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Biography
Experience
Philippe Buerch has over 30 years of professional experience, beginning his career as a notary in 1991 and eventually becoming the director of his notarial office. In 2018, he founded the Clarelis Group, which includes both notaries and lawyers, based on the Côte d'Azur with expanding operations in Monaco, Geneva, and Luxembourg. His career has encompassed roles involving investment, financing, and refinancing, with a strong engagement in public service and social justice. He also served as a jury member for the DESS in Notarial Law in Nice and is dedicated to sharing his expertise. Currently, he acts as the Managing Director of Clarelis Avocats, applying his extensive experience to innovative projects in law and finance.
Specialty
Philippe Buerch specializes in banking law, with a focus on cross-border financing and refinancing. His expertise also spans real estate taxation and urban planning law. Sector-wise, he works in patrimonial investment, real estate operations, banking, fiscal matters, and public law. His multidisciplinary approach combines law, urban planning, and taxation, reflecting his long-standing involvement in local government law and fiscal law.
Education
Philippe Buerch has a background in local government law and urban planning. He holds specialized training in tax law and has completed advanced education at prestigious institutions including the École Supérieure de Banque de Paris and obtained a diploma from Sciences Po at the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris.
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Law Firm
Clarelis Avocats
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Philippe Buerch?
Philippe Buerch is a legal professional with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Managing Director of Clarelis Avocats, and specializes in banking law, real estate taxation, and urban planning law.
What is Philippe Buerch's professional background?
He began his career as a notary in 1991, became the director of his notarial office, and later founded the Clarelis Group with operations in Monaco, Geneva, and Luxembourg. His experience includes investment, financing, refinancing, and public service.
What are Philippe Buerch's areas of specialization?
He specializes in banking law, particularly cross-border financing and refinancing, as well as real estate taxation, urban planning law, patrimonial investment, and public law.
What is Philippe Buerch's educational background?
He has training in local government law, urban planning, and tax law, and has completed advanced education at the École Supérieure de Banque de Paris and Sciences Po at the Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris.
What roles has Philippe Buerch served in outside his legal practice?
He served as a jury member for the DESS in Notarial Law in Nice and is dedicated to sharing his expertise through public engagement.
Where is the Clarelis Group based and where does it operate?
The Clarelis Group is based on the Côte d'Azur and has expanding operations in Monaco, Geneva, and Luxembourg.