Marc Hassberger

Practice Areas

Since 1995, Marc has gathered a comprehensive expertise in commercial and financial litigation, both civil and criminal, and is recognized as one of Switzerland’s leading specialists in financial criminal law, money laundering, fraud, corruption and criminal organizations.

His extensive experience includes international legal assistance in criminal, civil and administrative matters, and recent cases have involved France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Marc is also a first-tier lawyer in commercial and banking dispute-resolution and represents clients before Swiss courts at all stages – from first instance through to appeal courts and the Tribunal federal (Supreme Court).

In the last 10 years, Marc has regularly been recognized as a leader in his field by several legal publications (Chambers, WWH Legal, BestLawyers, etc.).

Marc was also honored to be admitted as a fellow in the International Academy of Financial Crime Litigators, an institution regrouping highly experienced litigation professionals and distinguished academics.

Career

Bachelor’s Law degree, University of Geneva (1994);

LL.M., International Business Law, King’s College London (2000).

Professional Memberships

Geneva Bar Association (former member of the Board of the Young Bar);

International Association;

Swiss Society of Criminal Law;

Swiss Arbitration Association.

Industry Sector Expertise

Litigation & Arbitration,;

Banking & Finance;

Employment & Immigration;

Sanctions, Compliance & Enforcement.

Languages Spoken

English, French, Italian

Work Highlights

Advising and representing clients in civil banking law litigations;

Advising and representing injured parties in white collar crime litigations, including some of the most high-profile cases in Switzerland in the last 10 years;

Lead counsel in advising and representing state-owned institutions in civil and criminal financial matters, both national and international;

Advising and representing banks and other financial institution in commercial litigation;

Advising and representing a foreign government in Swiss litigation;

Lead counsel in various complex litigation taking place in multiple jurisdictions, including international criminal assistance;

Lead counsel in assisting financial intermediaries in administrative matters involving the Swiss financial regulatory body (FINMA).