Wartmann Merker Ltd.

Partner

Giovanna has a long-standing and extensive experience in international trade, transport and insurance law. She advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters, representing them in complex proceedings before state courts and arbitration tribunals in national and cross-border disputes. Additionally, she provides guidance on drafting and negotiating contracts in the areas of commercial, transport and insurance law, including maritime and aviation law.

Partner of Wartmann Merker (since 2018) Associate and Counsel with an international business law firm in Zürich (2000-2017) Lecturer of Private Law at EXPERTsuisse for prospective tax experts (since 1998) Lecturer of Private Law at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland, Postgraduate Program for International Logistic Management, Olten and Windisch (2001-2012) Traineeship at the European Commission (DG MOVE), Brussels (1999) Research and teaching assistant at the University of Zurich for Swiss and European Law with Prof. H. Honsell, Zürich (1997-1998) Trainee with an international law firm in Zurich and Geneva (1994-1995)

English, French, German, Italian

ASDA (Swiss Association for Aviation and Space Law): Member of the Board SVSR (Swiss Maritime Law Association): Member of the Board IBA (International Bar Association): Vice Chair of the Land Transport Subcommittee EALA (European Air Law Association) IAWA (International Aviation Womens Association) SVS (Swiss Association for Shipping and Port Management) WISTA (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association) ZSN (Zurich Shipping Network) DGTR (German Association for Transport Law) SSC (Swiss Shippers Council) ZAV (Zurich Bar Association) SAV (Swiss Bar Association)

University of Zurich, Dr.iur. (2001) The Hague Academy of International Law, Centre for Studies and Research (1999) University of Zurich, lic.iur. (1994)