Giovanni M. Rossi

Partner of Bonnard Lawson since 1999 and Managing Partner of Bonnard Lawson (Dubai Branch)

Associate of the Law Firm Pirenne Python Schifferli Peter & Partners, 1994-1998

Clerk for the President of the Tribunal of First Instance of Geneva, 1993

The activity of Mr Giovanni M. Rossi primarily focuses on advising companies, investors, banks, and creditors, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, governance, and financial markets.

In addition, Mr. Rossi advises his clients in Europe and the Middle East on areas such as venture capital, private equity, buy-outs and financing corporations (MBO, LBO), as well as initial public offerings (IPOs). He represents banks, wealth management companies, start-ups, investment funds and entrepreneurs at every stage of their capital operations.

Mr Rossi regularly advises private equity funds, investors and corporations, both public and privately held, in the course of international transactions, in several fields such as information technologies (including computers and internet), real estate, distribution, the automotive industry, transportation, and fashion.. Mr Rossi was also in charge of the acquisition and the sale of banks and wealth management companies.

Mr Rossi sits on the board of directors of several companies, public and private, in Switzerland, UAE, Luxembourg as well as South Africa and is frequently sought after by the management of these corporations to advise on legal as well as strategic, financial or commercial issues. Thanks to his professional experience and his MBA, Mr Rossi acquired a pluridimensional view (law, business and economics) in dealing with corporate issues.

Mr Rossi also has a wide experience and knowledge as legal advisor to private clients and the setting up of family offices.

 

Education

Master of Business Administration, Columbia and London Business Schools, New York / London (Global Program) 2005
Admission to the Geneva Bar, 1993
Law Degree, University of Geneva, 1991

Titles and Memberships

Member of the Swiss Lawyers Federation
Member of the Geneva Bar Association
Legal Consultant, The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)
Member of the Swiss Arbitration Association

Bar

Member of the Geneva Bar
Legal Consultant, Dubai

Honorary functions

Former Substitute Judge for the Court of Appeals of the Canton of Geneva
Honorary Member of the Bar Association of the Canton of Vaud

Languages

Italian (mother tongue)
French
English
Spanish

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