Philippe AMSLER
Doctor in Law
Of Counsel
Expert in banking law, specialist in finance regulation, Philippe along his career gained and developed strong expertise in commercial law, private law and administrative law. Parallel to his practice in civil and administrative litigation, he advises numerous Swiss and Foreign companies and individuals, notably in analyzing and drafting contracts and governance rules (products, client and vendor documentation, partnership agreements, internal regulations) as well as private deeds (matrimonial contracts, last wills, partitions, real estate agreements, contracts for work and services, employment contracts).
Philippe also participates in sustainable development projects aimed at environment protection. His abilities as a negotiator are recognized as well as his passionate interest in human behavior.
Curriculum Vitae
1982
Bar admission
Current position
2021
ATHENA Avocats | Attorneys-at-Law, Of Counsel
Professional experience
2018 - 2023
SWISS BANKERS ASSOCIATION, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Swiss Banks’ due Diligence Code of Conduct (CDB)
2010 - 2018
SWISS BANKERS ASSOCIATION, Member of the Supervisory Board of the Swiss Banks’ due Diligence Code of Conduct (CDB)
2018 - 2021
J.P. MORGAN (SWITZERLAND) SA, Vice-Chairman of the Board and Member of the Audit & Risk committee
2011 - 2018
J.P. MORGAN (SWITZERLAND) SA, Member of the Board and Member of the Audit & Risk Committee
2015 - 2021
MENTHA Geneva, Of Counsel
1991 - 2014
MENTHA Geneva, Partner
1996 - 2016
BANQUE SYZ SA et FINANCIERE SYZ SA, Secretary to the Board
1990 - 1996
KLEINWORT BENSON BANK (SWITZERLAND) SA, Secretary to the Board
1985 - 1989
LOMBARD ODIER, Geneva, Member of the Legal Department
1980 - 1984
PATRY JUNET SIMON, Geneva, Trainee lawyer and then Associate
1974 - 1976
CREDIT SUISSE, Zürich, Member of the Legal Department
Areas of expertise:
Commercial law and private contracts
Banking law
Civil law (persons and family law, inheritance law, real estate, employment and services law)
Administrative law
Environment law, nature and landscape protection
Education
Lawyer trainee, Geneva, 1980-1982
Doctorate in law, Lausanne University, 1979
Law degree, Lausanne University, 1973
Para-professional activities
2009 - 2012
Geneva Management High School HES-SO, Business, Part-time lecturer (banking law)
2003 - 2009
UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB) Val d’Hérens (VS), Chairman of the candidacy committee
Languages:
French, German, English
Affiliations:
Geneva Bar Association (OdA)
Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
Geneva Business Law Association (AGDA)
Centre for Enterprise Law, Lausanne (CEDIDAC)
Environment Law Association, St. Gallen (VUR/ADE)
Geneva Law and Legislation Association (SGDL)
Publications:
Donation à cause de mort et désignation du bénéficiaire d’une assurance de personnes, Stämpfli, Bern, 1979
Volunteering:
NORDESTA Foundation -Reafforestation & Education- Geneva, Chairman
Foundation for sustainable development, St-Martin (Valais), Member