Atty. Pierre Ducret
Partner Pierre Ducret is a partner and co-head of the Private Clients and Sports Law departments of CMS von Erlach Partners. He advises and assists clients in complex litigation, mainly in civil and commercial matters, usually with international ramifications.
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About Pierre Ducret at a Glance
Pierre Ducret is a family law, estate planning, bankruptcy, litigation, and entertainment attorney, practicing at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. Admitted to practice in Switzerland, Zurich. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Geneva and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Pierre Ducret
- Partner Pierre Ducret is a partner and co-head of the Private Clients and Sports Law departments of CMS von Erlach Partners
- He advises and assists clients in complex litigation, mainly in civil and commercial matters, usually with international ramifications
- He is particularly active in the field of inheritance law
- He also acts as counsel or arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings
- In addition to his dispute resolution practice, Pierre Ducret advises his clients on wealth and estate planning, in collaboration with the tax department
- He is also recognized for his expertise in the field of sports law
- Pierre Ducret obtained his law degree from the University of Geneva in 2005, before being admitted to the Geneva Bar in 2007
- In 2009, he completed his academic training by obtaining an LL.M. at King's College London
- He became Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales in 2010
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Pierre Ducret's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Pierre Ducret handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Geneva.
Family Law in Geneva
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Estate Planning & Probate in Geneva
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Geneva
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Civil Litigation in Geneva
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Geneva
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Pierre Ducret's practice in the field of family law, estate planning, bankruptcy, litigation, and entertainment.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, estate planning, and bankruptcy, Pierre Ducret can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Geneva
A Geneva-based practice means Pierre Ducret attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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