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The team
Get to know our interdisciplinary team. In order to offer you the best possible advice, we support each other at all times and highly value the professional exchange among ourselves. As a team, we achieve the best results for our clients.
Adrian Schmid
lic. iur., attorney-at-law, LL.M. Taxation
- Kompetenzen Company Law, Company Succession, Contract Law / Contract Drafting, Notary, Separation & Divorce, 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.
Languages: German, English, French
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
- Kompetenzen Criminal Law, Labour Law, Planning and Construction Law, Procedural Law / Enforcement Law, Road Traffic 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 |
Elvira Madleina Falck
MLaw, attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Company Law, Company Succession, Contract Law / Contract Drafting, Criminal Law, 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. With her friendly, structured and straightforward manner, she is highly appreciated by clients.
Werdegang
| 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 Selmonaj
MLaw, attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Contract Law / Contract Drafting, Criminal Law, 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.
Languages: German, Albanian, Spanish, English, French
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
- Kompetenzen Company Law, Contract Law / Contract Drafting, Labour Law, Notary, Procedural Law / Enforcement Law
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 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Legal assistant at a major health insurance company |
| 2015 – 2016 | Legal internship and lawyer at a law firm in Lucerne |
| 2015 | Legal internship at the Lucerne Labour Court |
Michael Haller
M.A. HSG, attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Company Law
Michael Haller has a wealth of experience from his previous work at the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). His professional preferences lie in corporate law, commercial law and procedural law. With his analytical and determined manner, he is always goal-oriented.
Werdegang
| since 2023 | Attorney-at-law at Pilatushof Law office |
| 2016-2022 | Legal & Policy Specialist bei der eidgenössischen Finanzmarktaufsicht |
| 2015-2016 | Trainee at the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority |
| 2014 | Admission to the Bar of the Canton of Lucerne |
| 2013 | Trainee at Kriens District Court |
| 2012-2013 | Intern at HPLAW ZUG |
| 2011-2012 | Legal employee at the Electricity Works of the Canton of Zurich |
| 2010 | Short internship at Schellenberg Wittmer |
| 2010 | Intern at Credit Suisse AG |
Priska Kurmann
MLaw, attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Labour Law, Procedural Law / Enforcement Law, Separation & Divorce, 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 |
| 2015 | Internship at a law office in Lucerne |
| 2014 – 2015 | Internship at the legal department of the lucerne compensation office |
| 2014 | Internship at the district court of willisau |
| 2012 – 2014 | Legal advisor at the Tenants’ Association of Aargau |
Yasin Cetin
MLaw, attorney-at-law
- Kompetenzen Criminal Law, Tenancy Law, Separation & Divorce, Contract law, Employment 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
- Kompetenzen Erbrecht, 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 Treuhand
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
- Kompetenzen Treuhand
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 |
Julia Manetsch completed her Master’s degree at the University of Lucerne in the summer and has already gained work experience at the Lucerne District Court and a law firm. She will spend the next nine months completing her legal internship at the Pilatushof law firm.
Werdegang
| since 2023 | legal trainee at Pilatushof |
| 2023 | Lucerne District Court, legal trainee |
| 2021 – 2023 | University of Lucerne, Master of Law |
| 2017 – 2021 | University of Lucerne, Bachelor of Law |
| 2019 – 2023 | Legal assistant at a law firm in Dierikon |
| 2021 – 2023 | Emmen schools, temporary class assistant in kindergarten and integration classes / day-care centre supervisor |
Dorentina Vataj manages the secretariat of the Pilatushof law firm. Thanks to her broad expertise and calm charisma, she supports the lawyers in the smooth handling of mandates.
Werdegang
| since end of 2022 | Secretary Manager at Pilatushof law firm |
| 2022 | Clerk at a law firm in lucerne |
| 2019 – 2022 | Clerk at a financial services company |
| 2016 – 2019 | Commercial apprenticeship EFZ |
Rafaela Pecur
BLaw, secretarial assistant
Rafaela Pecur studies law at the University of Lucerne and works at the Pilatushof law firm in the secretariat. With her friendly manner, she is highly appreciated by clients.
Werdegang
| since 2023 | University of Lucerne, Master of Law |
| 2019-2023 | University of Lucerne, Bachelor of Law |
| since 2021 | Secretarial assistant at Pilatushof |