Marc Henzelin
Europe Guide 2024
Band 1 : White-Collar Crime
Band 1
About
Provided by Marc Henzelin
Practice Areas
Transnational and domestic litigation, and in particular in international and economic criminal law, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition, fraud, commercial and banking litigation, asset recovery, as well as sports law and public international law. Regularly leads private investigations, focusing on asset search, recovery and compliance issues.
Career
Admitted in Geneva. Joined LALIVE in 2001 - Partner. Formerly acting judge at the Geneva Cour de cassation (2009-2011), acting judge in the criminal and commercial sections of the Geneva Court of Appeals (2002-09); holds several academic positions at universities in Switzerland and abroad since 1995; former legal advisor and Deputy Head of mission for the ICRC in Africa and the Middle-East.
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association’s Anti-Corruption Committee and the Business Crime Committee (Co-Chair 2010-2012); the Advisory Board of the European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) since 2007, and the Anti-corruption Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Publications
Published extensively in international and economic criminal law, mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, litigation and public international law.
Personal
Languages: French, English and German; good knowledge of Portuguese. Holds a PhD in Law from the University of Geneva (Summa cum laude, Edgar Aubert Award) as well as a L.LM Degree (Exeter, UK).
Chambers Review
Europe
Marc Henzelin has a wealth of experience representing clients in fraud claims. He also frequently acts in criminal investigations, including money laundering and asset recovery cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Marc is independent, fearless and smart with an ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to clients and build strong and successful strategies."
"He's very good and strong and efficient."
"Marc is independent, fearless and smart with an ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to clients and build strong and successful strategies."
"He's very good and strong and efficient."
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