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Miguel Oural

Miguel Oural

Europe 2026

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Practice Areas

Investigations, Litigation and Arbitration

Career

Miguel Oural is a partner in the Litigation group and divides his time between our offices in Geneva and Lausanne. He is an expert on national and international complex litigation, often advising individuals and corporate clients on various criminal law matters, including international mutual legal assistance. Miguel's other areas of practice include internal investigations, tort law, and commercial and contract law. Miguel is the former Chairman of the Geneva Bar (Bâtonnier).

Universities of Geneva and Zurich (lic iur, 1998), Admission to Geneva Bar (2001), University of Geneva (Academic and Research Assistant, Tort and Contract Law, 2001/02), Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina (LLM, 2003), Joined Lenz & Staehelin (2003), Foreign associate with Cuatrecasas Abogados, Barcelona (2007/08), Partner at Lenz & Staehelin (2010)

Professional Memberships

Former Chairman (Bâtonnier) of the Geneva Bar Association, Member of the criminal law commission of the Geneva Bar Association, Vice-President of the Geneva Bar School (ECAV), Swiss Bar Association (SAV)

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Chambers European Guide

White-Collar Crime - Switzerland

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Miguel Oural is well regarded in white-collar crime mandates, including corruption and bribery, as well as advising clients on allegations of misused funds.

Strengths

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  • Miguel Oural is excellent in every way.

    White-Collar CrimeChambers European Guide

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