Degni & Vecchio

A Law Firm driven by experience

The Degni & Vecchio Law Firm is a partnership of two experienced lawyers registered at the Geneva Bar. Its team is committed to the service of Swiss and international clients. We have extensive expertise in judicial matters, commercial litigation, economic criminal law and corporate life. Our expertise also extends to public institutions, international organisations and expatriates.

In any case, we guide our clients towards the most favourable outcome, calming the debate, but with firmness and determination.

Proximity and responsiveness, the foundations of successful strategies

With Degni & Vecchio, our clients find a high level of know-how and a spectrum of competences covering the main areas of criminal and civil law. In addition, we have extensive experience in administrative law, including public service, internal investigations and international organizations. We also advise on all types of transactional or entrepreneurial projects and assist business leaders in their development and decisions.

We capitalize on our business law practice to control risks and favour the potential for action in our clients’ best interest.

As a multilingual firm, we operate in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Portuguese, which enables us to serve an international clientele and to understand foreign cultures and legal systems.

An important part of our clients are decision-makers concerned with a fast resolution of their disputes or contractual negotiations. In each case we suggest a realistic strategy based on shared objectives, aiming to make rapid progress in order to optimize actions and reduce costs.

Listen, exchange, act

Degni & Vecchio’s lawyers are well aware of the emotional charge related to court cases, but also of the matters at stake in commercial negotiations. We also strive to create a climate of serene collaboration conducive to creativity and the thoughtful resolution of cases.

The partners play an active role in the academic, judicial and associative life of Geneva. University lecturers (Lawyers graduate courses), deputy judges of administrative and criminal Courts and former members of the Council of the Bar Association, their experience and trusted network are valuable assets to our clients.

Sandro Vecchio

SANDRO VECCHIO’s main areas of expertise are business litigation and advising executives and companies. He regularly carries out administrative and internal investigations on behalf of the government and important public law entities and private companies.
He acts in matters of criminal, administrative and civil liability of managers and companies, in shareholders disputes, labour disputes, reputation and media crises, audit compliance, etc.

Pierluca Degni

PIERLUCA DEGNI specialises in criminal law and commercial litigation.
His practice includes private international law and international mutual assistance in criminal and administrative matters.
His experience is recognised in the judicial field and he is particularly active in the coordination of cross-border disputes, as well as in anti-corruption and asset recovery matters (Court ordered freezes and provisional measures).

Coralie Christin

Coralie Christin joined the Firm as an Associate in December 2020. She practices in the areas of labour law disputes, general and economic criminal law, asset recovery and family litigation.

Carole Ehretsmann

Carole Ehretsmann joined the firm as an associate in January 2023. She practices in the fields of general and economic criminal law, commercial and banking litigation and administrative law.

Lina Francis

Lina Francis joined the firm as a trainee lawyer in January 2023. She practices legal advice and litigation in civil, criminal and administrative matters.

Camille Copiglia

Camille Copiglia joined the Firm as a trainee lawyer in January 2024. She practices in the fields of advisory and litigation in civil, criminal, and administrative matters.

Gisèle Pinnock

Gisèle Pinnock joined the Firm as Office Manager in January 2023. She is in charge of the smooth running of the reception and all administrative aspects of the office.

Cassandra Mayor

Cassandra Mayor joined the firm as a commercial apprentice in August 2023.