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François Membrez

Partner

Areas of expertise

  • Civil, criminal and administrative proceedings

  • Real estate and construction law

  • Occupational pensions

  • Prosecutions and enforcement, seizures, asset searches

  • Associations, foundations and NGOs

  • Contract and company law

François Membrez

Partner

Areas of expertise

  • Civil, criminal and administrative proceedings

  • Real estate and construction law

  • Inheritance

  • Prosecutions and enforcement, seizures, asset searches

  • Associations, foundations and NGOs

François Membrez

Partner

Areas of expertise

  • Civil, criminal and administrative proceedings

  • Real estate and construction law

  • Inheritance

  • Prosecutions and enforcement, seizures, asset searches

  • Associations, foundations and NGOs

  • Contract and company law

Other areas of expertise

  • Administrative law and advice to public authorities

  • Economic criminal proceedings

  • Disputes relating to asset management

Professional experience

  • Partner, WAEBER AVOCATS (since 2006)

  • Associate, then partner, Gautier Vuille & Associés (1991-2005)

  • Trainee lawyer, Geneva (1988-90)

Other activities

  • Member of the Board of Directors of TCS

  • President of the Geneva section of the TCS

  • President of Caritas Geneva (2004-13)

  • President of Caré, Geneva (2006-13)

Education

  • Admitted to the Geneva Bar (1991)

  • Postgraduate Diploma, University of Bristol, England (1988)

  • Bachelor of Laws, University of Geneva (1987)

Professional affiliations

  • Swiss Bar Association (FSA)

  • Bar Association of the Canton of Geneva

  • Swiss Society for Environmental Law

  • International Commission of Jurists

Languages

  • French

  • English

  • German

Publications

Succession, mandat pour cause d’inaptitude et directives anticipées

Conférence pour Amnesty International à l’Hôtel N’vY Geneva Manotel le 24 novembre 2024

MEMBREZ François

Conference

De l’urgence à la proactivité

in: Plaidoyer, 6/20, pp. 19 ss (avec Matthieu Hösli)

MEMBREZ François

Publications

How to return stolen assets: The Swiss policy pathway

Working papers published by the Centre for Civil and Political Rights Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Initiative (with Matthieu Hösli)

Télécharger le PDF

MEMBREZ François

Publications

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Succession, mandat pour cause d’inaptitude et directives anticipées

Conférence pour Amnesty International à l’Hôtel N’vY Geneva Manotel le 24 novembre 2024

MEMBREZ François

Conference

De l’urgence à la proactivité

in: Plaidoyer, 6/20, pp. 19 ss (avec Matthieu Hösli)

MEMBREZ François

Publications

How to return stolen assets: The Swiss policy pathway

Working papers published by the Centre for Civil and Political Rights Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Initiative (with Matthieu Hösli)

Télécharger le PDF

MEMBREZ François

Publications

Succession, mandat pour cause d'inaptitude et directives anticipées

Me François Membrez a le plaisir d'intervenir comme conférencier sur invitation d'Amnesty International sur la thématique "Succession, mandat pour cause d'inaptitude et directives anticipées" à l'Hôtel N'vY Geneva Manotel.

MEMBREZ François

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