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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
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
Reto von Glutz
lic. iur., attorney-at-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
Elvira Madleina Falck
MLaw, attorney-at-law and mediator
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
Antigona Vishaj
MLaw, attorney-at-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
Ramona Wenk
MLaw, attorney-at-law and Notary Public
Ramona Wenk has a wealth of experience from her previous activities with a large trust company and a law firm. Her professional preferences lie in corporate law, matrimonial and inheritance law and property law. She also handles family law cases such as matrimonial protection and divorce with great commitment and passion. Ms Wenk is a doer. Her pragmatic, goal-oriented and clear approach is highly appreciated.
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
Priska Kurmann
MLaw, attorney-at-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
Yasin Cetin
MLaw, attorney-at-law
Yasin Cetin has already gained experience at the Lucerne Criminal Court and in law firms in Obwalden and Zurich. He also completed two semesters of his studies at Galatasaray University in Istanbul. His professional preferences lie in criminal law, contract law and family law. Mr Yasin Cetin’s precise and skilful approach is highly appreciated by clients and colleagues alike.
Werdegang
Seit 2024 Attorney-at-law at Pilatushof
2023 Admitted to the bar of the canton of Obwalden
2023 Internship at the Lucerne Criminal Court
2022 – 2023 Lawyer at a law firm in Obwalden
2021 – 2022 Legal internship at a law firm in Obwalden
2019 Internship at the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) in Vienna
2018 Short internship at a large commercial 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
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
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
Urs Windler
Business economist HWV
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
Rafaela Pecur is studying law at the University of Lucerne and is currently completing her legal internship at the Pilatushof law firm. Her friendly manner is much appreciated by clients.
Werdegang
since 2025 Legal trainee at Pilatushof
since 2023 University of Lucerne, Master of Law
2019-2023 University of Lucerne, Bachelor of Law
2021-2024 Secretarial assistant at Pilatushof
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 bei Kanzlei Pilatushof
2022-2024 Stv. Inhaber / Geschäftsführerin in einem Kleinunternehmen
2014-2022 Paralegal bei einer Anwaltskanzlei
2018-2021 Studium Höhere Fachschule für Recht
2014-2018 Sachbearbeiterin bei einem internationalen Unternehmen