Gérald Virieux
M.B.L., LL.M.
VISCHER Genève Sàrl
work Esplanade Pont-Rouge 9C P.O. Box
1200 Genève 26
Switzerland
Attorney at Law / Partner
- work +41 58 211 35 00
- gerald.virieux@vischer.com
Gérald Virieux is the head of the Dispute Resolution Team of VISCHER's Geneva office. He represents Swiss and foreign clients before state courts and arbitral tribunals in connection with commercial disputes. Gérald's practice focuses notably on disputes involving cross-border aspects, and on the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions and arbitral awards. Gérald's practice also includes employment disputes.
Gérald advises his clients in French, English, German and Spanish.
Education
- Master of Laws in International Law, University of Miami Law School (LL.M., 2011)
- Master in Business Law, University of Geneva (M.B.L., 2002)
- University of Fribourg (lic. iur., 1999, JD equivalent)
Practice
- Partner, BUGNION BALLANSAT EHRLER, Geneva (2014-2019)
- Senior Associate, VISCHER, Basel (2005-2014)
- Trainee Attorney, LENZ & STAEHELIN, Geneva (2002-2004)
- Legal Counsel, Faisal Finance (Switzerland) Ltd, Geneva (2001-2002)
- Legal Counsel, International Air Transport Association (IATA), Geneva (2000)
Memberships in Associations
- Geneva Bar Association
- Basel Bar Association (non-active member)
- Swiss Bar Association
- ASA – Swiss Arbitration Association
- SSJ – Swiss Society of Jurists
Languages
- French
- English
- German
- Spanish
Practice areas
- Arbitration
- Contract Law
- Debt Enforcement Law
- International Mutual Judicial Assistance in Civil and Criminal Matters
- Litigation
- Private International Law