News

27 May 2025

Yves Klein published and article for Thought Leaders 4 FIRE Magazine

The article discusses the recent reform of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure, which now formally recognises private expert reports as admissible evidence — a significant development that opens up new procedural and strategic avenues, particularly in summary proceedings such as the recognition of foreign judgments or interim measures.

19 May 2025

Yves Klein contributed to the Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025 on International Fraud & Asset Tracing

Yves Klein contributed to the swiss chapter of Chambers and Partners Global Guide 2025 on "International Fraud & Asset Tracing".

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