Marie Jenny

Dr. Marie Jenny is a Swiss qualified Attorney-at-Law specializing in corporate law, public and private M&A, capital markets, corporate governance, and works as Legal Counsel at the Swiss Takeover Board. Prior to joining the Swiss Takeover Board, she practiced at Zurich and Geneva-based leading Swiss business law firms. She holds a law degree and a doctorate from the University of Geneva, both summa cum laude, as well as an LL.M. from Harvard Law School, which she also attended as a visiting researcher. Dr. Marie Jenny has authored various publications in her areas of research interests.

Real estate development and silent partnership: appearances may not always be deceiving

Unlike in a simple partnership, the silent partner in a silent partnership is not liable for a debt incurred by the general partner under a work contract with a contractor in a real estate development project.

Shareholders’ dispute regarding a former joint venture: Are today’s partners tomorrow’s enemies?

The interpretation of a shareholders’ agreement in a former joint venture which provided for option rights upon change of control.