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George Ayoub

George Ayoub

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Switzerland

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Regulatory, compliance and investigations

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd’s white-collar crime and investigations team is led by Benjamin Borsodi and Peter Burckhardt, who are both recognised for their deep experience in cross-border enforcement, corporate criminal liability and high-stakes regulatory matters. Simone Nadelhofer is praised for her work on large investigations, including crisis-driven mandates involving data-heavy reviews, while Charles Goumaz is known for his skill in managing sensitive criminal and regulatory proceedings. Made partner in January 2026, Roland M. Ryser is described as ‘diligent’ and ’determined’ in international white-collar cases, including corruption and foreign bribery matters, and George Ayoub is regarded as ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ in financial crime, corporate investigations and regulatory enforcement. Former public prosecutor Gabriela Svalduz joined the team in March 2026, adding experience in white-collar criminal, asset recovery and sanctions matters.
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Phone
+41 22 707 81 21
Email
[email protected]
Profile
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Work Department
Dispute Resolution / Internal Corporate Investigations / White-Collar Crime and Compliance / Sanctions Group
Position

George Ayoub is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution Group in Geneva and a member of the White-Collar Crime and Compliance Team.

Experience:

  • Business crime defense work, asset-tracing and recovery, international mutual assistance in criminal and administrative matters
  • Regulatory and compliance issues
  • Complex litigation involving an international component and multi-jurisdictional aspects
Career

2019 - Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer

2015 - Senior Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer

2012 - Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer

2011 - Associate at a renowned business law firm

2008 - Trainee Lawyer at a renowned business law firm

2007 - Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland

Languages
  • French
  • English
  • German
  • Arabic
  • Hebrew
Memberships
  • Member of several professional associations, notably the Geneva and Swiss Bar Associations as well as of the International Bar Association
  • Regular speaker on topics within his areas of expertise at the Transnational Crime Conferences of the International Bar Association
Education

2011 - Bar Admission in Switzerland

2007 - Master of Law, University of Lausanne

2006 - Bachelor of Law, University of Lausane

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Simone Nadelhofer is choice no. 1 when it comes to cross-border investigations and AML.’

  • ‘Highly competent team members and great availability.’

Key clients

  • Czech Republic
  • EFG Bank AG

Work highlights

Acted as Swiss lead counsel to a client in criminal investigations conducted by the DoJ, CFTC, SFO, OAG, DPPO and Brazilian Federal Prosecutor's Office into alleged foreign corruption relating to African and South American countries, as well as market manipulation.