Law Firm — Geneva

The law, in service
of your ambition

OMNIA Avocats supports individuals, executives and businesses across all their legal matters, with rigor, discretion and genuine human commitment.

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Legal Excellence

« All the success of an operation lies in its preparation » — Sun Tzu. Nothing is left to chance.

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Human Commitment

Our clients are unique. You are unique. The relationship we take the time to build is exceptional.

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Absolute Confidentiality

Professional secrecy is the foundation of our relationship, discretion is our creed.

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International Reach

The Firm has a broad network of professional and institutional partners, particularly in Europe, the Balkans, Russia and the United States.

About the Firm

A global
vision of the law

« OMNIA: Overcoming difficulties before they arise »

Founded in Geneva, OMNIA Avocats has established itself as a leading player in legal counsel and litigation. Our multidisciplinary team works both upstream, to prevent legal risks, and downstream, to defend your interests.

We cultivate a strategic, tailor-made approach, far from standardized solutions, to give our clients the best chances of success. Business intelligence is an integral part of our practice.

480+
Clients Assisted
3
Partner Attorneys
98%
Satisfaction Rate
Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive and
targeted legal solutions

OMNIA Avocats is a firm specialized in specific areas of law, offering leading-edge expertise. It meets the needs of both individuals and businesses, in advisory work as well as litigation.

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Business Law

Our Firm supports businesses at every stage of their life: planning, formation, structuring, transfers, acquisitions, growth, succession.

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Family Law

Compassionate support for the most sensitive moments of your life: divorce, separation, child custody, matrimonial property regimes, inheritance, adoption, estate planning and marriage contracts.

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Employment Law

Our work is part of our harmony. It is where we spend the vast majority of our time. It deserves particular attention and a subtle, strategic defense. We support you at every stage and in every career, because they all deserve the same attention: dismissals, negotiations, individual and collective relations, discrimination, harassment and even hiring.

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Tenancy Law

The Firm defends landlords as well as their tenants. Each has its own challenges: residential leases, tenancy disputes, terminations, setting and challenging rents, renovation works.

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Criminal Law

Freedom is priceless. The Firm offers rigorous and committed support at every stage of proceedings, from investigation to judgment and before every level of Swiss and even European courts.

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Medical Law

Medical law requires expertise in medicine, law, and civil, criminal and administrative liability, so that support is complete. The Swiss healthcare system is one of the best in the world, and its stakeholders deserve leading-edge expertise.

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Start-ups

The Swiss scene is buzzing. Innovation is booming. Emerging ideas require targeted support: choice of structure, fundraising, shareholder agreements, intellectual property and support with internationalization. Ringing the bell is the goal.

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Our Team

Partners

Highly qualified professionals, the Partners of OMNIA Avocats support you throughout your life and its challenges. We are convinced that effective collaboration is built on trust, communication and genuine human commitment.

Me Ekaterine Blinova

Me Ekaterine Blinova

Founding Partner

Holder of an LLM in Maritime Law (University of Nottingham) and lay judge at the Court of Justice, Supervisory Chamber for Geneva Debt Collection Offices since 2020, fluent in Russian, Ekaterine Blinova is recognized for her rigor and precision in handling her cases.

Business Law Tenancy Law Sanctions Law Immigration Law
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Me Ivan Huguet

Me Ivan Huguet

Founding Partner

A seasoned litigator, Ivan Huguet specializes in employment law and corporate law, and actively advises Swiss and international start-ups. An iron fist in a velvet glove.

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Me Mihaela Verlooven

Me Mihaela Verlooven

Founding Partner

A specialist in family and estate disputes, fluent in Serbo-Croatian and passionate about business intelligence, Me Mihaela Verlooven supports her clients with passion and determination, all the way through their projects.

Family Law Estate Planning Business Succession Succession Law Medical Law Criminal Law
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Our values
in daily practice

OMNIA Avocats is driven by deep convictions that guide every one of our actions and define the firm's culture.

  • Commitment — Because we never forget that it is your life we are talking about.
  • Determination — The causes we defend are close to our hearts.
  • Innovation — New technologies are part of our practice.
  • Humanity — Because, above all, it is for Him that we commit ourselves.
  • Loyalty — To our teams and to our clients. Because you don't change a winning team.
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Let's talk about
your case

Address
4, rue Jean-Sénebier
1205 Genève, Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)22 310 04 10
Email
info.ge@omnia-avocats.ch
Office Hours
Monday — Friday: 08:30 — 12:00 / 14:00 — 18:00
By appointment only
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Founding Partner

Me Ekaterine Blinova

Attorney at the Geneva Bar

Overview

Me Ekaterine Blinova is a founding partner of OMNIA Avocats in Geneva. Holder of an LLM in Maritime Law from the University of Nottingham, she forged her expertise in demanding international legal environments, developing a particular sensitivity for cross-border matters.

Lay judge at the Court of Justice — Supervisory Chamber for Geneva Debt Collection and Bankruptcy Offices since 2020, Me Blinova brings to her duties an in-depth knowledge of enforcement proceedings and Geneva judicial practice.

Fluent in Russian, she supports a varied international clientele, in particular nationals and companies from Eastern Europe, with the rigor and precision that characterize her. Her methodical approach and command of detail make her a valuable asset in complex matters where every argument counts.

Education

  • LLM
    LLM Maritime Law University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Lic.
    Bachelor's Degree in Law To be specified — initial legal education
  • 2020
    Lay Judge Geneva Court of Justice — Supervisory Chamber for Debt Collection and Bankruptcy Offices

Publications

Me Blinova's publications will be listed here shortly.

Contact

To schedule an appointment with Me Ekaterine Blinova or submit a matter to her, you can contact us by phone, by email, or via the firm's contact form.

Me Blinova receives clients by appointment at the office, located in the heart of Geneva. Remote consultations are also available for international clients.

Founding Partner

Me Ivan Huguet

Attorney at the Geneva Bar

Overview

Me Ivan Huguet is a founding partner of OMNIA Avocats in Geneva. A seasoned litigator, he has built a solid reputation in employment law and corporate law, two disciplines where his ability to combine legal rigor with practical business sense makes all the difference.

A trusted advisor to numerous Swiss and international start-ups, Me Huguet supports entrepreneurs at every stage of their development: legal structuring, fundraising, governance and protection of intangible assets. He is known for his direct approach and unreserved commitment to defending his clients' interests.

His courtroom experience and in-depth knowledge of employment case law give him recognized effectiveness in sensitive disputes relating to termination of employment contracts, corporate restructurings and disputes between shareholders.

Education

  • Lic.
    Bachelor's Degree in Law To be specified — initial legal education
  • Brev.
    Attorney's Certificate Canton of Geneva

Publications

Me Huguet's publications will be listed here shortly.

Contact

To schedule an appointment with Me Ivan Huguet or submit a matter to him, you can contact us by phone, by email, or via the firm's contact form.

Me Huguet receives clients by appointment at the office, located in the heart of Geneva. Remote consultations are available depending on availability.

Founding Partner

Me Mihaela Verlooven

Attorney at the Geneva Bar

Overview

Me Mihaela Verlooven is a founding partner of OMNIA Avocats in Geneva. A specialist in family and estate disputes, she supports her clients through the most delicate moments of their lives with a rare combination of passion, determination and humanity.

Fluent in Serbo-Croatian, she is a natural point of contact for nationals of the Balkans and the former Yugoslavia established in Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland. Her practice in medical law and criminal law rounds out her profile and allows her to work on matters with significant human stakes.

Passionate about business intelligence, Me Verlooven brings a global vision to her mandates that goes beyond the purely legal framework. She personally commits to every matter, in the conviction that the quality of the outcome depends first on the quality of listening. Her advocacy style — precise, committed, never complacent — is recognized before the Geneva courts.

Education

  • 2025 – present
    Founding Partner OMNIA Avocats
  • 2022 – 2025
    Founding Partner TVT Avocats
  • 2021 – 2022
    Senior Associate Étude de Me Jacques Barillon
  • 2020
    Associate Geneva law firm specializing in family law
  • 2017 – 2019
    Bar Traineeship GVA Law
  • 2016
    Specialization Certificate In the field of legal practice
  • 2015 – 2016
    Master's Degree in Law Magna cum laude
  • 2012 – 2015
    Faculty of Law University of Geneva

Publications

  • « The Concept of the Best Interests of the Child » — Revue de l'Avocat, 11/12-2024, with Choffat / Ndoumbe Nkotto / Verlooven
  • « Divorce and the Determination of the Market Value of Assets Held as Shares/Options » — iusNet, October 2024
  • « Divorce and Document Production » — iusNet, June 2024
  • « Choice of Method for Determining the Amount of Maintenance Contribution Due » — iusNet, May 2025

Contact

To schedule an appointment with Me Mihaela Verlooven or submit a matter to her, you can contact us by phone, by email, or via the firm's contact form.

Me Verlooven receives clients by appointment at the office, located in the heart of Geneva. Remote consultations are available for clients further afield or abroad.

Business Law

Structure, protect,
grow

Our Approach

Business law lies at the heart of many OMNIA Avocats clients' activities. We are involved at every stage of a company's life, from its formation to its transfer, through every phase of development. Our approach is resolutely strategic: we do not limit ourselves to drafting documents, but actively participate in our clients' overall thinking.

Every mandate is handled with the rigor and diligence that our clients' economic interests deserve. We work closely with their management teams, financial advisors and auditors to ensure optimal consistency in the implementation of transactions.

Business Formation and Structuring

We support entrepreneurs from the very inception of their project: choice of legal form (SA, Sàrl, branch, etc.), drafting of articles of association, shareholders' agreements, voting agreements, capital allocation and setting up governance bodies. A well-designed structure from the outset avoids costly disputes in the future.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructurings

The Firm has recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. We act as counsel to both sellers and buyers: legal due diligence, negotiation and drafting of transfer agreements, asset and liability guarantees, closing and post-acquisition follow-up. We also support groups in their internal restructuring operations.

Commercial and Distribution Contracts

Drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts is part of our daily work: distribution, agency, franchise, license, service provision and partnership agreements. We ensure that every contract faithfully reflects our client's interests while minimizing legal risk.

Family Law

Guiding you with humanity
through decisive moments

Our Approach

Family law touches on the most intimate aspects of life. At OMNIA Avocats, we have chosen an approach that is both legally rigorous and deeply human in our relationship with clients. We are aware that family proceedings generate significant emotional tension, and we do everything possible to ensure the legal framework is a source of relief rather than an additional battleground.

Our lawyers have specialized training in Swiss family law and significant experience before the Geneva cantonal authorities. They are also well versed in international dimensions, frequent in the Geneva context, particularly regarding mixed marriages, parental abduction or recognition of foreign judgments.

Divorce and Separation

Whether your divorce is by mutual consent or contested, we guide you through every step of the procedure. We handle all related issues: effects of the divorce on children, division of the matrimonial property regime, spousal maintenance, and division of pension assets. Wherever possible, we favor negotiated solutions that preserve future relationships.

Parental Authority and Child Custody

Custody and visitation rights are often at the heart of separations. We defend the best interests of the child while safeguarding our clients' rights. We are trained in protective measures for the marital union and in proceedings to modify judgments as circumstances evolve.

Estate and Succession Planning

Succession planning is an essential tool for protecting your family and passing on your assets according to your wishes. We advise you on drafting wills and inheritance agreements, and on organizing your estate so as to optimize the transfer while respecting the mandatory rules of Swiss law.

Employment Law

Defending your rights
in the workplace

Our Approach

Swiss employment law is constantly evolving and requires ongoing legal monitoring. OMNIA Avocats advises both employers and employees, with the same commitment to quality. Our in-depth knowledge of the Geneva job market and the practices of local labor courts allows us to offer concrete, operational advice.

We provide preventive advice, to anticipate risks and secure employment relationships, as well as litigation support, to effectively defend our clients' rights before the Labor Court or the Tribunal des baux et loyers where necessary.

Individual Employment Relations

We support employers and employees on all matters relating to individual employment contracts: drafting and negotiating contracts, non-compete clauses, termination of employment, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, and moral or sexual harassment. We ensure that everyone's rights are fully respected.

Restructurings and Collective Redundancies

Corporate restructurings generate considerable human and legal challenges. We assist companies in carrying out their social plans, negotiating with staff representatives and complying with legal consultation procedures. We work to minimize the risk of disputes while enabling the company to achieve its strategic objectives.

Work Permits and International Mobility

In the Geneva context, work permit and international mobility issues are common. We advise companies on setting up secondment policies compliant with Swiss and European law, and assist foreign employees with their administrative procedures.

Tenancy Law

Renting and housing
with complete security

Our Approach

Geneva tenancy law is particularly technical and protective of the tenant. OMNIA Avocats acts for both landlords and tenants, with an in-depth knowledge of local case law and the specifics of the Geneva real estate market, one of the tightest in Switzerland.

We handle both residential and commercial leases, with issues and rules that are sometimes very different. Our goal is to find lasting solutions, whether through negotiation or litigation.

Residential Leases

We assist tenants and landlords with all issues relating to residential leases: setting and challenging the initial rent, rent increases, defects in the leased property, return of the security deposit, lease termination and eviction. We represent our clients before the Conciliation Board for tenancy matters and the Tribunal des baux et loyers.

Commercial Leases

Commercial leases often involve considerable economic stakes for tenant businesses and property owners. We are involved in lease negotiation, drafting of sensitive clauses (term, rent, subletting, assignment), and disputes relating to fit-out works and exit compensation.

Eviction Proceedings

When the situation requires it, we represent landlords in eviction proceedings for non-payment or end of lease. We ensure strict compliance with legal procedures to guarantee the effectiveness and speed of the action.

Criminal Law

Defense and protection
in the face of criminal justice

Our Approach

Criminal defense requires immediate availability, precise knowledge of Swiss criminal procedure, and the ability to manage the pressure inherent in crisis situations. OMNIA Avocats is present at every stage of proceedings, from police custody through to judgment on appeal, with an uncompromising defense and absolute respect for professional secrecy.

We act on behalf of persons under investigation and defendants, as well as victims and civil parties wishing to assert their rights in criminal proceedings. Our experience before the Geneva Public Prosecutor's Office and the Criminal Court gives us an in-depth knowledge of local practices.

General Criminal Defense

From the moment charges are brought, our team is mobilized to analyze the facts, advise our client on their right to silence, attend hearings and challenge any disproportionate measure. We ensure fundamental rights are respected at every stage of the proceedings, and do not hesitate to resort to extraordinary legal remedies when necessary.

Economic Criminal Law

White-collar crime is a particular area of expertise for the Firm. We handle cases of fraud, deception, breach of trust, money laundering and corruption, defending individuals and legal entities involved in often long and complex proceedings.

Victim Assistance

Victims of offenses have rights that we work tirelessly to assert: joining proceedings as a civil party, participating in hearings, and obtaining compensation for material and moral damages. We also assist our clients with their applications to victim support authorities (LAVI).

Medical Law

At the crossroads of law
and medicine

Our Approach

Medical law is a demanding discipline that requires dual expertise: legal and medical. OMNIA Avocats has developed recognized expertise in this field by working closely with expert physicians and continuously training in developments in medicine and its surrounding regulatory framework.

We act both for patients who have suffered harm and for healthcare professionals or hospital institutions facing claims. Our approach is always based on a rigorous medical and legal analysis of the case, before any litigation is undertaken.

Medical Liability

When a medical error or a fault in patient care causes harm to the patient, we assist them in building their case, obtaining an independent medical expert opinion, and defending their right to compensation. We handle cases of delayed diagnosis, surgical error, nosocomial infection, or failure to inform.

Patients' Rights

Every patient has fundamental rights: the right to information, the right to informed consent, the right to access their medical record, and the right to have their dignity respected. We defend these rights when they have not been respected and assist patients in their dealings with healthcare institutions and health insurers.

Healthcare Professionals' Rights

Doctors, surgeons and other healthcare professionals face growing legal risks. We assist them in handling disciplinary complaints before the Commission for the Supervision of Health Professions (CSPS), disputes with their employers or insurers, and the implementation of good preventive practices.

Start-ups

The law in service
of innovation

Our Approach

Start-ups have specific legal needs: they evolve quickly, raise funds, expand internationally and face complex intellectual property issues. OMNIA Avocats has developed an offering dedicated to innovative entrepreneurs, combining responsiveness, pragmatism and leading-edge legal expertise.

We are long-term partners for our start-up clients: we support them from formation through to external growth operations, including every funding round. Our network of financial, accounting and tax partners complements our legal support to offer a comprehensive service.

Formation and Governance

Choosing the right legal form and establishing solid governance from the outset are essential. We advise founders on the choice between SA and Sàrl, draft articles of association and internal organizational rules, and structure relationships between co-founders through shareholders' agreements tailored to start-up needs (vesting, drag-along, tag-along, pre-emption).

Fundraising

Every financing round (seed, series A, B, etc.) involves major legal issues. We support our start-up clients in negotiations with investors, drafting term sheets, investment agreements and post-round shareholders' agreements. We ensure founders retain sufficient control over their company while offering attractive guarantees to investors.

Intellectual Property and Data

For a start-up, its intangible assets are often its most valuable asset. We work on the protection of trademarks, software, algorithms and databases. We also draft privacy policies, terms of use and data processing agreements compliant with the GDPR and the Swiss FADP.