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Philippe Mantel is an attorney-at-law, member of the Geneva bar Association (ODAGE), the International Fiscal Association (IFA) and the association of Business Lawyers (AIBL). Philippe gained his experience working for about 10 years in the corporate tax department of the big fours in Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich. As from 2015, he was an associate and since 2019 a partner of Meyerlustenberger Lachenal (MLL) in Geneva, assisting private individuals and corporate clients in all tax matters. Phil...

Partner Olivier Carrard mainly focuses on Sports law, litigation, arbitration, commercial law, construction law, inheritance law and bankruptcy. Graduated from the University of Fribourg (1982), he was admitted at the Geneva Bar in 1985. He worked at the General Direction of SBS (Basel). He founded his own firm in 1990, and joined ZPG as a partner in 2005, which merged with CMS in 2014. Olivier Carrard is now a Partner of CMS Geneva office. Since January 1st 2016, he has been appointed in 98 ...

Vaïk Müller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Vaïk, who practices law in Geneva, Switzerland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vaïk is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jérôme Levrat specialises in corporate law, private equity, venture capital, M&A and commercial matters. He regularly advises funds and companies (including in the industrial, distribution, health care and life sciences, finance and energy sectors) in international and national M&A and private equity transactions, and routinely represents investors and start-ups in venture capital investments and financial rounds. Jérôme also has solid experience in regard to...

“The trust my clients place in me – and my ability to understand their needs – this is what drives me most each day.” With more than 20 years’ experience in the commodities industry, Marc’s expertise includes trade finance, international sanctions and trade embargoes, commercial contracts, and regulatory issues. He regularly advises among the largest companies in the energy and soft commodities sectors on contentious and non-contentious commercial and finan...

Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Patrice, who practices law in Geneva, Switzerland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrice is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Counsel Fabien Liégeois advises businesses (groups, banks and SMEs) and individuals on Swiss and international taxation matters.His practice focuses on restructurings (mergers and acquisitions, demergers or transfers of assets), cross-border transactions and setting up businesses in Switzerland. He also assists individuals in their relocation to Switzerland (wealth and inheritance planning), in particular in anticipating the legal and economic consequences of such decisions. He also de...

Expert in corporate tax law, international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, as well as strategy and transfer pricing. Also acts as counsel in domestic and international tax criminal proceedings. Seats on the Board of directors of several companies. He has extensive experience in banking tax law, as well as in taxation of investment structures (investment funds and corporate holdings) and commodity trading companies.

Natasa Markovic is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Natasa, who practices law in Geneva, Switzerland, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natasa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Manuel Bianchi della Porta advises entrepreneurs and companies. He assists them for their projects and when important operations are ahead (acquisitions, transmissions, restructuring, etc.). He helps them assess risks/opportunities and take difficult decisions. He is also on their side when weather turns bad. His relationship with clients is defined by personal commitment and availability. Recognized for his thoroughness, pragmatic approach and sense of priorities, he never loses sight of the...