MLL Legal remains notably active in asset structuring and protection for families, tax planning for businesses, and relocations for HNWIs.  Patricia Guerra and Serge Calame, who regularly advises on banking and asset management matters with a cross-border element, lead the team. The team also houses polygot Julien Tron, who has an internationally-oriented practice. Another ‘superb’ member is family law specialist Maud Udry-Alhanko.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘High partner involvement in files and very engaged with the client. Their significant practical experience and knowledge is reflected in their advice and assistance. Not only does MLL advise on any direct legal needs, but they also go a step further by helping clients with finding local service providers for other (non-legal) needs, e.g., for housing.’

  • ‘Mr Julien Tron remains at the highest level with an exceptionally internationally oriented practice. Julien has an unparalleled and deep understanding of trust and estate law issues, combining both technical knowledge and human intelligence in the most outstanding, pragmatic, and problem-solving way.’

  • ‘The team has superb expertise in private client related matters and are able to provide a wide range of services (including tax, wills. probate, family advice etc). Their client service standards are of the highest quality, clients feel protected and taken care of’

  • ‘Patricia Guerra is a class act from top to bottom. 100% focussed on her clients' best interests even if that can mean delivering tough messages. She gets to the nub of the issue swiftly and with clarity and vision. Clients value her guidance and expertise at the very highest levels, nothing is too complex. ’

  • ‘MLL has impressive expertise in acting for private individuals in disputes concerning their structures and private affairs. They are expert at dealing with difficult clients and complex situations with an international element.’

  • ‘Every individual I have worked with at MLL is thoughtful, personable, and very client focused. I always feel comfortable referring clients to them, knowing they will be in good hands regardless of which specific attorney at MLL they work with. ’

  • ‘Julien Tron - is extremely talented, thorough and interested in the client - he is one of very few go to people that speak, converse and write 5 languages effortlessly - great dedication to find solutions that move things further, helping/coaching clients to also understand/see viewpoints from another angle!’

  • ‘Maud Udry-Alhanko is certainly one of the best family lawyer in Geneva for international wealthy clients.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Patricia Guerra, Serge Calame

Other key lawyers

Julien Tron, Maud Udry-Alhanko, Dmitry Pentsov, Julie Wynne