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Edouard Houman

Counsel

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Expertise

Edouard Houman assists both Swiss and international private clients across various areas, particularly in relation to their wealth and estate planning.

He advises our clients on complex international wealth structuring issues and assists them in setting up trusts and foundations.

His practice focuses in particular on clients with personal, business or investment ties in the Middle East.

Edouard Houman also advises our clients on their entrepreneurial activities, the implementation of philanthropic projects and business succession planning.

He supports our clients with their relocation to Switzerland and the management of their family office.

Furthermore, he advises our clients on the acquisition, management and ownership of their yachts and aircrafts.

Experiences

Since 2026 Counsel at Borel & Barbey
2022 - 2026 Senior Associate at an international law Firm in Geneva
2020 - 2022 Trainee lawyer at a law Firm in Geneva
2017 Legal assistant at an international law Firm in Geneva

Education

2022 Geneva Bar
2020 Master of Law (MLaw), University of Geneva
2019 Certificate of Advanced Studies in Legal Professions, University of Geneva
2018 Bachelor of Law (BLaw), University of Geneva

Memberships

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

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