Schellenberg Wittmer Announces New Partner and Six Counsel

Across Key Practice Areas.

Schellenberg Wittmer is pleased to announce the promotion of Gregory Strohmeier to Partner in our Real Estate and Construction Groups in Geneva, along with the appointment of six new Counsel across various practice areas.

Gregory Strohmeier – Partner, Real Estate and Construction

Gregory is a highly accomplished attorney specializing in real estate and construction law. He advises both institutional and private investors on complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, financing, restructurings, joint ventures, and development projects. Gregory also focuses on real estate-related regulatory matters such as Lex Koller, Lex Weber, and environmental regulations. In addition, he represents clients in high-value real estate disputes. As a Certified Specialist in Construction and Real Estate Law, Gregory will play a key role in further developing the firm’s market-leading real estate practice.

See his CV here.

Gregory stated:
“I am very much looking forward to this new chapter at Schellenberg Wittmer and to contributing to the development of the firm’s market-leading real estate practice, which cuts across a wide spectrum of disciplines to meet the specific needs of our clients in the real estate industry”.

Fabio Elsener – Counsel, Banking & Finance
Fabio specializes in capital markets, finance transactions, and financial regulation, with a particular focus on FinTech, blockchain, and DeFi applications. He advises, both on transactions and on a strategic level, Swiss and international financial institutions and FinTech companies on regulatory matters, financial instruments, and structured finance transactions. Fabio holds an LL.M. from Maastricht University and a Global Master’s in Finance from IE Business School. His appointment marks an exciting opportunity to continue delivering innovative solutions to clients in the financial sector.

Check out his CV here.

“I am thrilled to be appointed Counsel and look forward to my new role. This is an exciting opportunity, to continue delivering, together with my team, top-tier service, innovative solutions, and proficient and pragmatic advice to our clients in the financial industry,”
Fabio commented.
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Endri Gega – Counsel, Dispute Resolution & White-Collar Crime and Compliance

Endri joins our Dispute Resolution Group in Geneva with nearly 15 years of experience in criminal law, white-collar crime, and compliance. He has significant expertise in the Banking & Finance sector and has handled numerous high-stakes financial cases with international dimensions. Before joining Schellenberg Wittmer, Endri served as a prosecutor and later as a judge, which provides him with a unique perspective on legal issues. He is excited to apply his broad experience to further strengthen the firm’s white-collar crime and investigation practices.

Check out his CV here.

On his new role at Schellenberg Wittmer, Endri remarked:

“I am honored to have joined Schellenberg Wittmer as a Counsel. This exciting step in my career allows me to bring my experience to support clients in their legal challenges while contributing to the firm’s reputation for excellence. I am also looking forward to working with a dedicated and talented team, who share a common vision of quality and commitment to delivering strategic solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs.”
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Magdalena Heyder – Counsel, Dispute Resolution & White-Collar Crime and Compliance

Magdalena strengthens our Dispute Resolution, White-Collar Crime, and Internal Corporate Investigations practices in Zurich. She has extensive expertise in high-stake complex domestic and cross-border corporate investigations, including matters related to money laundering, financial regulations and criminal law. Magdalena’s extensive professional experience in diverse functions (corporate, private legal practice, and public sector), her interest in innovations and her expertise in dealing with technology, make her a valuable addition to the team.

Check out her CV here.

“I am delighted to join Schellenberg Wittmer’s outstanding and trusted team. I strongly believe that the pooling of expertise and collaborative thinking is of the greatest benefit to clients. My benchmark is to deliver value to our clients by bringing in solid case management and focused analysis to what often becomes an overwhelming experience: investigations,”

Magdalena commented.
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Dr. Greg Lourie – Counsel, International Arbitration

Greg joins our International Arbitration Group in Zurich with extensive experience in both commercial and investment arbitration. He has represented clients from a wide range of sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, technology, and energy in arbitrations governed by the rules of major institutions, including the ICC, ICSID, DIS, and in UNCITRAL ad hoc proceedings. Greg also brings a wealth of expertise in public international law, having represented and advised states and state-owned entities. His appointment will further strengthen the firm’s renowned arbitration practice.

Check out his CV here.

“I am excited to join Schellenberg Wittmer’s internationally renowned arbitration practice. Leveraging on my previous experience from both the ICC Court and long-standing private practice advising clients on international arbitration and public international law, I look forward to bringing this comprehensive expertise to serve our clients’ complex needs. Schellenberg Wittmer’s commitment to excellence and its strong international focus provide the ideal foundation to deliver top-tier strategic solutions, tailored to our clients’ expectations in today’s challenging dispute resolution landscape,” said Greg on joining Schellenberg Wittmer.
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Mélisande Nussbaum – Counsel, Real Estate & Construction

Mélisande, who has been with Schellenberg Wittmer for over ten years, has been appointed Counsel in our Real Estate and Construction Groups in Geneva. She brings extensive experience in real estate transactions, including asset and share deals, and in the legal management of commercial properties. Mélisande’s deep understanding of the real estate sector and her ability to offer tailored solutions to complex legal challenges will be a key asset to the firm’s clients.

Check out her CV here.

“I am delighted to continue my work within the Real Estate team at Schellenberg Wittmer, where I have the privilege of working alongside talented colleagues with a broad range of expertise. I am committed to providing top-tier legal services and look forward to helping clients navigate the ever-changing and evolving real estate landscape. With a strong dynamic team and a shared dedication to excellence, I remain focused on delivering the highest standard of legal advice to clients,”
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Amalie Wijesundera – Counsel, Competition and Antitrust

Amalie specializes in Swiss competition law and advises both domestic and international clients on matters such as merger control, cartel investigations, and leniency procedures. She also brings
expertise in ICT and data protection law. Before joining Schellenberg Wittmer, Amalie worked at the Secretariat of the Competition Commission of Switzerland. Her exceptional work has earned her recognition as a rising star in her field.

Check out her CV here.

On becoming a Counsel, Amalie commented:
“My new role as Counsel makes me very proud, and I am extremely motivated by this new challenge. With my diverse legal background, I look forward to continuing to advise our clients on a broad range of legal matters across various business sectors.”
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Managing Partner Pascal Hubli added:

“We are excited to congratulate Gregory, Fabio, Mélisande, and Amalie on their promotions. We are also pleased to welcome Endri, Magdalena, and Greg to the team. Their diverse backgrounds and strong expertise will be invaluable assets to both our clients and the firm as we continue to provide exceptional legal services across key practice areas”.
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