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About
NovaLegal is an exclusive corporate law boutique in Geneva dedicated to the protection of assets and investments alongside NovaFirm for fiduciary services, and NovaTrust, a global trust services provider.
We provide independent advisory services for investors and family offices – offering sharp, strategic legal advice in Switzerland & beyond.
Offer
Trusted by private clients and international businesses alike, our lawyers cut through complexity to safeguard your interests providing the highest level of confidentiality.
Banking and Finance
Our firm advises private banks, asset managers, as well as private and institutional clients in banking and financial law, with access to a range of independent experts in regulatory affairs and compliance issues. We are regularly involved in the drafting and negotiation of credit agreements and security arrangements, as well as in dealings with regulatory authorities.
Foundations and Philanthropy
The firm has solid expertise in foundation law, covering all aspects of formation, governance, and ongoing legal support. We assist clients in Switzerland and internationally with the establishment of charitable and family foundations, the drafting of bylaws, interactions with supervisory authorities, as well as with restructuring or dissolution procedures.
Private Clients
The firm has particular expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), covering all aspects of inheritance law, immigration and nationality law, as well as tax matters. Our global expert network gives our clients access to especially skilled advisors in estate, tax, and succession planning, to provide tailored solutions meeting the needs of a discerning clientele.
Tax and Inheritance Planning
Our team benefits from a trusted network of top-tier Swiss and international tax advisors, enabling us to assist a demanding clientele in identifying individualized and tailored solutions. Our lawyers assist both Swiss and international clients on matters of direct and indirect taxation, including VAT and customs duties.
Trusts and Protection
Our firm has in-depth expertise in trust law, covering both the establishment and administration of trusts. We advise private clients and high-net-worth families on the implementation of wealth and estate planning structures in compliance with Swiss and international law. Our lawyers work closely with NovaTrust, a global trust management provider founded by Thierry Bounous, dedicated to assisting clients in the creation and management of trusts.
Corporate & general counsel services
The firm supports Swiss and foreign corporations providing corporate and general counsel services. It notably assists with the drafting of articles of association and shareholders’ agreements, and advises clients on issues relating to the liability of corporate bodies, including directors and audit committees. Our lawyers also have recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), both domestically and internationally. The firm will guide you through complex transactions and delivers independent advice on share and assets purchase deals, cross border mergers and restructuring.
Contracts drafting and negotiation
Our lawyers will assist you in drafting and negotiating robust, coherent, and tailored contracts designed to anticipate risks and prevent potential disputes. Their expertise encompasses a broad range of commercial agreements, including sales contracts, mandates, service contracts, loan agreements, and guarantees.
Debt Enforcement & Liquidation
Our lawyers regularly handle debt collection proceedings, negotiations for debt waivers or write-offs, as well as the enforcement of sequestration measures. They also assist clients in the enforcement of security interests, whether movable or immovable, and in liquidation proceedings.
Banking and Finance
Our firm advises private banks, asset managers, as well as private and institutional clients in banking and financial law, with access to a range of independent experts in regulatory affairs and compliance issues. We are regularly involved in the drafting and negotiation of credit agreements and security arrangements, as well as in dealings with regulatory authorities.
Foundations and Philanthropy
The firm has solid expertise in foundation law, covering all aspects of formation, governance, and ongoing legal support. We assist clients in Switzerland and internationally with the establishment of charitable and family foundations, the drafting of bylaws, interactions with supervisory authorities, as well as with restructuring or dissolution procedures.
Private Clients
The firm has particular expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), covering all aspects of inheritance law, immigration and nationality law, as well as tax matters. Our global expert network gives our clients access to especially skilled advisors in estate, tax, and succession planning, to provide tailored solutions meeting the needs of a discerning clientele.
Tax and Inheritance Planning
Our team benefits from a trusted network of top-tier Swiss and international tax advisors, enabling us to assist a demanding clientele in identifying individualized and tailored solutions. Our lawyers assist both Swiss and international clients on matters of direct and indirect taxation, including VAT and customs duties.
Trusts and Protection
Our firm has in-depth expertise in trust law, covering both the establishment and administration of trusts. We advise private clients and high-net-worth families on the implementation of wealth and estate planning structures in compliance with Swiss and international law. Our lawyers work closely with NovaTrust, a global trust management provider founded by Thierry Bounous, dedicated to assisting clients in the creation and management of trusts.
Corporate & general counsel services
The firm supports Swiss and foreign corporations providing corporate and general counsel services. It notably assists with the drafting of articles of association and shareholders’ agreements, and advises clients on issues relating to the liability of corporate bodies, including directors and audit committees. Our lawyers also have recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), both domestically and internationally. The firm will guide you through complex transactions and delivers independent advice on share and assets purchase deals, cross border mergers and restructuring.
Contracts drafting and negotiation
Our lawyers will assist you in drafting and negotiating robust, coherent, and tailored contracts designed to anticipate risks and prevent potential disputes. Their expertise encompasses a broad range of commercial agreements, including sales contracts, mandates, service contracts, loan agreements, and guarantees.
Debt Enforcement & Liquidation
Our lawyers regularly handle debt collection proceedings, negotiations for debt waivers or write-offs, as well as the enforcement of sequestration measures. They also assist clients in the enforcement of security interests, whether movable or immovable, and in liquidation proceedings.
Banking and Finance
Our firm advises private banks, asset managers, as well as private and institutional clients in banking and financial law, with access to a range of independent experts in regulatory affairs and compliance issues. We are regularly involved in the drafting and negotiation of credit agreements and security arrangements, as well as in dealings with regulatory authorities.
Foundations and Philanthropy
The firm has solid expertise in foundation law, covering all aspects of formation, governance, and ongoing legal support. We assist clients in Switzerland and internationally with the establishment of charitable and family foundations, the drafting of bylaws, interactions with supervisory authorities, as well as with restructuring or dissolution procedures.
Private Clients
The firm has particular expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), covering all aspects of inheritance law, immigration and nationality law, as well as tax matters. Our global expert network gives our clients access to especially skilled advisors in estate, tax, and succession planning, to provide tailored solutions meeting the needs of a discerning clientele.
Tax and Inheritance Planning
Our team benefits from a trusted network of top-tier Swiss and international tax advisors, enabling us to assist a demanding clientele in identifying individualized and tailored solutions. Our lawyers assist both Swiss and international clients on matters of direct and indirect taxation, including VAT and customs duties.
Trusts and Protection
Our firm has in-depth expertise in trust law, covering both the establishment and administration of trusts. We advise private clients and high-net-worth families on the implementation of wealth and estate planning structures in compliance with Swiss and international law. Our lawyers work closely with NovaTrust, a global trust management provider founded by Thierry Bounous, dedicated to assisting clients in the creation and management of trusts.
Corporate & general counsel services
The firm supports Swiss and foreign corporations providing corporate and general counsel services. It notably assists with the drafting of articles of association and shareholders’ agreements, and advises clients on issues relating to the liability of corporate bodies, including directors and audit committees. Our lawyers also have recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), both domestically and internationally. The firm will guide you through complex transactions and delivers independent advice on share and assets purchase deals, cross border mergers and restructuring.
Contracts drafting and negotiation
Our lawyers will assist you in drafting and negotiating robust, coherent, and tailored contracts designed to anticipate risks and prevent potential disputes. Their expertise encompasses a broad range of commercial agreements, including sales contracts, mandates, service contracts, loan agreements, and guarantees.
Debt Enforcement & Liquidation
Our lawyers regularly handle debt collection proceedings, negotiations for debt waivers or write-offs, as well as the enforcement of sequestration measures. They also assist clients in the enforcement of security interests, whether movable or immovable, and in liquidation proceedings.
Banking and Finance
Our firm advises private banks, asset managers, as well as private and institutional clients in banking and financial law, with access to a range of independent experts in regulatory affairs and compliance issues. We are regularly involved in the drafting and negotiation of credit agreements and security arrangements, as well as in dealings with regulatory authorities.
Foundations and Philanthropy
The firm has solid expertise in foundation law, covering all aspects of formation, governance, and ongoing legal support. We assist clients in Switzerland and internationally with the establishment of charitable and family foundations, the drafting of bylaws, interactions with supervisory authorities, as well as with restructuring or dissolution procedures.
Private Clients
The firm has particular expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), covering all aspects of inheritance law, immigration and nationality law, as well as tax matters. Our global expert network gives our clients access to especially skilled advisors in estate, tax, and succession planning, to provide tailored solutions meeting the needs of a discerning clientele.
Tax and Inheritance Planning
Our team benefits from a trusted network of top-tier Swiss and international tax advisors, enabling us to assist a demanding clientele in identifying individualized and tailored solutions. Our lawyers assist both Swiss and international clients on matters of direct and indirect taxation, including VAT and customs duties.
Trusts and Protection
Our firm has in-depth expertise in trust law, covering both the establishment and administration of trusts. We advise private clients and high-net-worth families on the implementation of wealth and estate planning structures in compliance with Swiss and international law. Our lawyers work closely with NovaTrust, a global trust management provider founded by Thierry Bounous, dedicated to assisting clients in the creation and management of trusts.
Corporate & general counsel services
The firm supports Swiss and foreign corporations providing corporate and general counsel services. It notably assists with the drafting of articles of association and shareholders’ agreements, and advises clients on issues relating to the liability of corporate bodies, including directors and audit committees. Our lawyers also have recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), both domestically and internationally. The firm will guide you through complex transactions and delivers independent advice on share and assets purchase deals, cross border mergers and restructuring.
Contracts drafting and negotiation
Our lawyers will assist you in drafting and negotiating robust, coherent, and tailored contracts designed to anticipate risks and prevent potential disputes. Their expertise encompasses a broad range of commercial agreements, including sales contracts, mandates, service contracts, loan agreements, and guarantees.
Debt Enforcement & Liquidation
Our lawyers regularly handle debt collection proceedings, negotiations for debt waivers or write-offs, as well as the enforcement of sequestration measures. They also assist clients in the enforcement of security interests, whether movable or immovable, and in liquidation proceedings.
Offer
Trusted by private clients and international businesses alike, our lawyers cut through complexity to safeguard your interests providing the highest level of confidentiality.
Banking and Finance
Our firm advises private banks, asset managers, as well as private and institutional clients in banking and financial law, with access to a range of independent experts in regulatory affairs and compliance issues. We are regularly involved in the drafting and negotiation of credit agreements and security arrangements, as well as in dealings with regulatory authorities.
Foundations and Philanthropy
The firm has solid expertise in foundation law, covering all aspects of formation, governance, and ongoing legal support. We assist clients in Switzerland and internationally with the establishment of charitable and family foundations, the drafting of bylaws, interactions with supervisory authorities, as well as with restructuring or dissolution procedures.
Private Clients
The firm has particular expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), covering all aspects of inheritance law, immigration and nationality law, as well as tax matters. Our global expert network gives our clients access to especially skilled advisors in estate, tax, and succession planning, to provide tailored solutions meeting the needs of a discerning clientele.
Tax and Inheritance Planning
Our team benefits from a trusted network of top-tier Swiss and international tax advisors, enabling us to assist a demanding clientele in identifying individualized and tailored solutions. Our lawyers assist both Swiss and international clients on matters of direct and indirect taxation, including VAT and customs duties.
Trusts and Protection
Our firm has in-depth expertise in trust law, covering both the establishment and administration of trusts. We advise private clients and high-net-worth families on the implementation of wealth and estate planning structures in compliance with Swiss and international law. Our lawyers work closely with NovaTrust, a global trust management provider founded by Thierry Bounous, dedicated to assisting clients in the creation and management of trusts.
Corporate & general counsel services
The firm supports Swiss and foreign corporations providing corporate and general counsel services. It notably assists with the drafting of articles of association and shareholders’ agreements, and advises clients on issues relating to the liability of corporate bodies, including directors and audit committees. Our lawyers also have recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), both domestically and internationally. The firm will guide you through complex transactions and delivers independent advice on share and assets purchase deals, cross border mergers and restructuring.
Contracts drafting and negotiation
Our lawyers will assist you in drafting and negotiating robust, coherent, and tailored contracts designed to anticipate risks and prevent potential disputes. Their expertise encompasses a broad range of commercial agreements, including sales contracts, mandates, service contracts, loan agreements, and guarantees.
Debt Enforcement & Liquidation
Our lawyers regularly handle debt collection proceedings, negotiations for debt waivers or write-offs, as well as the enforcement of sequestration measures. They also assist clients in the enforcement of security interests, whether movable or immovable, and in liquidation proceedings.
Team
We are a Swiss team, result driven and focused on delivering advice that will make a difference for our clients in a complex and changing World.
Thierry Bounous
Thierry Bounous
Thierry Bounous
Thierry Bounous
Thierry Bounous
Marie de Gottrau
Marie de Gottrau
Marie de Gottrau
Marie de Gottrau
Marie de Gottrau
Ludovic Doutreleau
Ludovic Doutreleau
Ludovic Doutreleau
Ludovic Doutreleau
Ludovic Doutreleau
Careers
Our workplace reflects our practice: focused, collaborative, and built on trust. We seek people who meet challenges with clarity, commitment, initiative and team spirit.
If this resonates, we would be glad to explore how you might contribute. Please reach us at careers@novalegal.ch
Contact
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Rue du Général-Dufour 22
CH-1204 Geneva, Switzerland
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Contact
© NOVA LEGAL
Between questions and answers, there is always space for conversation.
Rue du Général-Dufour 22
CH-1204 Geneva, Switzerland
PRIVACY
© NOVA LEGAL 2026
TERMS
COOKIES