Edmond Tavernier
(Partner; born 1946)
Degrees:
- Licence en droit (Genève)
- Diploma in Comparative Legal Studies (Clare College, University of Cambridge - UK)
- Diploma of the Graduate Institute of International Studies (Geneva)
- LL.M. (Harvard University)
- Diploma International Tax Program (Harvard University)
Admission to the Bar:
- Geneva Bar (1975)
Experience abroad:
- Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton (New York and Brussels, 1979-80)
Other positions held:
- Geneva Tax Administration (1976-77)
Areas of specialisations
Corporate and commercial transactions, corporate finance and M&A, banking, private clients and family advisor
Articles
- La crise du secret bancaire rappelle aux banques suisses les dures lois de l’évolution des espèces
Agefi Magazine, September 2010, Download - Corporate Governance and Directors' Duties in Switzerland
PLC Corporate Governance and Directors' Duties Handbook 2010, 8th ed., London, pp. 177-186, 2010, Download - La fin d’un système
AGEFI (Indices n°11), p. 16, November 2009, with Maxime Chollet, Download - Directors' Duties and Liabilities in Switzerland
PLC Cross-border Directors' Duties and Liabilities Handbook 2009/10, 7e éd., London, pp. 205-214, 2009, with Sébastien Bettschart, Download - Corporate Governance and Directors' Duties in Switzerland
Cross-border Corporate Governance and Directors' Duties Handbook 2008/2009, 6e éd., London, pp. 219-228, 2008, with Sébastien Bettschart, Download
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- Corporate Governance and Directors' Duties in Switzerland
Cross-border Corporate Governance and Directors' Duties Handbook 2007, 5e éd., London pp. 205-214, 2007, with Sébastien Bettschart, Download - Corporate Governance and Directors' Duties in Switzerland
Cross-border Corporate Governance and Directors' Duties Handbook 2006, 4e éd., London, pp. 261-271, 2006 - Doing Business in Switzerland
Global Counsel 3000, trading direct 2002-2003, 2003, with Jacques Bonvin - Doing Business in Switzerland
European Counsel 3000, 2000 Issue, 2000, with Jacques Bonvin - Doing Business in Switzerland
European Counsel 3000, 1999 Issue, 1999, with Jacques Bonvin - Switzerland - From notification to approval
European Counsel, Competition Supplement, 1998, with Silvio Venturi, Jacques Bonvin - Mergers and Acquisitions in Switzerland
European Counsel, 1998 Issue, 1998, with Jacques Bonvin
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Quotes
- Edmond Tavernier is highly regarded for his expertise in financial matters.
Legal 500 EMEA (Banking & Finance), 2010 - Strong team of corporate and transactional lawyers, led by the "extremely clever" Edmond Tavernier.
Chambers Global (Corporate / M&A), 2010 - The highly visible Edmond Tavernier is deeply involved in the handling of major transactions.
Chambers Europe and Chambers Global (Corporate / M&A), 2009 - "Entrepreneurs at the service of entrepreneurs" is how Edmond Tavernier [is] described. [He has] trained in major international law firms and bring a distinctive and innovative solution-based approach to [his] advice to clients.
Legal 500 (M&A), 2008 - Tavernier Tschanz punches above its weight, advising international and domestic banking and corporate clients on a variety of matters (…) Name partner Edmond Tavernier, who sits on the board of several international banks, imbues the practice with a client-orientated style.
Legal 500 (Banking & Finance), 2008
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- Eponymous partner Edmond Tavernier combines a busy workload with managerial responsibilities within the firm. Peers hold him in high regard as "one of the great lawyers you'll have the chance to meet".
Chambers Global and Chambers Europe (Corporate / M&A), 2008 - Name partner Edmond Tavernier at Tavernier Tschanz stands out as one of the most highly regarded experts in the market, advising several major banks and sitting on the board of others.
The European Legal 500, USA Special Edition on Law Firms in Europe (Banking & Finance), 2005
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