Kellerhals Carrard

Banking and finance law Competition, Franchise and Distribution Law International Trade Law Swiss and European public economic law Business Law and M&A

lic. iur., Attorney at Law (Geneva and Brussels), Of Counsel, DEA in European Law

About

Christophe Rapin is a business law attorney who practices in particular in the areas of public economic law (regulatory law), including competition law, international trade and distribution, financial services and data protection. Admitted to the Geneva and Brussels Bars, he practices Swiss and European law. He is recognized as an experienced specialist in the legal and economic aspects of business relations between Switzerland and the EU.

In particular, he assists Swiss and foreign companies in their cross-border activities, more specifically in regulated areas. Christophe Rapin is also active in mergers and acquisitions law, again more specifically in regulated areas (financial services, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foodstuffs, waste management, energy, etc.).

since 2020: Partner, Kellerhals Carrard, Lausanne

2002-2019: Partner of a major Swiss law firm in Geneva

2000-2005: Practises European law in Brussels for a major Swiss law firm

2000-2002: Associate in a major Swiss law firm in Geneva

1997-1999: Legal internship

1994-1997: Assistant at the University of Geneva

French English

International Bar Association

American Bar Association

International League of Competition Law

Swiss Mutual Fund Association

European Business Aviation Association

Swiss China Association

Swiss Chamber of Commerce for Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Swiss Association for Competition Law

Swiss-European Union Committee

2020: Certified Corporate Coach (Coach & Team)

2003: Admitted to the Brussels Bar

2002: Mediation program at Pepperdine University

1999: Admitted to the Geneva Bar

1997: DEA in European Law (University of Geneva & Aix-Marseille)

1994: Law degree (University of Geneva)