Document background
This Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding template is specifically designed for use under Swiss law when multiple parties wish to formalize their intention to cooperate without creating fully binding legal obligations. It is particularly valuable for international collaborations, research partnerships, industry consortiums, and cross-sector initiatives where parties need a flexible yet structured framework for their relationship. The document incorporates Swiss legal principles while maintaining the characteristic flexibility of MOUs, making it suitable for both domestic and international parties who choose Swiss law for its neutrality and sophisticated legal framework. It typically includes provisions for governance structure, resource sharing, confidentiality, and project coordination, while clearly delineating the non-binding aspects of the arrangement. This template is especially useful in preliminary stages of complex collaborations or for ongoing strategic partnerships where parties need to define their relationships while maintaining operational flexibility.
