Julia Henninger advises Swiss and international private clients in a range of areas, including inheritance law, private international law and matrimonial law.
She assists clients with their estate and matrimonial planning, whether it involves the transfer of family businesses, the establishment of trusts, or the implementaton of philanthropic projects. She also handles the management aspects of their family offices.
Julia Henninger provides advice on all legal matters pertaining to the settlement of estates, particularly in a cross-border context, and represents clients in disputes related to inheritance law, matrimonial law, and trusts.
Additionally, Julia Henninger’s expertise extends to supporting charitable organisations in managing and developing their activities.
EXPERIENCES
Since 2026
Partner at Borel & Barbey
2022 - 2025
Associate at Borel & Barbey
2019 - 2022
Associate at a law Firm in Geneva & Zurich
EDUCATION
2020
New York Bar
2019
Master of Laws (LL.M.), Columbia University, New York, United States, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Prize
2019
PhD in Law, University of Fribourg, Professor Walther Hug Prize and Association Successio Prize
2017
Geneva Bar
2015
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Legal Professions, University of Geneva
2014
Master of Law (MLaw), bilingual French - German, Universities of Fribourg & Pontificia Comillas de Madrid
2012
Bachelor of Law (BLaw), bilingual French - German and « bilingual plus » certificate, University of Fribourg
RECOGNITIONS
- 2022: Association Successio Prize
- 2019: Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Prize, University of Columbia
- 2019: Professeur Walther Hug Prize, University of Fribourg
MEMBERSHIPS
- Geneva Bar Association (ODAGE)
- Swiss Bar Association (FSA)
- New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)
