Louise Sarasin Steinfels

Louise advises Swiss and international clients — both individuals and corporations — on complex litigation matters.

She has broad experience in white-collar crime, including fraud, corruption, money laundering and internal investigations. Her work often involves multijurisdictional proceedings and regulatory matters.

Louise also assists companies in designing and adapting their compliance frameworks. She helps clients anticipate litigation risks and respond to emerging threats such as cyberattacks and internal fraud. In addition, she represents clients in commercial litigation across sectors, defending their interests in both national and cross-border disputes.

• Advised a Swiss pharmaceutical company on an internal investigation involving multiple jurisdictions around the world.
• Represented a financial institution’s top executive in criminal proceedings.
• Represented a multinational company, which was a victim of financial crimes, in major criminal proceedings.
• Represented a multinational fashion company in a trademark dispute.
• Represented a Swiss bank in civil proceedings against customers in relation to guarantees.
• Representing a leading infrastructure company in disputes related to the construction of a data center in Switzerland.

• Member, Geneva Bar Association
• Member, Women in White Collar Defense Association
• Member, International Association of Young Lawyers
• Member, Association genevoise du droit des affaires