Raphael F. Meier

Expertise

Raphael F. Meier is Counsel at Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte. His practice focuses on commercial dispute resolution and contract law. In dispute resolution, he specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration (Swiss Rules, ICC, WIPO). As a mediator SCCM / UMCH he also supports parties in mediation proceedings, either as party representative or mediator.

Raphael Meier’s dispute resolution practice covers a broad range of commercial disputes, including general contract law, international trade and commercial law, insurance law, construction law, distribution and licensing law, unfair competition and intellectual property law and M&A transactions. His advisory work focuses on distribution law and intellectual property law, in particular in connection with ICT contracts. Raphael Meier is a member of the board of the European Lawyers’ Association.

Professional Experience

Since 2023

Counsel, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte KLG, Zurich

2018 – 2023

Associate, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte KLG, Zurich

2013 – 2016

Associate, Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich

2011 – 2012

Junior Clerk, District Court of Bremgarten, Aargau

2010 – 2011

Junior Associate, Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich

Legal Education / Bar Admission

2023

Accreditation as Mediator SKWM / UMCH

2017

Admitted as Solicitor in Scotland (non-practising)

2016

European Lawyers’ Programme, Faculty of Advocates, Edinburgh

2012

Admitted to the Bar

2009

Universität Luzern, Master of Law (MLaw)