People
Christophe Buchwalder
Attorney at Law, LL.M.
Christophe Buchwalder
Professional experience
- Gantey (2017)
- Equity partner, Bär & Karrer (2003-2017)
- LLM (Tax and Corporate Law), New York University (1995)
- Magister iuris, University of Tübingen, Germany (1993)
- Admission to the Geneva Bar (1992)
- Bachelor of law, University of Geneva (1990)
French - English – German - Spanish
Rankings- Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Banking & Finance (2024)
- Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, M&A (2021)
- IFLR 1000 (2019, 2020)
- Legal 500, Banking & Finance (2008-2016)
- Chambers Global, Europe, M&A and Finance (2015-2016)
- Author, Commentaire Romand, CO II, articles on limited liability company law (1st and 2nd editions).
- University of Geneva, presentation at the master class of M&A - financing and restructuring (2017 and 2015).
Recognized Representative at SIX Swiss Exchange (2022)
Natasa Markovic
Attorney at Law
Natasa Markovic
Professional experience
- Gantey (2017)
- Associate, Bär & Karrer (2015-2017)
- Trainee lawyer, Bär & Karrer (2014-2015)
- Trainee, Tribunal of first instance, Geneva (2013-2014)
- Trainee, Paris law firm (2011)
- Training for Board Directors, Swiss Board Institute, HEC Lausanne and University of St. Gallen (2021)
- Admission to the Swiss bar (2015)
- Certificate of specialization in Legal Professions, University of Geneva (2013)
- Bilingual Master’s degree, Universities of Geneva and Basel, summa cum laude (2013)
- Certificate in transnational law, University of Geneva (2012)
- Master’s degree in business law, Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Paris, (2011)
- Bachelor in law, University of Geneva (2010)
French - English - Serbian - Italian - German
OtherRecognized Representative at SIX Swiss Exchange (2022)
Nathalie Chaix
Attorney at Law, LL.M.,TEP
Nathalie Chaix
Professional experience
- Gantey (2023)
- Partner, Ming, Halpérin, Burger & Inaudi, Geneva (1997-2022)
- Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York (1995-1996)
- Associate, Holland & Knight LLP, New York (1995)
- Trust and Estate Practitioner (2008)
- Diploma in International Trust Management, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, UK (2008)
- Admission to the Geneva Bar (1995)
- Magister iuris, University of Heidelberg, Germany (1992)
- Bachelor of law, University of Geneva (1991)
French – Spanish – English – German
Professional membership- Member of the Geneva and Swiss Bar Association
- Member of the Committee of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Geneva Branch, in charge of conferences (2014-2020)
Edouard Benoit
Laywer - Juris Doctor
Edouard Benoit
Professional experience
- Gantey (2019)
- PhD student, Scientific collaborator, Research and teaching assistant, University of Geneva (2014-2020)
- Trainee lawyer, Keppeler & Associés law firm (2013-2014)
- Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Geneva (2012-2013)
- PhD in law, University of Geneva, magna cum laude (2021)
- Admission to the Geneva Bar (2014)
- Certificate of specialization in Legal Professions, University of Geneva (2012)
- Master of Law, University of Geneva (2012)
- Bachelor in law, University of Geneva (2010)
French - English – German - Spanish
Publications/Speaking engagements- The general pledge of the bank, Thesis (2021)
- Co-author, Commentaire romand
- CC I (art. 7, 70-75a), (2nd edition)
- CO I (art. 217-221), (3rd edition)
- Contributions, Center for Banking and Financial Law (2016-2020)
Yury Kudryavtsev
Certified Tax Expert
Yury Kudryavtsev
Professional experience
- Gantey (2019)
- Deloitte SA (2017-2019)
- Head of Tax Department, Audiconsult SA (2013-2017)
- Certified Tax Expert (2016)
- Master’s degree in Economic law, University of Geneva (UNIGE) (2012)
- Master of Law, University of Moscow (2009)
French – English – Russian
Additional professional activities- Founder of tax consultancy firm Axcord (2022)
- Associate judge at the Administrative Court of First Instance (since 2016)
- Member of OREF, ASEFID, IFA, ExpertSuisse
- Contributor to “Doing Business”
Christophe Buchwalder
Attorney at Law, LL.M.
Christophe Buchwalder
Professional experience
- Gantey (2017)
- Equity partner, Bär & Karrer (2003-2017)
- LLM (Tax and Corporate Law), New York University (1995)
- Magister iuris, University of Tübingen, Germany (1993)
- Admission to the Geneva Bar (1992)
- Bachelor of law, University of Geneva (1990)
French - English – German - Spanish
Rankings- Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Banking & Finance (2024)
- Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, M&A (2021)
- IFLR 1000 (2019, 2020)
- Legal 500, Banking & Finance (2008-2016)
- Chambers Global, Europe, M&A and Finance (2015-2016)
- Author, Commentaire Romand, CO II, articles on limited liability company law (1st and 2nd editions).
- University of Geneva, presentation at the master class of M&A - financing and restructuring (2017 and 2015).
Recognized Representative at SIX Swiss Exchange (2022)
Natasa Markovic
Attorney at Law
Natasa Markovic
Professional experience
- Gantey (2017)
- Associate, Bär & Karrer (2015-2017)
- Trainee lawyer, Bär & Karrer (2014-2015)
- Trainee, Tribunal of first instance, Geneva (2013-2014)
- Trainee, Paris law firm (2011)
- Training for Board Directors, Swiss Board Institute, HEC Lausanne and University of St. Gallen (2021)
- Admission to the Swiss bar (2015)
- Certificate of specialization in Legal Professions, University of Geneva (2013)
- Bilingual Master’s degree, Universities of Geneva and Basel, summa cum laude (2013)
- Certificate in transnational law, University of Geneva (2012)
- Master’s degree in business law, Panthéon-Sorbonne University, Paris, (2011)
- Bachelor in law, University of Geneva (2010)
French - English - Serbian - Italian - German
OtherRecognized Representative at SIX Swiss Exchange (2022)
Nathalie Chaix
Attorney at Law, LL.M.,TEP
Nathalie Chaix
Professional experience
- Gantey (2023)
- Partner, Ming, Halpérin, Burger & Inaudi, Geneva (1997-2022)
- Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York (1995-1996)
- Associate, Holland & Knight LLP, New York (1995)
- Trust and Estate Practitioner (2008)
- Diploma in International Trust Management, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, UK (2008)
- Admission to the Geneva Bar (1995)
- Magister iuris, University of Heidelberg, Germany (1992)
- Bachelor of law, University of Geneva (1991)
French – Spanish – English – German
Professional membership- Member of the Geneva and Swiss Bar Association
- Member of the Committee of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Geneva Branch, in charge of conferences (2014-2020)
Edouard Benoit
Laywer - Juris Doctor
Edouard Benoit
Professional experience
- Gantey (2019)
- PhD student, Scientific collaborator, Research and teaching assistant, University of Geneva (2014-2020)
- Trainee lawyer, Keppeler & Associés law firm (2013-2014)
- Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Geneva (2012-2013)
- PhD in law, University of Geneva, magna cum laude (2021)
- Admission to the Geneva Bar (2014)
- Certificate of specialization in Legal Professions, University of Geneva (2012)
- Master of Law, University of Geneva (2012)
- Bachelor in law, University of Geneva (2010)
French - English – German - Spanish
Publications/Speaking engagements- The general pledge of the bank, Thesis (2021)
- Co-author, Commentaire romand
- CC I (art. 7, 70-75a), (2nd edition)
- CO I (art. 217-221), (3rd edition)
- Contributions, Center for Banking and Financial Law (2016-2020)
Tosca Fagone
Resume
Professional experience
- Juriste dans une Etude de notaires (2021-2023)
- Greffière-juriste, Tribunal d’arrondissement de Lausanne, Chambre pénale (2020-2021)
- Greffière-juriste, Tribunal d’arrondissement de l’Est vaudois, Chambre des Prud’hommes (2020-2021)
- Stagiaire au sein d’une Etude d’avocats vaudoise (2021)
- Stagiaire au sein d’une Etude d’avocats fribourgeoise (2017)
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Education and Admission
- Master en droit des contentieux, droit privé et droit fiscal du patrimoine, Université de Lausanne, magna cum laude (2020)
- Bachelor en droit européen privé, Université de Fribourg (2018)
- Maturité bilingue, Ecole internationale de Genève (2015)
Languages
- Français – Anglais – Italien – Espagnol
Yury Kudryavtsev
Certified Tax Expert
Yury Kudryavtsev
Professional experience
- Gantey (2019)
- Deloitte SA (2017-2019)
- Head of Tax Department, Audiconsult SA (2013-2017)
- Certified Tax Expert (2016)
- Master’s degree in Economic law, University of Geneva (UNIGE) (2012)
- Master of Law, University of Moscow (2009)
French – English – Russian
Additional professional activities- Founder of tax consultancy firm Axcord (2022)
- Associate judge at the Administrative Court of First Instance (since 2016)
- Member of OREF, ASEFID, IFA, ExpertSuisse
- Contributor to “Doing Business”