Frédéric Rochat
Attorney at Law, Managing Partner Lausanne/Sion, Dr. iur, LL.M. (Columbia ‘04) About Frédéric Rochat began his career as a business attorney with a leading law firm in New York and London. Since then, he has specialized in medium-sized M&A transactions, particularly in the financial, technology, and real estate sectors. He also advises companies and investors on financing transactions and was appointed by the FINMA as co-liquidator in the bankruptcy of Banque Privée Espírito Santo. His clients appreciate his personal involvement and his pragmatic approach to contract negotiation. · Kellerhals Carrard
About
Frédéric Rochat is an attorney at law and Managing Partner in Kellerhals Carrard’s Lausanne/Sion offices who specialises in medium-sized M&A transactions and corporate financings, particularly in the financial, technology and real estate sectors. He was appointed by FINMA as co‑liquidator in the bankruptcy of Banque Privée Espírito Santo and is noted for his pragmatic, hands-on approach to contract negotiation.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- LL.M., Columbia University School of Law (2004) — James Kent Scholar
- Dr. iur., University of Lausanne (2002) — Edouard Fleuret Foundation award and Walther‑Hug award
- lic. iur., Universities of Lausanne and Bern (1996) — Faculty award
Admissions
- New York (admitted 2005)
- Canton of Vaud (admitted 2002)