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Clément Bouvier

Associate, LL.M., TEP

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Assistant : Sakina Shahadat

EXPERTISE

Clément Bouvier advises private and institutional clients across all areas of business law, with a particular focus on corporate law, contract law, financing and restructuring, as well as mergers and acquisitions transactions across a broad range of industries. He assists companies such as start-ups and SMEs in achieving their goals and protecting their interests.

Clément Bouvier’s expertise also extends to advising Swiss and foreign financial institutions and borrowers on complex financing transactions, including traditional and non-traditional asset-backed financing, bond issues and syndicated loans.

Additionally, Clément Bouvier is a Trust & Estate Practitioner (STEP). As such, he advises private clients, both Swiss and international, on a wide range of matters such as estate and wealth planning, trusts and foundations, private international law, as well as family governance.

EXPERIENCE

Since 2024 Associate at Borel & Barbey
2024 Trust & Estate Practitioner (STEP)
2022 Master in Financial Law and Regulation (LL.M.), London School of Economics (LSE), United Kingdom
2017 - 2023 Senior Associate at a law Firm in Geneva and Zurich
2017 Geneva Bar
2016 - 2017 Trainee lawyer at a law Firm in Geneva
2015 - 2016 Law clerk at the Judiciary Power, Geneva
2015 Certificate of Advanced Studies in Legal Professions, University of Geneva
2014 - 2015 Legal intern at a law Firm in Geneva
2014 Summer trainee at a law Firm in Geneva
2014 Master in Business Law, Universities of Geneva and Utrecht, Netherlands
2012 Bachelor in International Relations, University of Geneva

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Geneva Bar Association (ODAGE)
  • Swiss Bar Association (FSA)
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

NEWS

Borel & Barbey advised Aria on the implementation of a factoring program for a leading Swiss company

6 November 2025
Borel & Barbey advised fintech company Aria on the contractual implementation of a factoring programme for a major Swiss company. With an instant API financing solution dedicated to B2B and...

Julia Henninger and Clément Bouvier appointed as Partners

30 October 2025
Borel & Barbey is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Henninger and Clément Bouvier as Partners, effective 1 January 2026. They have distinguished themselves through their expertise, commitment and...

Borel & Barbey advised Stanhope Capital Group on its expansion with Corient and Stonehage Fleming

4 September 2025
Borel & Barbey advised Stanhope Capital Group on its combination with US-based wealth advisor Corient and independent multi-family office Stonehage Fleming to create a global partnership. This alliance has led...

PUBLICATIONS

Regulatory Update: New Interest Rate Caps for Consumer Credit Announced

3 November 2025
Statutory Maximum Interest Rate for Consumer Credit to Decrease as of 1 January 2026 On 31 October 2025, the Federal Department of Justice and Police (DFJP) has announced a reduction...

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