About
Bruno Ledrappier is a Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys in the Geneva office, where he co-leads the Litigation practice. He specialises in criminal law at both national and international levels, with a particular focus on white-collar crime. He also has a strong background in civil law, including commercial and financial disputes, trust litigation, and probate matters, which enabling him to deliver a comprehensive and strategic dispute resolution offering.
Before joining Charles Russell Speechlys in 2016 as a Partner and head of the litigation department for its Swiss offices, Bruno completed his legal traineeship at Poncet & Warluzel in Geneva (1995-1996). He then practised as an associate at Barillon & Böhler (1998-2000) and subsequently at Borel & Barbey (2000-2015) in Geneva, where he developed extensive experience in complex civil and criminal litigation.
Bruno is regularly recognised in leading legal directories. He is recommended by Legal 500 EMEA in the Switzerland: Dispute Resolution & Litigation Chapter, he has been recognised by Best Lawyers in Switzerland for three consecutive years (2024-2026) for his high-calibre litigation work. He has also been highly recommended by Leaders League since 2026 in its Swiss Chapter for dispute resolution, investigations, and white-collar crime.
Memberships
- President of the Swiss Law Committee within the Geneva International Legal Association, responsible for promoting Geneva as a jurisdiction of choice for the resolution of international commercial disputes.
- Member of the Geneva Bar Association
- Member of the Swiss Bar Association
- Member of the International Bar Association
Experience
- Defending one of the principal defendants in complex financial criminal proceedings in Switzerland on suspicion of laundering the proceeds of tax fraud. These proceedings are linked to related criminal investigations in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, with ramifications in the Middle East.
- Representing numerous structures and financial vehicles targeted by a criminal investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland, as well as by various mutual legal assistance proceedings, including with the U.S. Department of Justice, concerning alleged embezzlement to the detriment of the sovereign wealth funds of a foreign state.
- Representing a client of a Swiss bank in proceedings against that bank for alleged breaches of its duties of due diligence and loyalty.
- Assisting a prominent African businessman who is the subject of criminal proceedings in Switzerland on suspicion of money laundering, as well as a mutual legal assistance request issued by his home state targeting his assets in Switzerland.
