based in Geneva,
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Asset Recovery

We help governments, companies, individuals, and liquidators recover assets and seek damages. We trace concealed assets in Switzerland or abroad.

Business Crime

We handle plaintiffs and defendants in local and global legal matters, covering criminal, administrative, and international assistance.

Cross-border Litigation

We enforce foreign judgments, arbitral awards, and insolvency decisions, freeze assets, and gather evidence for overseas proceedings.

Attorneys

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Testimonials

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MONFRINI BITTON KLEIN is a stupendous practice for all Swiss matters. It houses very efficient coordinators who are very knowledgeable. You really want the team on your side!
Chambers & Partners | Europe - White-Collar Crime 2025
The law firm is skilled in all areas thanks to the skills of its team of lawyers. The department is very responsive, with a very high level of skill and exceptional creativity.
Chambers & Partners | Europe - White-Collar Crime 2025
MONFRINI BITTON KLEIN is a go-to for complex asset tracing with any Swiss dimension.
Chambers & Partners | Global-Wide: Litigation Support – Asset Tracing & Recovery 2024
MONFRINI BITTON KLEIN are experienced and knowledgeable on how to run a complex case.
Chambers & Partners | Europe – White-Collar Crime 2024
MONFRINI BITTON KLEIN are very proactive and have been good at identifying the cross-border issues.
Chambers & Partners | Europe - White-Collar Crime 2025
They've been doing this work for years and have a good reputation for it.
Chambers & Partners | Global-Wide: Litigation Support – Asset Tracing & Recovery 2024
MONFRINI BITTON KLEIN are exceptional in their area of expertise.
Chambers & Partners | Europe - White-Collar Crime 2025
They are sensitive commercially to clients' and co-counsels' needs.
Chambers & Partners | Europe – White-Collar Crime 2024
MONFRINI BITTON KLEIN have been responsive and capable of explaining the nuances. They make these nuances very clear and apparent. and provide timely and detailed breakdowns.
Chambers & Partners | Europe - White-Collar Crime 2025
MBK's team has deep knowledge of asset tracing and recovery, including its interplay with insolvency and potential enforcement or regulatory actions.
Chambers & Partners - Asset Tracing & Recovery 2023

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News

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21 March 2025

MBK and our partners David Bitton and Yves Klein recognized in the "White-Collar Crime" category in the Chambers and Partners Europe Guide

Our firm and our partners David Bitton and Yves Klein have once again been recognized in the White-Collar Crime category in the Chambers and Partners Europe Guide.

04 February 2025

Historic bankruptcy of Servette FC

20 years ago, Servette FC faced an historic bankruptcy.

During the ensuing trial, Me François Canonica and Me David BITTON defended the interests of the players and certain members of the staff, in a legal battle that had a decisive impact on Swiss soccer.
 
La Tribune de Genève looks back at this landmark event.

03 February 2025

MBK welcomes Raphaël Huggel

We are delighted to welcome Raphaël Huggel as our new associate.

He brings valuable expertise in criminal law, contract law and international mutual assistance in criminal matters.

Raphaël also advises clients on matters related to international sanctions.

He speaks French, English, Russian and German.

Welcome aboard, Raphaël!

06 January 2025

Natalia Hidalgo promoted to the position of Counsel

We are proud to announce the promotion of Natalia Hidalgo to the position of Counsel.

06 January 2025

Darya Dolasevic promoted to the position of Senior Associate

We are proud to announce the promotion of Darya Dolasevic to the position of Senior Associate.

14 November 2024

Yves Klein recognized in the Commercial Litigation category of the Lexology Index 2024 report

We are proud to announce that our partner, Yves Klein, has been recognized in the Commercial Litigation category of the Lexology Index 2024 report (formerly Who’s Who Legal) for his outstanding expertise and dedication to the field!

Lexology Index: Commercial Litigation offers unique insight into the leading commercial litigators, expert witnesses and e-discovery experts around the world.

07 November 2024

Our associates recognized as Thought Leading Authors in Mondaq’s Autumn 2024 and Thought Leadership Awards Switzerland

Edouard Kaiflin and Natalia Hidalgo have been recognized as Thought Leading Authors in Mondaq’s Autumn 2024 and Thought Leadership Awards Switzerland for their article "Mondaq Anti-Money Laundering Comparative Guide".

05 November 2024

Our Newsletter team has been recognized as Thought Leading Authors in Mondaq’s Autumn 2024 and Thought Leadership Awards Switzerland

The authors of our weekly Newsletter on Asset Recovery, Business Crime and Cross-border Litigation, led by Elisa Branca, have been recognized as Thought Leading Authors in Mondaq’s Autumn 2024 and achieved the top position for Thought Leadership Awards Switzerland in the following categories:

Finance and Banking: Newsletter n°83 (https://lnkd.in/eKiyCi2f) authored by Elisa Branca, Frieda Bouma and Serena Colasanto

Government, Public Sector: Newsletter n°85 (https://lnkd.in/emY354cZ), authored by Elisa Branca, Frieda Bouma and Serena Colasanto

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution: Newsletter n° 87 (https://lnkd.in/eQM6ceBQ) authored by Elisa Branca, Frieda Bouma and Serena Colasanto

Our weekly Newsletter summarizes (in French) the Federal Supreme Court's main case law on business crime, criminal procedure, debt enforcement and bankruptcy, private international law and mutual assistance in civil, penal and administrative matters.

Congratulations to Elisa Branca, Frieda Bouma Ebongué and Serena Colasanto on this well-deserved recognition for your hard work and dedication in delivering valuable content!

More information: https://lnkd.in/eDTwWFiN

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