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Bernasconi, Alessandro

MLaw / Attorney at Law

Education

  • Admitted to the Zurich Bar (2021)
  • Master of Business Law – University of Zurich (2015)
  • Bachelor of Law – University of Zurich (2012)

Professional Experience

  • Attorney at MV Legal Partners Inc. (since 2021)
  • Lawyer at MV Legal Partners Inc. (2019-2021)
  • Clerk at the Labour Court of Zurich (2017)
  • Intern at a District Court of Zurich (2016)
  • Volunteer at a District Court of Zurich (2013)

Languages

  • German
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
    Durgnat, Claudia

    MLaw / Attorney at Law

    Education

    • Admitted to the Zurich bar (2021)
    • Master of Law University of Zurich (2016)
    • Bachelor of Law UniDistance Suisse (2014)

    Professional experience

    • Attorney at MV Legal Partners Inc. (since 2021)
    • Legal assistant in law firms in Zurich (2016-2018)
    • Occupations in the travel industry (1995 – 2010)
    • Occupations in the bank sector (1989 – 1994)

    Languages

    • German
    • French
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Italian

    Memberships

    • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
    • Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
      Elmaliah, Katy

      Dr. iur. / Attorney at Law, Associate Partner

      Education

      • Lawyer and Notary Public in Israel (1999)
      • Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1995)
      • iur. University of Zurich (1993)

      Professional Experience

      • lives and works in Tel Aviv, Israel since 1996
      • Self-employed lawyer in Tel Aviv, Israel (since 2002)
      • Attorney at law in two major law firms in Tel Aviv, Israel
      • Attorney at law in a large Zurich law firm
      • Research Assistant for Contract Law and Private International Law at the University of Zurich (1989-1991)

      Languages

      • German
      • English
      • Italian
      • French
      • Hebrew
      • Spanish
      • Czech
      • Yiddisch

      Memberships

      • STEP (Society for Estate and Trust Prictitioners)
      • Israeli Bar Association
      • Swiss Bar Association (passive member)
      • German-Israeli Chamber of Commerce
      • Swiss-Israeli Chamber of Commerce
      • International Society of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists
          Kaister, Joseph M.

          Business Services

          Education

          • Business economist KSZ (1979)
          • Trade Diploma in Zurich (1972)
          • Degree of professional apprenticeship as technical draughtsman (1969)

          Professional Experience

          • Competence Center Sourcing in the financial industry; Module leader at the CAS course “Sourcing Management” at the Business Engineering Institute in St. Gallen (2012-2016)
          • Member of the Board of Directors in a consulting and implementation company in Horgen (since 2012)
          • Member of the Executive Board, Merger & Acquisitions, Strategic Projects in Lugano (2009-2012)
          • Member of the Executive Board, Head of Banking Operations in Bern/Lugano (2005-2008)
          • Member of the Executive Board, branch manager, head of banking operations in Bern (2002-2005)
          • CEO in a company in Bern (2000-2001)
          • Head of Sales and Head of Custodian network management in a financial services company in Zurich (1993-2000)
          • Deputy Director in an international financial firm in Geneva (1991-1993)
          • Deputy Director in an international asset management company in Geneva (1990-1991)
          • Representative for Asia / Pacific for private clients in an asset management company in Hong Kong (1988-1990)
          • Assistant representative for private clients in a financial services company in Hong Kong (1984-1987)
          • Training as investment adviser in the asset management department (1973-1984)

          Languages

          • German
          • English
          • Italian
          • French
            Marty, Marco S.

            Dr. iur., LL.M. / Attorney at Law, dipl. Mediator, Partner

            Education

            • Dr. iur. University of Zurich (2009; summa cum laude)
            • Dipl. Mediator FH Aargau (2002; summa cum laude)
            • LL.M. in international commercial law University of Zurich (specialization in banking, capital market and insurance law, 1998; magna cum laude)
            • Admitted to the Zurich bar (1993)
            • lic. iur. University of Zurich (1990; magna cum laude)

            Professional Experience

            • Competence Center Sourcing in the Financial Industry: Course instructor at the CAS Course “Sourcing Management” at the Business Engineering Institute St. Gallen, University of St. Gallen (since 2015)
            • Founding partner MV Legal Partners Inc. (since 2015)
            • Self-employment and founding partner of a law firm (as of 2000)
            • Legal Counsel of a major private bank in Zurich (1998-2000)
            • Visiting scholar at the George Washington University, International Law Institute Washington, Washington D.C., USA (1996)
            • Attorney in a major international corporate law firm in Zurich (1994-1998)
            • Junior associate and attorney in a corporate law firm specialized in banking law in Zurich (1992-1994)
            • Auditor at a district court (1991-1992)

            Publications

            • Mediative elements in negotiations, diploma thesis at the FH Aargau, Zurich 2002
            • Foreign exchange control regulations pursuant to Art. VIII Sect. 2 lit. B IMF Agreement and the “unenforceability” of the Treaties under Swiss Law, Zurich 2009 (Volume 212 of the Zurich Studies on Private Law)

            Languages

            • German
            • English
            • Italian
            • French

            Memberships

            • Zurich attorneys’ association (and various professional groups)
            • Swiss attorneys’ association
            • Self-regulatory organization of the swiss attorneys’ association and the Swiss notaries’ association
              Marty, Maria Rita

              lic.iur. / Lawyer, Office Managerin

              Ausbildung

              • Doktorandin Biomedical Ethics and Law der Universität Zürich
              • Spezialisierung in Medizinrecht an der Universität Zürich (2010-2012)
              • lic. iur. Universität Zürich (2009)
              • Studium Elektrotechnik an der ETH Zürich (1983-1986)

              Education

              • Doctoral student in Biomedical Ethics and Law University of Zurich
              • Specialization in Medical Law at the University of Zurich (2010-2012)
              • lic. iur. University of Zurich (2009)
              • Studies in Electrical Engineering Studies at ETH Zurich (1983-1986)

              Professional Experience

              • Cantonal Council in Zurich, member of the Justice Commission (since 2017)
              • Lawyer at MV Legal Partners Inc. (since 2016)
              • Junior associate at a law firm in Zurich (2012-2015)
              • Member of the Church Council of the Catholic Church Community Uster (1996-2000)
              • Claim expert in a major Swiss insurance company in Zurich (1985-1990)

              Languages

              • German
              • Italian
              • English
              • French
                Mazzone, Michele N.

                lic.iur. / Associate Partner

                  Education

                  • lic. iur. University of Zurich (1992)
                  • Undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Economic Sciences University of Zurich (2004)
                  • Undergraduate studies at the Institute of Political Science, University of Zurich (2010)
                  • Studies Seminar for Film Studies University of Zurich (2012-2018)

                  Professional Experience

                  • Legal advisor to various SME’s (since 1999)
                  • Associate Partner MV Legal Partners Inc. (2018)
                  • Legal assistant in a law firm in Zurich (2001-2017)
                  • Trainee in a law firm specializing in civil law in Zurich (1996-1998)
                  • Auditor at a Zurich District Court (1994)
                  • Auditor at a Zurich District attorney’s office and at a Zurich District Court (1993)

                  Languages

                  • German
                  • English
                  • Italian
                  • French
                  Porta, Katrin

                  Accountant and assistence

                  Education and further education

                  • Further education in accounting in a business school (2005-2007)
                  • Commercial apprenticeship in the machine wholesale industry (1999-2002)

                  Professional Experience

                  • Accountant at MV Legal Partners Inc. (since 2023)
                  • Accountant, financial and human resources manager in various SME’s (2019-2023)
                  • Accounting clerk in a medium-sized law firm (2013-2017)
                  • Accounting and personnel administration in a retirement and nursing home (2010-2013)
                  • Chief accountant in an SME (2008-2009)

                   Languages

                  • German
                  • English
                  • French
                  • Polish
                  • Italian
                    Wang, Daphne

                    Assistence

                    Education

                    • Master of Law, University of Zurich (2023-est. 2024)
                    • Bachelor of Law, University of Zurich (2020-2023)
                    • Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, University of Zurich (2013-2018)
                    • Language Diploma Chinese, Beijing Open University (2012-2013)

                    Professional Experience

                    • Legal assistant at MV Legal Partners Inc. (since 2022)
                    • Legal employee in a law firm in Zurich (2020-2022)
                    • Occupation in the banking industry (2020)

                     Languages

                    • German
                    • English
                    • French
                    • Chinese

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