Jouke Brada
Of Counsel
Legal Advisor
+41 44 44 22 470
+41 44 44 22 471
+41 76 531 55 90
jb@bissessur.legal
Switzerland: Zürich
Jouke Brada is of counsel to Bissessur, working from our Zürich (Switzerland) location. With a strong background in corporate law and more than four decades of legal experience, he focuses on corporate finance, alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and restructuring. He has advised on cross-border transactions, structured financings for both established companies and start-ups, and complex corporate reorganisations.
Previously, Mr Brada was a founding partner in a major Dutch law firm, where he built up a commercial practice with a distinguished international dimension. Drawing on that extensive foundation, he now dedicates his time to supporting the expansion of Bissessur, helping to develop our cross-border capabilities and international client offering.
Locations
- Zürich (Switzerland)
Bar Admissions
- Mr Brada was admitted to the Netherlands Bar from May 1983 – December 2014
Memberships
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
Education & Qualifications
- University of Groningen, LL.M. in Civil Law
- Extensive postgraduate experience and continuing legal education focused on securities law, international corporate law and cross-border transactions
Languages
- Dutch (native)
- English (fluent)
- French (professional)
- German (professional)
Key Strengths & Expertise
- Structuring and negotiating cross-border M&A, financings and joint ventures, especially involving European, U.S. and Swiss jurisdictions.
- Advising both inbound and outbound investment flows, enabling clients to navigate and connect legal systems in multiple jurisdictions.
- Corporate finance for start-ups and established companies, including complex securities, investor structuring and strategic alliances.
- Restructuring and turnaround work, leveraging years of experience with commercial law, financial markets and international transactions.
- Deep understanding of the intersection between law and financial markets, especially relating to listings, fundraising and corporate growth in international environments.
- Support for clients in Switzerland and Switzerland-related structures, which enhances our firm’s Swiss presence and capability.
Notable Experience
- Advising multinational clients on complex cross-border M&A transactions, strategic alliances, and corporate restructurings.
- Acting for companies, founders, and investors on corporate finance transactions, including equity and debt financings, convertible instruments, and structured investments.
- Advising on international capital markets and U.S. market access, including legal structuring for European companies seeking U.S. listings or investment exposure.
- Supporting corporates and investors in strategic growth and expansion projects, including entry into new jurisdictions and cross-border compliance frameworks.
- Advising on high-value commercial and corporate disputes, including matters involving collective actions and litigation funding structures.
- Providing senior strategic counsel to boards and management teams on governance, risk management, and long-term corporate strategy.
- Acting as trusted advisor in transactions involving energy, sustainability, and innovative technologies, with a strong international dimension.
Firm Updates & Expert Analysis
Jouke Brada - News & Insights
29 Jun 2026
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