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Christophe Rapin

lic. iur., Attorney at Law (Geneva and Brussels), Of Counsel, DEA in European Law 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.). · Kellerhals Carrard

SwitzerlandRegulatory / Public Economic Law, CompetitionFrench, English

About

Christophe Rapin is a business law attorney who advises on public economic (regulatory) law, including competition, international trade and distribution, financial services and data protection, practicing Swiss and European law. Admitted to the Geneva and Brussels Bars, he assists Swiss and foreign companies with cross-border and regulated-area matters and is active in mergers and acquisitions in regulated sectors.

Practice areas

Regulatory / Public Economic LawCompetitionInternational TradeBanking & FinanceData ProtectionCorporate / M&AFranchise & Distribution

Office

Expertise

Financial ServicesPharmaceuticalsCosmeticsFood & BeverageWaste ManagementEnergySwitzerland-EU Relations

Education

  • Certified Corporate Coach, Coach & Team (2020)
  • Mediation program, Pepperdine University (2002)
  • DEA in European Law, University of Geneva & Aix-Marseille (1997)
  • Law degree, University of Geneva (1994)

Admissions

  • Brussels Bar (admitted 2003)
  • Geneva Bar (admitted 1999)

Languages

FrenchEnglish