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.

CBWM AVOCATS has been one of the leading law firms in the Lake Geneva region for several decades. We provide comprehensive assistance and representation for our clients before the courts and administrative authorities. We also offer advisory services and in-depth legal analysis, intervening in a variety of ways in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, whether within a company or between heirs, including arbitration, conciliation and mediation. Our expertise covers both private and public law. The quality of our legal services is based on constant attention and a commitment to excellence. We represent and advise a diverse clientele, both Swiss and foreign, including individuals, companies and public authorities, in several languages. Whether in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings, bankruptcy or arbitration, our firm can assist you at every stage. We also draft and analyse contracts that are essential to business life and assist our clients in crucial negotiations. • Planning, building permits and environmental law • Arbitration • Contract law • Administrative and public authority law, public procurement • Commercial and company law • Construction and real estate law • Inheritance law • Employment, civil service and insurance law • Criminal law • Family and divorce • Private wealth and family office • Data protection • Civil liability