The legal community in the Canton of Lucerne has named Rechtsanwaltin Eva Soldati-Schnyder and her practice, Evalaw, as Law Firm of the Year 2026. The recognition reflects roughly two decades of work in international inheritance, commercial arbitration, and cross-border succession planning from the firm's base in Central Switzerland.
Evalaw operates from Grendelstrasse 21 in Lucerne and maintains a separate client meeting facility on Bahnhofstrasse for matters requiring additional discretion. The firm serves individuals, families, and corporate clients whose legal questions involve Swiss law across more than one jurisdiction.
Three Practice Areas Cited in the Award
The citation highlighted Evalaw's work in three fields where cross-border complexity is common.
International inheritance and estate planning. When assets, trusts, or family holdings sit in different countries, succession rules can conflict. The firm structures wills, estate plans, and legal frameworks intended to reduce exposure to future disputes while respecting Swiss private law requirements.
Commercial arbitration and corporate law. Evalaw represents companies in arbitration, cross-border transactions, and corporate control matters. The firm's stated approach combines analytical preparation with strict confidentiality, which corporate clients often require when a dispute threatens operations or reputation.
Matrimonial law and personal wealth matters. Separation and divorce involving substantial assets call for legal counsel that can separate procedural steps from emotional pressure. Evalaw positions itself as a discreet advisor in these cases, with the goal of helping clients reach rational decisions under time pressure.
Background and Credentials
Eva Soldati-Schnyder was admitted to the Bar in November 2006 through the Anwaltskammer Luzern. She holds a lic. iur. from the University of Zurich (2004) and additional training in forensics and economic crime. Her public-service background includes work as a clerk for the Lucerne public prosecutor's office and election as Public Prosecutor for the Canton of Obwalden.
Following the announcement, Soldati-Schnyder described the award as a reminder of client responsibility rather than a finish line. "When someone entrusts us with a family estate or a corporate dispute, the standard has to be the same every day," she said in a statement published through the firm's official channels.
How to Contact Evalaw
Prospective clients can request a consultation through the official Evalaw website or by email at info@evalaw.ch. The firm provides services in Swiss law with English-language support and lists practice areas including estate law, matrimonial law, international law, arbitration, commercial law, and building and planning law.
For team structure and individual coordinators, see the Evalaw team page.