Reza Vafadar

Partner

Attorney Reza Vafadar is one of the founding members of VZ Lawyers. He is renowned for his exceptional talent in the fields of criminal, civil, and administrative litigation, with a particular focus on economic criminal law and family law. Adopting a meticulous and insightful approach, he advises and defends his clients against highly complex legal challenges, both nationally and internationally.

His broad range of expertise encompasses commercial litigation in all its depth. Yet, his mastery doesn’t stop there: he is also proficient in contractual law, economic criminal law, international criminal assistance, the recovery of unlawfully acquired assets, as well as bankruptcy and enforcement law.

His career, distinguished by a stint as a legal advisor for a cantonal government, showcases his ability to adeptly navigate the intricacies of administrative defense. Furthermore, his current role as a deputy judge at the Geneva Criminal Court underscores the trust his peers have in his abilities and informed judgment.

 

Practice Areas :

  • Criminal, civil, and administrative litigation
  • General criminal law
  • Economic criminal law
  • International judicial assistance in criminal matters
  • Family law
  • Debt enforcement and bankruptcy
  • Contract law
  • Administrative law
  • Arbitration

2014 – Founding Partner at VZ Lawyers

Since 2011 – Deputy Judge at the Criminal Court of Geneva

2002 – Associate at a law firm in Geneva

1997-1998 – Academic Assistant at the Chair of Civil Law and Criminal Law at the University of Fribourg

1997 – Legal Advisor for a government

1997 – Fribourg Bar Association

1992 – Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University of Fribourg

French

English

Persian

Geneva Bar Association

Swiss Bar Association

rvafadar@vzlawyers.com

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