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The team
Meet our interdisciplinary team. We support each other and value the professional exchange of ideas in order to provide you with the best possible advice. As a team, we achieve the best results for our clients.
Adrian Schmid
lic. iur., attorney-at-law, LL.M. Taxation
- Kompetenzen M&A transactions, Company Law, Company Succession, Contract Law / Contract Drafting, Tax Law
Adrian Schmid founded Pilatushof in 2011 and is the owner of Pilatushof AG. With his wealth of experience from previous banking and fiduciary activities, he provides comprehensive advice and support to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Werdegang
| Since 2011 | Attorney-at-law at Pilatushof (founder and owner of Pilatushof AG) |
| 2009 – 2011 | Partner at Hess & Schmid, Attorneys-at-law and Notaries, Sarnen |
| 2003 – 2009 | Balmer-Etienne AG in Lucerne, Head of Private Clients and Legal Affairs |
| 2000 – 2003 | Zuger Kantonalbank, Head of Financial Planning, Member of the Management Board |
| 1997 – 2000 | UBS AG Basel, Financial Planning, Junior Key People Program |
| 1997 | Admitted to the bar in the Canton of Lucerne |
| seit 2009 | Substitute Judge of the Cantonal Court of Lucerne (Social Insurance Law and Tax Law Division) |
| 2010 – 2018 | Member of the Bar Association of the Canton of Obwalden |
Ramona Wenk
MLaw, attorney-at-law and Notary Public
- Kompetenzen Vertragsrecht, property law, M&A transactions, Contract law, Company Law, Company Succession, Inheritance law, Notary
Ramona Wenk brings valuable experience from her previous work at a renowned trust company and law firm. Her expertise lies particularly in all areas of notarial practice. She is also happy to provide our clients with profound and comprehensive representation in other matters relating to inheritance and corporate law, as well as in the areas of corporate succession and M&A transactions. Thanks to her wide-ranging practical experience, she is able to provide our clients with comprehensive, solution-oriented, and personalized advice. Her goal-oriented approach and open, friendly manner are equally appreciated by clients and colleagues alike.
Werdegang
| since 2022 | Attorney-at-law and Notary Public at Pilatushof Law office |
| 2020 – 2022 | Attorney-at-law and trustee at a trust company |
| 2022 | Notary patent of the Canton of Lucerne |
| 2020 | Patent as administrator of debt restructuring of the canton of lucerne |
| 2019 – 2020 | Lecturer at a higher technical college |
| 2018 – 2020 | Attorney-at-law in a law firm in Zug |
| 2017 | Admitted to the bar of the Canton of Lucerne |
Reto von Glutz
lic. iur., attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Construction law and environmental law, administrative law, Social Insurance Law, Tenancy Law
As a former court clerk at the Cantonal Court of Lucerne and a self-employed attorney, Reto von Glutz has in-depth practical experience in administrative law, planning and construction law, as well as in the area of taxes and levies (fees). His analytical and calm demeanour make him very popular with clients.
Werdegang
| since 2020 | Attorney-at-law at Pilatushof |
| 2016 – 2020 | Attorney-at-law at a law firm in Horw |
| 2012 – 2015 | Attorney-at-law at a law firm in Lucerne |
| 2010 – 2013 | Court Clerk at the Administrative Court/the Cantonal Court of Lucerne (4th division) |
| 2006 – 2010 | Legal officer in the Security Department of the Canton of Schwyz, Legal and Appeals Service |
| 2005 – 2006 | Anwaltspraktikum in einer Anwaltskanzlei in Luzern |
| 2004 – 2005 | Legal internship at a law firm in Lucerne |
Priska Kurmann
MLaw, attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Vertragsrecht, Tenancy Law, Contract law, Contract Law / Contract Drafting, Labour Law, Procedural Law / Enforcement Law, Tax Law
Priska Kurmann has a wealth of experience from her previous work at various courts and law firms. Her professional preferences lie in labour law, tax law and family law. Her competent, goal-oriented and clear approach is highly appreciated by clients and colleagues.
Werdegang
| since 2023 | Attorney-at-law at Pilatushof |
| 2020 – 2023 | Clerk at the Special Administrative Court of the Canton of Aargau, Dept. of Taxes |
| 2019 – 2020 | Associate at a law firm in Zurich |
| 2017 – 2019 | Clerk at the labour court of lucerne |
| 2017 | Clerk at the criminal court of lucerne |
| 2017 | Admitted to the bar of the canton of Lucerne |
Antigona Vishaj
MLaw, attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Family law, Contract Law / Contract Drafting, Labour Law, Procedural Law / Enforcement Law, Separation & Divorce, Tenancy Law
Antigona Selmonaj worked for a large legal protection insurance company for several years and was responsible for providing legal advice by telephone in German and English in all areas of law. In previous positions she was able to gain experience in family, labor and criminal law. With her structured and pragmatic way of working, she is very popular with colleagues and clients alike.
Werdegang
| since 2022 | Attorney-at-law at Pilatushof |
| 2021 | Admitted to the bar of the Canton of Lucerne |
| 2020 | Lawyer with a legal protection insurance |
| 2019 | Legal trainee at a Lucerne law firm |
| 2019 | Legal trainee at the Criminal Court Lucerne |
| 2018 | Lawyer with a legal protection insurance |
Lena Weichselgartner
attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Vertragsrecht, M&A transactions, Family law, Separation & Divorce, Contract law, Company Law, Company Succession, Inheritance law, Tax Law
Ms Lena Weichselgartner primarily supports our clients in family law matters. She was admitted to the bar in Germany and worked for several years as a lawyer in a large law firm in Munich. In her previous positions, she gained experience in family, corporate and tax law. With her dedication and motivation, she will be an excellent addition to the Pilatushof team.
Werdegang
| Since 2025 | Attorney-at-law at Pilatushof Law office |
| 2022 | Attorney-at-law honert münchen PartG mbB |
| 2021-2022 | Attorney-at-law in a lawfirm Monika Hamm / Baumgartner & Partner |
| 2020-2021 | Attorney-at-law at Baker Tilly, München |
| 2020 | Admission to the bar (Munich Bar Association) |
| 2018-2020 | Legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court of Munich, completed with the Second State Examination in Law |
| 2012-2018 | Studied law at the LMU Munich, graduating with the First State Examination in Law |
Elvira Madleina Falck
MLaw, attorney-at-law and mediator
- Kompetenzen Company Succession, Contract Law / Contract Drafting, Procedural Law / Enforcement Law, Separation & Divorce, Tenancy Law
Elvira Falck previously worked as a court clerk at the Bülach District Court and has a wealth of experience in the areas of family law and criminal law. At Law Office Pilatushof , Ms. Falck handles family law cases such as matrimonial protection and divorce with great passion and precision. She also has knowledge of mediation, which can be ideally integrated into her work as a lawyer. She is also available for mediations. With her friendly, structured and straightforward manner, she is highly appreciated by clients.
Werdegang
| 2024 | Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) of the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Fundamentals of Mediation |
| since 2021 | Attorney-at-law at Pilatushof |
| 2021 | Admitted to the bar of the Canton of Lucerne |
| 2019 – 2020 | Clerk of the Court, District Court Bülach |
| 2019 | Legal trainee at the public prosecutor’s office Frauenfeld |
| 2018 | Rechtspraktikum bei der Staatsanwaltschaft Frauenfeld |
| 2017 | Accessor, Social Welfare Office (60%) and Migration Office (40%) of the Canton of Schaffhausen |
| 2010 – 2016 | Legal assistant at a law firm in Zurich |
Toni Lussi
lic. iur., attorney-at-law and Notary Public, Specialist Attorney of the Swiss Bar Association (SAV) in inheritance law
- Kompetenzen Inheritance Law, Notary
Toni Lussi is an extremely experienced Notary Public who has excellent knowledge of real estate law and inheritance law. On account of his many years of professional experience, Mr Lussi could fill a good many volumes with exciting stories. Even in hectic or difficult situations, he never loses sight of the overall picture nor his notary humour. In his spare time, Toni Lussi is a passionate hiker and lover of organ music.
Werdegang
| since 2018 | Self-employed attorney-at-law at Pilatushof |
| 2011 | Specialist Attorney of the Swiss Bar Assocation (SAV) in inheritance law |
| seit 1985 | Self-employed attorney-at-law and Notary Public in the city of Lucerne |
| 1984 | Notary examination of the Canton of Lucerne |
| 1983 | Admitted to the bar in the Canton of Lucerne |
| 1981 | lic. iur. University of Basel |
Cornelia Hess
Fiduciary with federal diploma
- Kompetenzen Payroll, Social Insurance Law, Fiduciary work
Cornelia Hess is a well-established expert in accounting and fiduciary matters for SMEs. Her uncomplicated and direct manner is highly appreciated by clients.
Werdegang
| since 2014 | Fiduciary agent at Pilatushof |
| 2010 – 2013 | Thomas Bienz Treuhand AG, Lucerne, fiduciary agent, Swiss Federal Professional Certificate |
| 2007 – 2010 | Wechsler & Partner Corporate Consulting, Küssnacht, assistant fiduciary agent/fiduciary agent |
Rafaela Pecur completed her master’s degree at the University of Lucerne and is currently completing her nine-month legal internship at the Pilatushof law firm. With her friendly and cheerful manner, she is highly appreciated by clients.
Werdegang
| since 2025 | Legal intern at Pilatushof |
| 2025 | Legal intern at the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Canton of Lucerne |
| 2025 | University of Lucerne, Master of Law |
| 2023 | University of Lucerne, Bachelor of Law |
| 2021-2024 | Secretarial assistant at Pilatushof |
Urs Windler
LL.M. Swiss and International Taxation, business economist HWV
- Kompetenzen social security, tax consultancy, Company Succession, Fiduciary work
Urs Windler is an independent business economist on a number of mandates at Pilatushof. He has excellent experience in the financial management of national and international companies. As a specialist, he also advises clients in demanding business management issues.
Werdegang
| since 2019 | Independent consultant at Pilatushof |
| 2013 – 2015 | Postgraduate studies in supervision and coaching in organisations, IAP of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich |
| since 2013 | Founder of a coaching & consulting company |
| 2011 – 2013 | Director Mergers & Acquisitions ALSO-Actebis Group, Emmen |
| 2009 – 2011 | Chief Financial Officer ALSO Group ALSO Holding AG, Emmen |
| 2007 – 2009 | Head of Finance & Logistics – Chief Financial Officer ALSO Schweiz AG, Emmen |
| 2005 – 2007 | Head Corporate Controlling Europe – Vice President Schindler Management AG, Ebikon |
| 2003 | Leadership & Change Management, IMD – International Institute for Management Development, Lausanne |
| 2002 – 2005 | Vice President of Finance – Chief Financial Officer Schindler Elevator Corporation, Toronto, Canada |
| 2000 – 2001 | Executive Master of Corporate Finance, Institute for Financial Services Zug, Lucerne School of Business |
| 1997 | Bachelor of Arts – Business Economist HWV, Höhere Wirtschafts- und Verwaltungsschule (HWV), Bern |
Zinarin Nergiz
Dipl. Paralegal HF, Secretary Manager
Zinarin Nergiz supports the Pilatushof law firm team. Her competent manner is highly appreciated by clients.
Werdegang
| since 2024 | Paralegal at Pilatushof |
| 2022-2024 | Deputy owner/managing director in a small business |
| 2014-2022 | Paralegal at a law firm |
| 2018-2021 | Study at the Higher Technical College for Law |
| 2014-2018 | Administrative assistant at an international company |
Lara Alves Bento
BLaw, secretarial assistant
Lara Alves Bento is studying law at the University of Lucerne and supports the Pilatushof law firm in the secretariat. Her calm and courteous manner is much appreciated by clients.
Werdegang
| since 2025 | Secretarial assistant at Pilatushof Law firm |
| since 2025 | University of Lucerne, Master of Law |
| 2025 | University of Lucerne, Bachelor of Law |
| 2021 | Cantonal school Reussbühl, Matura |
Nadja Bisch supports the secretariat of the Pilatushof law firm and is responsible for marketing. With her broad experience and friendly manner, she is highly valued by clients.
Werdegang
| since 2025 | Secretarial assistant at Pilatushof law firm |
| 2018-2024 | Head of Administration and Marketing, Deputy Managing Director |
| 2016-2018 | Employee Marketing & Event Organizer |
| 2011-2016 | Commercial employee / College of Tourism, Lucerne |
| 2010-2011 | Vocational baccalaureate |
| 2007-2010 | Commercial training |