News | 01 November 2022

LALIVE announces latest counsel promotions

The Partners are delighted to announce the promotion to Counsel of LPG associates Deborah Hondius, Adam El-Hakim and Christian Exner, and APG associates Robert Bradshaw and Kevin Huber, as of 1 January 2023.

Deborah Hondius joined LALIVE in Geneva in 2018. She specialises in litigation in domestic and cross border matters, with particular focus on white collar crime and mutual assistance in criminal matters.

Deborah holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Fribourg, a bilingual Master of Law from the Universities of Basel and Geneva, a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Legal Professions from the University of Geneva and a Master of Advanced Studies in Economic Crime Investigation from the Institute of Economic Crime Investigation in Neuchâtel. She was admitted to practise in Switzerland (Geneva) in 2015.

Adam El-Hakim joined LALIVE in Zurich in 2019. He specializes in white collar crime, international mutual legal assistance, internal investigations and compliance. He has particular experience in cross-border anti-fraud, anti-money laundering and anti-bribery matters.

Adam holds a Master’s degree from the University of Basel, an LL.M. from University College London (Dr. Gadient Engi Scholar), as well as a PhD from the University of Basel (Dr. Gadient Engi Scholar). He was admitted to practise in Switzerland (Zurich) in 2014.

Christian Exner joined LALIVE in Zurich in 2021. He specialises in litigation in domestic and cross border matters, with a particular focus on commercial and banking disputes, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and awards, insolvency proceedings, as well as asset protection and recovery.

Christian holds a Master of Laws from Zurich University and an LL.M. from Northwestern University in Chicago. He was admitted to practise in Switzerland (Zurich) in 2011 and the State of Illinois in 2021.

Robert Bradshaw joined LALIVE in London in 2019. He specialises in international commercial and investment arbitration, with a focus on the energy and mining, transport, and technology sectors.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Laws in Law with German from the University of Birmingham, having spent a year studying at the Free University of Berlin, as well as a Master of Laws from BPP University in London. He was admitted to practise in England and Wales in 2016 and holds higher rights of audience before the English courts.

Kevin Huber joined LALIVE in London in 2020. He specialises in international commercial and investment arbitration, with particular experience in the construction, energy, mining, financial services, insurance, and consumer products sectors.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Villanova University. He also graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. He was admitted to the New York bar in 2012.

The Partners wish Deborah, Adam, Christian, Robert and Kevin every success in their new roles as Counsel.

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