Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC > Geneva, Switzerland > Firm Profile
Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC Offices
PASSAGE DES LIONS 6
P.O BOX
1211 GENEVE 3
Switzerland
Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Switzerland > Banking and finance: Geneva Tier 3
Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC‘s ‘dynamic, proactive and professional’ team regularly assists independent asset and portfolio managers and companies with preparing and filing applications to FINMA to become regulated entities. In addition, the team has particular strengths in individual and collective asset management, anti-money laundering, financing transactions, bond issuance, and security token offerings. Practice head Fabien Aepli focuses on issues including regulatory authorisations, asset management (including collective asset management), and retrocessions. Grégoire Mangeat regularly acts in high-profile multijurisdictional cases and represents Swiss and foreign clients in the banking and finance sector before the Swiss courts.Practice head(s):
Fabien Aepli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A dynamic, proactive and professional practice.’
‘Grégoire Mangeat and Fabien Aepli are always there to support and help their clients. They have great experience in criminal and commercial law.’
Key clients
Cité Gestion SA
Alnnun Ltd liab Co
Swiss Crypto Advisors SA
Alphemy Capital SA
Athénée Investment SA
Swissborg Invest SA
Finarchitects Sàrl
Finch Investments SA
Tyr Capital Partners Sàrl
Finamic Services SA
Work highlights
- Advised a Swiss bank within a multiple bond issuance involving various jurisdictions, including default and suretyship issues.
- Assisted Athénée Investment in obtaining FINMA’s authorisation as portfolio manager.
- Appointed and acted as member of boards of directors for financial service companies.
Switzerland > Employment Tier 3
Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC's practice covers a wide range of employment law related matters including transfer of undertakings, bonus schemes, social plans, individual and collective dismissals, and harassment disputes. The team is headed by Laurence Crittin, who regularly advises domestic and international companies and individuals on employment law-related data protection issues, immigration, termination agreements, HR practices, and dispute resolution. My-Hué Tan advises clients on the management and mitigation of their legal, business, and operational risks arising from business restructurings, labour relations, and internal investigations. Joël Chevallaz represents employees in complex litigation arising from a transfer of undertaking.Practice head(s):
Laurence Crittin
Other key lawyers:
My-Hué Tan; Grégoire Mangeat; Joël Chevellaz
Testimonials
‘Great availability, answers rapidly, responses are accurate, relevant and professional. Very good understanding of the topic and industry.’
‘Very reliable, available, easy contact, clear information and quick.’
‘In depth practical relevant knowledge, strategic thinking “out of the box”, transparent billing, fast turnaround times.’
‘Laurence Crittin is a highly appreciated and an outstanding expert with respect to employment law and related matters. She advised in a business enabling, clear and structured way which leads to great results.’
‘Laurence Crittin is a top employment lawyer: she is client oriented and always finds a solution. She also has in-depth knowledge of other related domains such as corporate law, immigration law, and social security and therefore provides global advice taking into consideration other matters that might be affected.’
‘Laurence Crittin is THE employment law expert within the law firm.’
‘Client-friendly, extremely responsive, transparent and clear in communications, solution oriented and pragmatic. Complementary team with an excellent spirit; always constructive and positive.’
‘Joël Chevellaz and Laurence Crittin are great lawyers. They are very focused, with a long-term vision and extremely efficient; they are fully dedicated to support their clients and always try to find solutions.’
Key clients
MITC Mobility SA
CMCB and PMC
Work highlights
- Advising MITC MOBILITY SA in relation to the transfer of undertaking from UBER BV and UBER SWITZERLAND GMBH to MITC MOBILITY SA and representing MITC MOBILITY SA in front of the administration and Courts in relation to the hiring of services matters and others employment law (related) matters.
- Representing Centre Médical à Chêne-Bourg CMCB SA in front of the State Secretariat of Economy in a matter pertaining to payment of short working time compensation during the COVID pandemic.
Switzerland > Fintech Tier 3
While routinely engaged by clients with a focus on crypto business, Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC’s fintech practice also provides strategic advice surrounding issues of banking, anti-money laundering and corporate law. Practice head Fabien Aepli, who is praised for his ‘business acumen’ and high quality advice’, demonstrates considerable expertise across blockchain-related projects, STOs and the tokenisation of shares and other assets. Laetitia Rienzo is another key name to note.Practice head(s):
Fabien Aepli
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Great people and know-how.’
‘Trustworthiness, think out of the box, and timeliness are the aspects that I would like to call out that define a great law firm and as a consequence Mangeat.’
‘Fabien Aepli is able to provide high quality advice and suggestions, taking into account very complex regulatory aspects, technical matters, innovation and commercial possibilities and options. This is of extreme value for the client as it delivers good business ROI and it is not seen as a mere legal cost.’
‘Fabien Aepli has high business acumen, anticipates issues and provide better and more pragmatic solutions. He is also extremely fair in the billing and has a non-common availability when there is an issue or a pressing matter, including nights and weekend.’
Key clients
Swiss Crypto Advisors SA
Re-Company SA
Alphemy Capital SA
Tyr Capital Partners LLC
Finarchitects Sàrl
Finch Investments SA
SwissBorg Invest SA
Work highlights
- Advised Swiss Crypto Advisors SA in the process of obtaining FINMA’s authorization to carry out portfolio management activities.
- Advised Re-Company SA in relation to the development of its smart-bottle using blockchain technology to encourage and finance the cleaning of oceans from plastic waste, while enabling users to track their own water consumption.
- Appointed and acted as member of boards of directors for Fintech companies.
Switzerland > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC advises developers, real estate companies, investors, architects and private clients on various real estate and constructions issues including real estate development, financing and securitisation, permits for acquisitions of real estate, and sale and leaseback transactions. Pierre Rüttimann, team co-head, focuses on securitisation and development of residential portfolios. Joël Chevallaz, who also leads the team, has expertise in sale and leaseback transactions and construction projects.Practice head(s):
Joël Chevellaz; Pierre Rüttimann
Other key lawyers:
Jessica Schwalm; Laetitia Rienzo; Flore Auberjonois
Key clients
TCA Asset Management SA
Helvetic Capital Holding SA
La Scie SA
Rivlin France SA
RES-Invest SA
Copimmob Esplanade/Petit-Senn société coopérative
Egg-Telsa SA
JDRM Immobilier SA
Les Belvédères SA
Sogeca SA
Spartan SA
Marc Farshidi
Work highlights
- Advised TCA and structured successfully for TCA 2 private bonds issues to finance the 5 stars Hotel Marriot Aegon Autograf in Mykonos (Greece) and a real estate development in Switzerland (value of CHF 10 million and 5 million).
- Advised Helvetic Capital Holding SA on a real estate development in Geneva for a value of CHF 45 million. This is a development project of twelve luxury apartments in the high-end neighbourhood of Geneva.
- Assisting Marc Farshidi, an investor based in Dubai with the purchase and the restructuring of the well-known thermal baths of Ovronnaz, a ski resort in Valais. The operating company employs more than 180 people and the deal exceeds CHF 70 million.
Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
The ‘sharp’ and ‘effective’ team at Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC acts for a multitude of clients across an extensive range of corporate matters, including the full gamut of M&A-related work. The practice principally focuses on the fields of financial services, healthcare and IT, but also has an increasing emphasis on areas such as aerospace and luxury goods. Practice head Fabien Aepli thrives in matters across the corporate and commercial spectrum, routinely handling shareholders' agreements, consulting agreements and company formations. Joël Chevallaz also contributes his real estate expertise to the practice.Practice head(s):
Fabien Aepli
Other key lawyers:
Joël Chevallaz; My-Hué Tan
Testimonials
‘We appreciate that they go beyond giving a pure description of the existing law. The practice provides a risk-benefit assessment of the possible options, which makes them unique based on my experience.’
‘Sharp, effective, and to the point.’
‘The team stands out for its knowledge and empathy, which applies particularly to Fabien Aepli.’
‘I feel that the service is excellent, due to the right mix of factors: one point of contact, who understands our business, and a team that is supportive, with a depth of expertise.’
‘I always feel that the person I am interacting with tries to understand what problem I am trying to solve. This is invaluable as we are growing the business.’
Key clients
SonarSource SA
Beskar SA
Archimed Nations SA
Forever Laser Institut
Naciri & Associés Allen & Overy
Re-Company SA
MITC Méthode Innovations Technologiques Conseil SA
MITC Mobility SA
Akrivia SA
Manufacture Horlogère Genevoise (MHG) SA
Edwards Lifescienses SA
Finamic Services SA
Infomaniak Network SA
Aptissen SA
Backbone Art SA
Work highlights
- Assisting MITC Mobility regarding an agreement with Uber to take over the transportation business through a transfer of undertaking.
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 4
Noted for its ‘solution-oriented approaching of issues’, Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC’s expertise lies in commercial, banking and finance and financial crime, as well as a diverse range of multi-jurisdictional issues. Steering the practice is founding partner Grégoire Mangeat, Fanny Margairaz and Joël Chevallaz.Practice head(s):
Grégoire Mangeat; Fanny Margairaz; Joël Chevallaz
Other key lawyers:
Diego Leis
Testimonials
‘Understanding of the specific business, fast turn-around times, and solution oriented approaching of issues. Very pleasant to collaborate with, both from a professional but also a personal perspective. ’
‘Grégoire Mangeat is very experienced and exhibits all required capabilities to be an outstanding litigator and strategic thinker. The results that he achieves are very impressive. In addition to his professional skills, he is a very pleasant person to work with. ’
‘This practice’s key strength is ethics. A boutique law firm with highly qualified partners and associates, who give attention and focus on every case instead of having a similar pattern and plan for all. Billing is transparent and stated in the beginning of the relationship without hidden costs.’
‘Our collaboration is excellent although French isn’t my native language they translated everything needed for me to understand and have an opinion on the proceedings.’
‘The individuals I worked with have high expertise on the field I was interested in and worked meticulously for a good outcome. Their strength compared to their competitors is that they tailor their defence line to you.’
‘They are expert litigators with the sophistication of a much larger operation. ’
‘Gregoire Mangeat and Fanny Margaiz are excellent courtroom lawyers and collegial colleagues. ’
‘A diversified team which make it very efficient. Always work in the client’s best interest.’
Key clients
MITC Mobility SA
Work highlights
- Representing the daughter of the former, now deceased, President of Uzbekistan in criminal proceedings opened by the OAG for suspected money laundering in relation to alleged bribes paid by foreign companies to her to operate in Uzbekistan.
- Defended Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, chairman of beIN Media Group LLC (beIN) and of Paris Saint-Germain in criminal proceedings opened in March 2017 by the Federal Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for suspicion of active private bribery in a successful crimional appeal.
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Fabien Aepli | Founder and Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Flore Auberjonois | Flore Auberjonois is an associate at MANGEAT. Her main practice areas are… | View Profile | |
Mr Joël Chevallaz | Co-founder and Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Laurence Crittin | Counsel | View Profile | |
Mr Grégoire Mangeat | Founder and Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Fanny Margairaz | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Laetitia Rienzo | Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Pierre Rüttimann | Partner | View Profile | |
Ms Jessica Schwalm | Associate | View Profile | |
Ms My-Hué Tan | Counsel and Operations Director | View Profile | |
Mr Romain Wavre | Associate | View Profile |
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Samer Darwiche, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Nafora SA
TESTIMONIAL:
The quality level of the work that Mangeat Attorneys provide clearly reaches the level of the first-tier big firms with which I have worked so far. The firm does also have an outstanding professional approach and sense of the client relationship.
CLIENT: Pascal Muller, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Finamic Services SA
TESTIMONIAL:
The members of the firm are responsive and client-oriented. The firm provides high-quality services, with a billing practice in line with the matter at stake. The team-oriented approach claimed by the firm is not only actually implemented by the firm but also noticeable by the client.
CLIENT: Mathieu Trepanier, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Tsquared Insights SA
TESTIMONIAL:
We have been using the services of MANGEAT attorneys for many years. They are very responsive to our needs. We particularly appreciate their ability to ask the right questions, their focus on pragmatic solutions, and their precision. We have always found them to engage with us with the highest standards of integrity.
CLIENT: Pierre-Noël Formigé, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Sequoia Advisory SA
TESTIMONIAL:
They are on top the most responsive and dedicated law firm I know. Dedication, follow up, rigor and professionalism. The new generation. The billing is always very detailed and fair. They rely on a good network abroad and always have a solution.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Walter Stresemann, Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Vistra Geneva SA
TESTIMONIAL: “Mangeat’s work for one of our major HNWI client who is involved in the devolution of an extremely complicated, multi-jurisdictional estate case has been of critical importance.
From day one of our interactions, Fanny Margairaz’s and Grégoire Mangeat’s competence impressed the client, as well as his advisers and lawyers in other countries. Communication and responsiveness were impeccable and immediately re-assured the client and his advisers. The complexity of the work required considerable research and expertise and both of them were able to guide us through various legal processes with a great deal of care and clarity. At the same time Mangeat’s team ensured that we, the client and lawyers in other jurisdictions involved were aware of every process detail and on the same page.”
CLIENT: Francesco Abbate, Managing Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: Swiss Crypto Advisors SA
TESTIMONIAL: “We have been using the services of Mangeat Attorneys since the launch of our business especially for strategic advice in banking & finance, anti-money laundering and corporate law, and of course for our STOs-related activities, mainly with Fabien Aepli, Nurith Cohen and Diego Leis. Their knowledge of Swiss financial regulations applicable to blockchain and cryptocurrency projects is essential to us. Their professional support and high-quality advice are extremely appreciated by our team. They are responsive, pragmatic and technically skilful. Also, they are very clear and transparent with regard to their fees. For these reasons, they participate in business meetings, understand the ultimate business goals and hence tailor the right legal advice and consultancy to ultimately create value for us and for our clients I see this as a shift from a “cost of doing business” to “business investment yielding returns”.”
CLIENT: Flavien Charpentier, Finance & IT Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Carglass Suisse SA
TESTIMONIAL: “Carglass Suisse SA have been working with various members of the firm, mainly Fabien Aepli, Sara Dousset, Nurith Cohen and Diego Leis, in very different legal areas, mainly in relation to competition issues and employment law.
As a new client of the firm, I have been immediately impressed by the quality of the services delivered, as well as the pragmatic and client-oriented approach of each member. They have demonstrated consistent professionalism and precision. We used in the past the services of a top-tier international law firm in Zürich, and are now very glad to use the services of Mangeat. The contacts with the various teams is straightforward and transparent, the level of service and speed is very high. Also, the billing practice and deadlines are clear and fully complied with.”
CLIENT: Gilles Bos, Chairman
COMPANY/FIRM: Aptissen SA
TESTIMONIAL: “Mangeat Attorneys have been active in the medical device industry for many years, and they regularly assist us on commercial agreements (distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, technology transfers, etc.), asset and share deals, corporate governance, regulatory issues and dispute resolution. Our main contacts are Fabien Aepli and Nurith Cohen for commercial and corporate matters, and Grégoire Mangeat and Sara Dousset for regulatory matters and dispute resolution. Their knowledge of the industry, their legal skills and their commitment to deliver excellent work in a consistent manner are highly valuable and appreciated assets for our business. They are efficient, pragmatic and business-oriented.”
CLIENT: Samer Darwiche, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Nafora SA
TESTIMONIAL: “The quality level of the work that Mangeat Attorneys provide clearly reaches the level of the first-tier big firms with which I have worked so far. The firm does also have an outstanding professional approach and sense of the client relationship.”
CLIENT: Pierre-Noël Formigé, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Sequoia Advisory SA
TESTIMONIAL: “They are on top the most responsive and dedicated law firm I know. Dedication, follow up, rigor and professionalism. The new generation. The billing is always very detailed and fair. They rely on a good network abroad and always have a solution.”
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Francesco Abbate, Managing Partner
COMPANY/FIRM: Swiss Crypto Advisors SA
TESTIMONIAL: “We have been using the services of Mangeat Attorneys since the launch of our business especially for strategic advice in banking & finance, anti-money laundering and corporate law, and of course for our STOs-related activities, mainly with Fabien Aepli, Nurith Cohen and Diego Leis. Their knowledge of Swiss financial regulations applicable to blockchain and cryptocurrency projects is essential to us. Their professional support and high-quality advice are extremely appreciated by our team. They are responsive, pragmatic and technically skilful. Also, they are very clear and transparent with regard to their fees. For these reasons, they participate in business meetings, understand the ultimate business goals and hence tailor the right legal advice and consultancy to ultimately create value for us and for our clients; I see this as a shift from a “cost of doing business” to “business investment yielding returns”.”
CLIENT: Gilles Bos, Chairman
COMPANY/FIRM: Aptissen SA
TESTIMONIAL: “Mangeat Attorneys have been active in the medical device industry for many years, and they regularly assist us on commercial agreements (distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, technology transfers, etc.), asset and share deals, corporate governance, regulatory issues and dispute resolution. Our main contacts are Fabien Aepli and Nurith Cohen for commercial and corporate matters, and Grégoire Mangeat and Sara Dousset for regulatory matters and dispute resolution. Their knowledge of the industry, their legal skills and their commitment to deliver excellent work in a consistent manner are highly valuable and appreciated assets for our business. They are efficient, pragmatic and business-oriented.”
CLIENT: Samer Darwiche, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Nafora SA
TESTIMONIAL: “The quality level of the work that Mangeat Attorneys provide clearly reaches the level of the first-tier big firms with which I have worked so far. The firm does also have an outstanding professional approach and sense of the client relationship.”
Diversity/Community
When building a powerful reputation, and with the dedication to deliver outstandingly, it is essential to always keep in mind the moral obligation to act responsibly and ethically, to produce an overall positive impact on society.
At MANGEAT we believe in the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility, especially in our capacity as attorneys at law.
Therefore, we are involved in various pro bono and volunteer activities, be it to defend the access to justice or to seek better systems of justice.
Our pro bono work goes beyond the traditional representation of people with limited resources. The importance of Law is growing on a daily basis and with that our responsibility to address the pressing challenges that ensue.
We aim to truly make a difference and address problems such as unequal access to justice, devastation caused by conflicts and massive immigration waves that follow, global health threats and of course important human rights issues (for instance with members or our team participating in the Geneva Human Rights Commission).
Our volunteer activities also include commitments beyond the legal community. For instance, to actively support charitable organisations.
International Capabilities
MANGEAT has continuously grown by including different ways of thinking, backgrounds, and cultures. The multilingual team members have been trained and qualified in Switzerland and abroad. They benefit from diversified industries and sectorial experience gained in private practice and in-house at multinational companies in countries that include among others: The U.S., Turkey, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain and India.
We are constantly collaborating with law firms and practitioners in other jurisdictions and our team advises Spanish-speaking clients through its dedicated Spanish and Latin-American Desk.
Our experience includes:
- Working as an extended resource to the legal department of a global healthcare company on all commercial matters and assisting the client in handling an increasing needs for legal support across the EMEA region.
- Assisting a client in opposing his extradition to the United States within the context of the FIFA scandal.
- Assisting a foreign central bank within the context of criminal proceedings initiated by the Federal Office of the Attorney General in relation to bribes paid to certain employees.
- Advising a Spanish private equity investor on the acquisition of shares in a luxury Swiss watch company, including drafting of the shareholders’ agreement.
- Representing Latin American heirs in Switzerland in a complex and multijurisdictional inheritance dispute.
- Assisting the daughter of a foreign state’s former leader in criminal proceedings for money laundering con- ducted by the Federal Office of the Attorney General within the context of a major bribery scandal that led to the seizure of assets amounting to around USD 800 million and mutual legal assistance requests from 20 foreign states.
- Advising an American manufacturer in managing legal and operational risks related to their product quality and recall campaign.
- Advising an Australian manufacturer with global sale footprint in managing their legal, operational and commercial risks; Assessing and identifying areas of continuous improvement to their product warranty and claim processes.
International network: MANGEAT has developed a global network of over 250 lawyers in multiple jurisdictions across the regions to assist its clients in all types of cross-border activities.