer in legal matters for marketing and sales teams in companies of all sizes.
Pragmatic and with a strong understanding of business, Solène works very closely with her clients to find the best solution according to their needs. She is appreciated for being a highly reliable, diplomatic, resilient and trusted working partner.
Our Expertise
by industry
Thanks to our extensive in-house experience and network, we bring specific expertise in the following industries:
- Food and Beverage
- Packaging
- Healthcare
- Pharma industry
- Publishing activities
- Online Services
by legal fields of activity
- Contracts
- Commercial
- Human Resources
- Corporate Affaire
- Data Privacy
- Intellectual Property (copyright, trademarks, etc.)
- Competition Law
- Digital Activities
- General Compliance (anti-corruption/bribery/money laundering/etc.)
Our ecosystem
Based on the specific needs we identify together, everwise may help you define the nature of services accessible and provide a list of experts within our ecosystem. Our international network of experts have been chosen for their exceptional technical qualifications as well as their ability to manage key strategic issues. We also collaborate with leading law firms, both locally and internationally, especially if the support requires judicial intervention.
- Accounting
- Tax
- Notaries
- Regulatory Services
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Insurance brokers
- Banking solutions
everwise is part of the Swiss Triple Impact Directory
We are proud to be listed in the Swiss Triple Impact Directory (STI), a national directory of companies taking concrete steps towards a sustainable future. STI is co-initiated by B Lab Switzerland , a non-profit organisation that uses business as a force for good, the Swiss Confederation through its Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and the Global Compact Switzerland and Liechtenstein network.
The programme allows companies to measure their impact with respect to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to identify ways of improvement to be implemented in a very concrete way. everwise is now registered in the Swiss Triple Impact Directory.
Within the framework of the STI programme, we were able to identify the most important impactful SDGs for our company and develop a concrete action plan. These targets were then submitted to a review process in which B Lab Switzerland examined the impact and relevance of each sustainability commitment, as well as the detailed action plan.
our commitments
We are conscious of the privileged role we play alongside entrepreneurs, companies and institutions, actively contributing to their strategic decisions.
Our inclusion in the STI directory is a recognition of our efforts to contribute to a climate and socially conscious future and formalises some of our commitments.
As part of the STI, everwise highlighted the following commitments:
- By 2024, we implement a practice that incorporates one or more ESG sustainability impact elements in the advice and support of 80% of our clients, as well as in all of our legal training and/or awareness events.
- By 2025, we support pro bono at least six initiatives that increase the adoption of responsible governance principles by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational companies or non-profit organisations.
- By 2025, we are implementing digital solutions for the exchange of confidential information enabling at least 60% of our clients to benefit from them, thereby significantly reducing the use of paper, through our responsible Digital Legal Service Provider solutions.
If you want to know more about our commitments: STI Directory (swisstripleimpact.ch)