The Legal 500

Within Geneva, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a second tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC demonstrates ‘excellent’ understanding of clients’ needs and is a ‘triple-A’ firm, with clients appreciating the ‘strongly cohesive’ team and its ‘strategic, relevant’ advice. The ‘outstanding’ Dominique Christin, the ‘very capable’ Thomas Goossens, and Thierry Amy, whose ‘realistic, practical advice’ shows ‘great strategic vision’, are all recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, tier 5

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC’s ‘excellent’ group provides ‘very good quality advice’. Jean-Marc Carnicé is an expert in international assistance in criminal matters, including white-collar crime, and the wider team has capabilities in international arbitration, real estate, banking and finance disputes. Thierry Amy and Yves de Coulon are recommended for corporate disputes.

Within EU, competition and WTO, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a third tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC’s Manuel Bianchi della Porta acts on antitrust and competition matters, merger control filings and consumer protection law.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a third tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC represents insolvent companies and creditors in liquidations and restructuring. It has been appointed as receiver in a number of proceedings. Yves de Coulon heads the team, and Thierry Amy is ‘realistic and practical’ and has ‘excellent strategic vision’.

Within Intellectual property, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a second tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC’s ‘very professional and very responsive’ team advises on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, with notable capabilities in broadcasting, media and online publishing. IP expert Philippe Gilliéron is recommended, but the highly respected Michel Jaccard recently left to found id est attorneys LLC.

Within Geneva, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a second tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is ‘a firm on the up’ and very active in the whole Lake Geneva region. Areas of strength include banking and finance, where Thierry Amy is recommended; corporate law, where managing partner Manuel Bianchi della Porta is a leading name; and litigation and real estate.

Within Legal market overview,

In January 2012, former BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC partner Michel Jaccard founded id est attorneys LLC.

Within Mergers and acquisitions, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a third tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC inspires clients’ ‘complete confidence in all M&A matters’. The team acts on matters for sellers, buyers and financial sponsors on mid-cap transactions, and also has a niche in advising international clients buying a stake in regional SMEs. Manuel Bianchi della Porta is recommended, but the highly regarded Michel Jaccard recently left to set up id est attorneys LLC.

Within Private banking, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a third tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC ‘delivers succinct, sensible, commercially sound advice at an affordable cost’, and has assisted several wealthy clients on succession matters and international tax. Dominique Christin is ‘a versatile all-rounder’, and Jean-Marc Carnicé is praised for his ‘coolness, intellect and sound counsel’.

Within Real estate and construction, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a third tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC advises on contentious and non-contentious matters, with specialisms including planning and zoning, litigation, financing and sale or purchase transactions. The ‘respected and highly competent’ Yves de Coulon heads the team, which also includes Manuel Bianchi della Porta.

Within TMT, BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC is a second tier firm,

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC’s ‘absolutely superb’ team is active in technology transactions, outsourcing and IT, branding and advertising. However, former group head Michel Jaccard recently left to found id est attorneys LLC.

Within Tax, tier 4

BCCC Attorneys-at-law LLC demonstrates ’a high level of commitment and a pragmatic approach’. Real estate tax, redomiciliation and international assistance and disclosures are areas of strength. Group head Dominique Christin ‘understands the client’s needs and finds the best solutions’.