Banking and finance law, economic criminal law, international judicial assistance in administrative and fiscal criminal matters, divorce law
David Bitton was admitted to the Geneva Bar in 1995 and holds a law degree from the University of Geneva (1993).
He completed his legal training with a firm founded by a former investigating judge, with whom he acquired solid experience in criminal defense.
From 1995 onwards, David Bitton joined and then became a partner in one of Geneva's most emblematic law firms, specializing in business crime, business law and complex high-profile international cases.
For over a decade, David Bitton has been working within Monfrini Bitton Klein, of which he is a founding partner.
David Bitton's practice focuses on criminal law, business law, banking and finance law and international administrative and judicial assistance.
In recent years, David Bitton has mainly been handling criminal cases on behalf of individuals and companies in matters relating to economic crime: unfair management, bankruptcy and breach of trust; criminal organization, money laundering and corruption, including asset tracing; fraud and unfair competition; harm to honor (defamation and slander) and cybercrime.
David Bitton acts before cantonal and federal courts, as well as in certain European countries, mainly France, Monaco, Belgium and Luxembourg.
David Bitton is also consulted on commercial disputes (corporate or banking and finance law) or matrimonial matters (complex divorce proceedings; international liquidation of matrimonial property; asset tracing; negotiation and drafting of divorce agreements).
Geneva Bar Association (ODAGE)
Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
We are proud to announce that our partners Enrico Monfrini, David Bitton, and Yves Klein have been recognized as Thought Leaders by Who’s Who Legal for their exceptional work in Asset Recovery and Business Crime Defence.
The WWL Thought Leaders - GIR report brings together the insight, expertise, and experience of the world’s leading lawyers and experts in asset recovery, business crime defence, and investigations, all in one comprehensive report.
The WWL Thought Leaders - Switzerland report highlights the expertise, wisdom, and achievements of some of Switzerland’s most prominent lawyers and experts.
David Bitton shares his analysis on the Sperisen case, criticizing the “dysfunctional” handling of his detention, with 12 years already served despite uncertainty about his guilt. He compares this situation to the Mykailov case, another example of unjustified detention.
To watch the full video here.
Our partner David BITTON represented our firm as a founding member of the Geneva International Legal Association (GILA) at its Constitutive Assembly on 26 June at the Salle de l'Alabama, a venue steeped in history, in the presence of State Councillor Delphine Bachmann.
The GILA, initiated by our Chair of the Geneva Bar Association Sandrine Giroud and the Geneva Bar Association, brings together legal and economic players to promote Geneva as an international capital of law and legal services.
The association will organise the annual Geneva International Legal Week (GILW), with the first edition scheduled for 10 to 12 March 2025. This event will aim to enhance Geneva's attractiveness and promote Swiss law locally and internationally.
We are delighted to contribute to this initiative, which will enhance Geneva's attractiveness and promote Swiss law.
Three members of our firm, Enrico Monfrini, David Bitton and Yves Klein have been selected as Switzerland’s leading practitioners in Asset Recovery, Business Crime and Commercial Litigation in the Lexology - Who's Who Legal: Switzerland 2024 Report
David BITTON was listed by Business Today among the top 10 Swiss business crime lawyers who have made a groundbreaking influence in 2023.
Full article here.
Acquittal obtained for a dentist by David Bitton and Alessia Colucci.
The full article is available here.
David Bitton is quoted in Le Temps regarding the fall of Credit Suisse.
The full article is available here.
David Bitton discusses the consequences of the Maudet affair and the problem of gifts made to elected officials.
Find the excerpt from the RTS news here.