Avocat spécialiste FSA droit de la construction et de l’immobilier Marc-Ariel Zacharia graduated from the University of Fribourg School of Law in 2002 and then was admitted to the Geneva Bar. In 2009, he obtained his Master in real estate from the Institute of Real Estate Studies of Geneva (IEI) (Institut d’Etudes Immobilières de Genève). Since 2018, he is a Certified Specialist SBA (Swiss Bar Association) Construction and Real Estate Law. After having worked for several law firms in Geneva in the areas of tax and real estate law, he joined LEMANIA LAW AVOCATS as Partner in January 2012. Regularly advising real estate actors, individuals or SMEs, as well as private clients, he focuses his practice on construction law, property law, planning and zoning law, acquisition of real estate, as well as real estate taxation and litigation. Marc-Ariel Zacharia is a member of the Geneva Bar Association, the Federal Swiss Bar Association, Swiss Lawyers Society and the Geneva Real Estate Association (Chambre genevoise immobilière). He also actively participates in various Geneva associations, particularly as President of «Le Lien d’Israël» and of Artillerie society. Moreover, he had been for ten years editor-in-chief of the Bulletin of the Geneva Military Society. French and Russian native speaker, he is fluent in English and has a good command in German.

Ever since it was created over a century ago, Borel & Barbey has constantly grown and evolved by partnering with new talents. Backed by such experience, the Firm now offers advanced legal services in all areas of law to a demanding clientele of companies and private clients, both in Switzerland and abroad. Borel & Barbey favours a solution-based approach and is distinguished by its pragmatism and efficiency in complex situations.

Our team is composed of highly skilled and versatile lawyers who combine practical experience and academic knowledge of their field. Most of our practitioners have worked in different professional environments, often outside their home jurisdiction. In addition to their counsel and arbitrator work, members of our team also hold academic positions, give expert evidence and often speak at international conferences. With offices in Switzerland, South Korea, Australia and Singapore, we have a truly global perspective.