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Philippe Ciocca

Dr. iur., LL.M. (Sydney)

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Philippe has acquired considerable expertise in international inheritance cases. He is also involved in commodities trials. He advises many SMEs.

Location

Lausanne Av. C. F. Ramuz 80 CH-1009 Pully/Lausanne T: +41 21 721 04 40

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Expertise

Languages

German
English
French

Experience

Since 2004	Partner, valfor (formerly PYTHON )
2000–2003	Associate, PYTHON
1996–1998	Attorney with Carrard, Paschoud, Heim & Partners, Lausanne
1995–1996	Trainee with UBS, Basle
1994–1995	Trainee with Ernst & Young LLP, Basle
1991–1994	Research Assistant, Company Law, University of Lausanne

2000	University of Sydney, LL.M.
1995	University of Lausanne, Ph.D.
1991	University of Lausanne, Bachelor of Laws

Vaud Bar Association
Swiss Bar Association
Swiss-Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Publications and Speeches

La conciliation, une méthode de résolution des litiges, remise au goût du jour?, in: l’éclectique juridique, Recueil d’articles en l’honneur de Jacques Python, Berne 2011, pp. 97-117
Les administrateurs de fait, in Aspects actuels du droit de la société anonyme, CEDIDAC, vol. 64
The Organisation of Companies Limited by Shares Under the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China, in International Trade and Business Law Review, 6, 2001, 287
Les relations contractuelles entre un sportif professionnel et son représentant, Thesis, Lausanne
Le nouveau droit des sociétés anonymes, CEDIDAC 23 1993

New partners. Enhanced expertise.

valfor is pleased to announce the addition of six new partners effective 1 January 2025.

The Lausanne-based law firm Mercuris Avocats, led by partners Olivier Cherpillod, Jean-Michel Clerc, Martine Loertscher, and Maxime Rocafort, will join valfor. Their team, specialising in commercial law, tax, and dispute resolution, will integrate valfor’s Pully/Lausanne office.

Deborah Hondius and Nicolas Gurtner will strengthen valfor’s Geneva office, bringing their expertise in litigation, particularly in white-collar crime and contractual matters.

United by a shared philosophy of delivering value beyond legal advice, they all look forward to combining their skills and resources for the benefit of valfor’s clients. This strategic growth reinforces valfor’s position as one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, with over 80 lawyers practicing across Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Sion, Zug, Zurich, and Brussels.

With a strong international and interdisciplinary focus, valfor provides tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs and complexities of each client’s business.