Christophe Rapin

Attorney at Law (Geneva and Brussels), Partner, Lic. iur. D.A.S in European Law

Recognized for his particular experience in the legal and economic aspects of business relations between Switzerland and the EU

About

Christophe Rapin is a business law attorney who practices in particular in the areas of public economic law (regulatory law), including competition law, international trade and distribution, financial services and data protection. Admitted to the Geneva and Brussels Bars, he practices Swiss and European law. He is recognized as an experienced specialist in the legal and economic aspects of business relations between Switzerland and the EU.

In particular, he assists Swiss and foreign companies in their cross-border activities, more specifically in regulated areas. Christophe Rapin is also active in mergers and acquisitions law, again more specifically in regulated areas (financial services, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, foodstuffs, waste management, energy, etc.).

 

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  • French
  • English
"Widely regarded as leading lawyer who regularly assists Swiss and international companies on a broad range of franchising issues." Who's Who Legal 2022
"A very well-connected, pragmatic and smart professional, with tons of experience and a clear vision on even the most difficult cases. It speaks for him that he is also a genuinely kind person." The Legal 500 2022
"Christophe Rapin is a great communicator and a good strategist. He has good insight into competition law and is able to present matters understandably to clients." The Legal 500 2023
"Christophe Rapin [...] is my go-to-lawyer in Switzerland. He is well connected, knowledgeable and pragmatic and is surrounded by a good team." The Legal 500 2023
"Christophe Rapin is a highly skilled and clever and knowledgeable competition lawyer." The Legal 500 2023
"A profound knowledge of the legal field, a quick understanding of the commercial situation of the client and speedy legal advice which is provided to the point and without further ado." The Legal 500 2023
"An excellent franchise lawyer who is especially skilled at applying Swiss and EU competition law". Who's Who Legal 2022

Experience

Ranking & Awards
Board of Directors and association mandates
Career
Memberships
Education
Further Activities
  • Recognized by Who's Who Legal as a Global and National Leader in Franchising.
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 as a key lawyer in Competition and Data Privacy & Data Protection.
  • Vilebrequin & TRB International SA
  • Lion Rock
  • Adison & Partners Switzerland (AISTS)
  • Foundation Marie de la Providence
  • Naiman GmbH
  • Riley SA
  • Sonia Rykiel International SA
  • Sonia R. Properties SA
  • JOTT Just Over the Top

Swiss Chamber of Commerce for Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

  • 2002–2019: Partner at a major Swiss law firm in Geneva
  • 2000–2005: Practicing European law in Brussels for a major Swiss law firm
  • 2000–2002: Associate at a major Swiss law firm in Geneva
  • 1997–1999: Legal internship
  • 1994–1997: Assistant at the University of Geneva
  • International Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • International League of Competition Law
  • Swiss Association for Competition Law
  • Swiss Mutual Fund Association
  • European Business Aviation Association
  • Swiss China Association
  • Swiss Chamber of Commerce for Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
  • Swiss-European Union Committee
  • 2020: Certified Corporate Coach (Coach & Team)
  • 2003: Admitted to the Brussels Bar
  • 2002: Mediation program at Pepperdine University
  • 1999: Admitted to the Geneva Bar
  • 1997: DEA in European Law (University of Geneva & Aix-Marseille)
  • 1994: Law degree (University of Geneva)

President of the International League of Competition Law (LIDC)

Contact

Lausanne

Place Saint-François 1
P.O. Box
CH-1001 Lausanne

Phone +41 58 200 33 00
Fax +41 58 200 33 11

info.lausanne@kellerhals-carrard.ch

Kellerhals Carrard

Basel ∣ Bern ∣ Geneva ∣ Lausanne ∣ Lugano ∣ Sion ∣ Zurich


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