ABOUT RAPHAËLLE NICOLET Raphaëlle Nicolet is a lawyer specializing in criminal law, an area in which she has extensive and solid experience. Ms Nicolet works in French, English, Spanish and occasionally in German. She worked for the Vovan Trocadelyo group in Bangkok where she provided advice on Thai law and Swiss law to Swiss nationals and companies, as well as information on legal issues related to Switzerland to Thai nationals. Her mastery of several languages, her professional background covering diverse and varied fields (such as aviation and teaching), as well as her experience of living and working abroad allow her to give sound advice adapted to a large and varied clientele.

For several decades, CBWM AVOCATS has been one of the leading law firms in the Lake Geneva region. We provide comprehensive assistance and representation to our clients before courts and administrative authorities. We also offer advisory services and in-depth legal analyses, and we are actively involved in the prevention and resolution of disputes—whether within a company or between heirs—including through arbitration, conciliation, and mediation. Our expertise covers both private law and public law. The quality of our legal services is based on constant attention and a strong commitment to excellence. We represent and advise a diverse Swiss and international clientele—comprising private individuals, companies, and public bodies—in several languages. Whether in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings, debt enforcement and bankruptcy matters, or arbitration, our firm is able to support you at every stage. In addition, we draft and review contracts that are essential to economic activity and assist our clients in key negotiations. Practice Areas: • Spatial planning, building permits, and environmental law • Arbitration • Banking and financial law • Contract law • Administrative law and public entities, public procurement • Commercial and corporate law • Construction and real estate law • Inheritance law • Employment law, public service law, and social security law • Criminal law • Family law and divorce • Private wealth and Family Office • New technologies • Civil liability

With more than 220 legal professionals (consisting of partners, of counsels, associates, tax advisors and notaries) and more than 400 employees, the firm, which has its origins in 1885, is one of the largest and most traditional law firms in Switzerland, with offices in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano and Zurich, and representative offices in Binningen, Sion, Shanghai and Tokyo. Kellerhals Carrard is active throughout Switzerland, maintaining very strong local roots, whilst advising clients nationally and abroad. We advise and represent companies and entrepreneurs from all industries and economic sectors, public authorities, national and international organisations and private individuals before all judicial and administrative bodies nationally and abroad in practically all areas of the law. Our activities are focused on: • Company and corporate law, external legal department • Litigation, arbitration and insolvency law • M&A and capital markets law • Construction and real estate • Regulatory financial markets law, financial services, collective investments, leasing, insurance • IT/IP, distribution, competition and anti-trust law • International sports law • Tax • Public law • Employment and social insurance law • Commercial criminal law and international mutual assistance / compliance • Family and inheritance law for private customers • Notarial office We focus in particular on the areas of financial services, life sciences, IMT (Information, Technology and Media), sport, energy, real estate/construction as well as on trading and retail.

Tailored and complete solutions to design and furnish your workspaces. Steelcase dealer in the cantons of Vaud and Geneva and a Proam member, NOS SA complements its range of office furniture and workspace solutions with high-value partners. From high-end furniture to budget-friendly options, we prioritize quality, comfort, and ergonomics in all our products. Colors, materials, patterns, design… a wide selection of furniture is available to help you find the perfect pieces that suit your needs. Not only experts in office design, NOS SA also provides solutions for public institutions, offering a dedicated range of products for schools, community halls, cafeterias, and more. Product solutions: • Desks and worktables • Office chairs, armchairs, and visitor chairs • Cabinets, storage, and reception furniture • Lighting and office accessories • Executive furniture, archiving, and shelving • Partitions and space dividers • Reception and lobby furniture • Sofas, couches, armchairs, and benches