Miguel Oural
Europe Guide 2024
Band 2 : White-Collar Crime
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Band 2
About
Provided by Miguel Oural
Practice Areas
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 current Chairman of the Geneva Bar (Bâtonnier).
Career
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
Member of the Council of the Geneva Bar Association, Member of the criminal law commission of the Geneva Bar Association, Member of the Governing Board of the Ecole d'Avocature de Genève (Geneva Bar School), Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
Personal
Languages: French, English, Spanish
Chambers Review
Europe
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
Provided by Chambers
"Miguel Oural is available, easily reachable and transmits clear and relevant information to his client."
"He is a very efficient lawyer especially in court."
"Miguel Oural is available, easily reachable and transmits clear and relevant information to his client."
"He is a very efficient lawyer especially in court."