Team

Partner

Specialized in Swiss and international tax law for corporate and private clients, Stéphane Joris regularly advises executives and group companies. He also has substantiate experience in contractual and commercial law related matters.

 

Education

  • 2008: University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, LL.M. in Commercial, Corporate and Taxation Law
  • 2005: Bar admission in Geneva
  • 2003: University of Geneva, law degree (2001-2002 : Erasmus at the university of Vienna, Austria)

Experience

  • 2015-to date: JNC Avocats, Geneva, founding partner
  • 2010-2015: Oberson Avocats, Geneva, senior associate
  • 2008-2010: Lenz & Staehelin, Geneva, associate
  • 2006-2007: Tavernier Tschanz, Geneva, associate
  • 2005-2006: Bonnefous & Cie SA, Geneva, tax lawyer
  • 2003-2005: Etude Dayer & Kooger, Geneva, junior associate

Languages

French, English and German

 

Partner

With a double academic degree (law and economics), Anil Nair specializes in corporate law, contractual law, real estate and benefits from a wide experience in private equity and venture capital, merger & acquisitions, demergers, restructurings and real estate transactions.

 

Education

  • 2007: Bar admission in Geneva
  • 2004: University of Geneva, law degree
  • 2001: University of Lausanne, degree in economics (1999-2000 : Erasmus at the university of St-Gallen)

Experience

  • 2015-to date: JNC Avocats, Geneva, founding partner
  • 2010-2015: Lenz & Staehelin, Geneva, senior associate
  • 2007-2010: Lenz & Staehelin, Geneva, associate
  • 2005-2007: BCCC Avocats, Geneva, junior associate

Languages

French, English, German and Swiss German

Partner

With a double academic degree (law and economics), Paolo Cavargna is also a Certified Tax Expert. He has substantiate experience in administrative and tax law, contractual and commercial law. He regularly advises on matters related to Swiss and international tax issues, for both private individuals and corporate entities.

 

Education

  • 2013: Certified Tax Expert
  • 2006: Bar admission in Geneva
  • 2004: University of Geneva, law degree
  • 2001: University of Lausanne, degree in economics (1999-2000 : Erasmus at the university of St-Gallen)

Experience

  • 2015-to date: JNC Avocats, Geneva, founding partner
  • 2011-2015: Oberson Avocats, Geneva, senior associate
  • 2008-2011: Lenz & Staehelin, Geneva, associate
  • 2007-2008: Ernst & Young, Geneva, tax lawyer
  • 2004-2006: FBT Avocats, Geneva, junior associate

Languages

French, English and Italian

 

Partner 

Swiss and French lawyer, Gabrielle Kraus advises her clients in contractual, business and tax law and has a recognized experience in the banking industry.  

Education

  • 2023: Admitted to the lawyers' cantonal register of Geneva 
  • 2019: University of Geneva, Bachelor of laws
  • 2014: Bar admission in France
  • 2011: University of Aix-Marseille (France), Master in international business law
  • 2009: University of Aix-Marseille (France), Bachelor of laws 

Experience

  • 2024: JNC Avocats, Geneva, partner
  • 2020-2023: JNC Avocats, Geneva, associate 
  • 2018-2020: JNC Avocats, Geneva, paralegal
  • 2014-2017: Lenz & Staehelin, Geneva, paralegal & associate
  • 2014: Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Cost & Mosle LLP, Paris (France), trainee lawyer
  • 2013: Lenz & Staehelin, Geneva, trainee

Languages

French and English

Counsel 

With a double academic degree (law and economics), Stefano Cavargna is specialized in tax law. He regularly advises corporate and private clients on Swiss and international tax matters. He assists them in their dealings with the tax authorities, both in the negotiation phase and during legal procedures. Stefano Cavargna has also extensive experience in the field of contractual and business law.


Education

  • 2015: Bar admission Geneva
  • 2013: University of Geneva, Master degree in economic law
  • 2012: University of Geneva, Certificate of Advanced Studies in legal professions (ECAV)
  • 2011: University of Lausanne, law degree
  • 2008: University of Lausanne, Master degree in economics (2008: Erasmus at the Copenhagen Business School)
  • 2006: University of Lausanne, degree in economics (2004-2005: Exchange at YVEY Business School, Canada)

 Experience

  • 2021-present: JNC Avocats, Geneva, counsel
  • 2018-2021: Lenz & Staehelin, Geneva, senior associate
  • 2015-2018: Lenz & Staehelin, Geneva, associate
  • 2013-2015: 100 Rhône Avocats, Geneva, trainee

Languages

French, English and Italian