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Atty. Olivier Nicod

Atty. Olivier Nicod

Olivier Nicod is a partner at Walder Wyss. His expertise focuses mainly on corporate law and regulatory matters, in particular wealth management and money laundering issues.

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Profile Summary

About Olivier Nicod at a glance

Olivier Nicod is a business and m&a attorney, practicing at Walder Wyss AG. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory Practice (2026). Serands clients in Lausanne and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Olivier Nicod is a partner at Walder Wyss
  • His expertise focuses mainly on corporate law and regulatory matters, in particular wealth management and money laundering issues
  • He regularly advises corporate clients in M&A transactions and in financial transactions as well as private clients in the succession and transfer of their businesses
  • He is involved in enforcement proceedings before the regulators and, in his fields of expertise, he also represents his clients in litigations
  • He is President of the Banking and Financial Services Law Commission of the International Association of Lawyers (UIA) and member of the Disciplinary Commission of the Self-Regulatory Organization of the Swiss Federation of Attorneys and Swiss Federation of Notaries (SRO SAV/SNV)
  • He is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
  • Olivier Nicod is fluent in French and English
  • He is registered with the Vaud Bar, and admitted to practice in all Switzerland as well as in New York

Practice Areas Explained

Olivier Nicod's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Olivier Nicod handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Olivier Nicod's law office located?
Olivier Nicod's law practice is located in Lausanne. The firm is Walder Wyss AG. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Olivier Nicod handle?
Olivier Nicod focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Olivier Nicod received?
Olivier Nicod's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory Practice; Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Lausanne (Switzerland).

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory Practice
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Lausanne (Switzerland)
- 2024

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