These new arrivals strengthen our presence in French-speaking Switzerland and our ability to offer cutting-edge legal services in key, innovative areas. Our aim is to provide our customers with specialized, high value-added legal advice tailored to their specific needs, backed by a team of experts recognized for their excellence and commitment.
By strengthening its presence in Lausanne, MLL Legal also shows its commitment to further develop its skills and expert offering as a leader in the high-tech, IP-rich and regulated industries. Lausanne is the home of the research institute and university, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and provides an entrepreneurial ecosystem for startups and established technology companies, as well as hosting the headquarters of several global corporations and sporting organisations. With this growth in local presence, MLL Legal is able to be a close partner and support to the Lausanne business and innovation communities.
New partners at MLL Legal Lausanne
We are delighted to welcome three new partners to our Lausanne office from 1 July 2024:
– Thierry Amy, Dr. jur., specialized in civil and administrative litigation as well as banking and finance regulatory law. With extensive experience in managing complex litigation and financing projects (particularly in the context of public-private partnerships), as well as advising banking and financial institutions, including those active in FinTech, Mr. Amy will bring valuable expertise to our team. He also benefits from an in-depth knowledge of the economic fabric of the Canton of Vaud, acquired during his political career and has an extensive network of contacts with cantonal regulatory and political authorities. His clients are both private and public players active in industry sectors such as financial services, blockchain technologies and real estate.
– Hélène Weidmann, LL.M. New York University, specializes in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate law. She assists Swiss entrepreneurs and SMEs, as well as foreign investors and groups, particularly in commercial transactions. Ms Weidmann also has in-depth expertise in stock exchange regulations, restructuring, partnerships and corporate governance. She is also a member of several boards of directors. Her clients include companies active in the highly regulated fields of financial services, as well as information technology, hospitality and education.
– Philippe Vladimir Boss, expert in economic criminal law and commercial litigation. Mr. Boss acts for individuals and institutions in criminal, administrative and internal investigations, as well as in civil and arbitration disputes, including crisis management. He also advises sports organizations on disciplinary, ethical and governance disputes. His clients include financial, commercial and commodity trading companies, sports federations and individuals.
New associates at MLL Legal Lausanne
We are also delighted to welcome two new associates who will join our team from 1 July 2024:
– Benoît Pittet, specialized in litigation and banking law. Mr. Pittet has solid experience in dispute resolution and advising on banking regulations, with a particular focus on new technologies.
– Linda Cetkovic, specialized in intellectual property and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). Ms Cetkovic will bring her in-depth expertise in intellectual property and corporate law to assist our clients in both advisory and transactional matters.
This initiative marks an important step in the development of our firm and testifies to our commitment to providing high-quality legal services throughout Switzerland for Swiss and international clients. We are delighted with these new developments and look forward to continuing serving our clients successfully.
