Jacques Bonvin
Partner
Jacques Bonvin's practice focuses on international and domestic transactions (M&A, corporate finance, private equity and venture capital) and general corporate/commercial law (corporate governance, shareholders agreement, joint ventures, restructuring, etc.). He has extensive experience and regularly advises listed and non-listed companies in transactions in numerous industries and sectors. He often acts as lead negotiator and has experience negotiating deals on all continents.
Experience
Partner, Tavernier Tschanz, Geneva (since 2000)
Associate, Tavernier Tschanz, Geneva (1998-1999)
Associate, Herbert Smith, London (1993)
Associate, Slaughter & May, London (1992-1993)
Associate, Monckton Chamber (then Four Raymond Buildings), Gray’s Inn, London (1992)
Other positions held
General Counsel, Solar Impulse (2004-Present)
Advisor to Team Principal and Legal Counsel, Artemis Racing (2010-Present)
Lecturer, EPFL-HEC Management of Technology (MoT) Executive MBA (2010-2017)
Bar admission
Geneva Bar (1992) – admitted to all Swiss courts
Education
Geneva Bar Exam, ranked 1st (1992)
Master of Law, University of Geneva, with honors (1989)
Expertise
Languages
French, English, German
Ratings
Jacques Bonvin is recognised for his work on M&A transactions and venture capital matters. Chambers (Global), 2022
Jacques Bonvin is recognised for M&A transactions and venture capital matters. He is "very smart" and "a very good technician." Chambers (Corporate/M&A), 2021
"Excellent Highly Recommended" Leaders League (Corporate/M&A), 2019-2022
See all ratingsMembership
Geneva and Swiss Bar Associations