Partner at Borel & Barbey, Olivier Dunant advises a private clientele, both Swiss and international, on a wide range of matters, including wealth and estate planning, as well as the settlement of cross-border successions. He also specialises in banking, commercial, and contract law.
Renowned for his expertise in private client work over many years, he assists a prestigious international clientele in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal matters. His reputation in the field leads him to advise on issues related to corporate governance for companies and charitable foundations, as well as in the establishment of trusts and foundations.
Olivier Dunant also serves on the boards of directors and public utility foundations, both in Switzerland and abroad.
EXPERIENCE
Since 1980
Partner at Borel & Barbey
1974 - 1979
Associate at Borel & Barbey
1974
Associate at Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP, New York, United States
1973
Associate at White & Case, New York, United States
1973
Master in Comparative Law (MCL), Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, Texas, United States
1971
Geneva Bar
1969 - 1971
Trainee lawyer at Borel & Barbey
1969
Master of Law (MLaw), University of Geneva
RECOGNITIONS
WWL :
- 2013 - 2016: Switzerland - Banking
- 2013 - >2019 - 2024: Switzerland – Private Client
- 2014 - 2018: Private Client
Chambers & Partners:
- High Net Worth Guide – Private Wealth Law
MEMBERSHIPS
- Geneva Bar Association (ODAGE)
- Swiss Bar Association (FSA)
- Association genevoise du droit des affaires (AGDA)
- Dedman School of Law, Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, Texas, United-States
