FARLEGAL Me Shayan Farhad, established in 2022, is a distinguished law firm with offices in Geneva and London, specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, environmental law, and international arbitration. Founded by Shayan Farhad, a dual-qualified attorney in Switzerland and England & Wales, the firm leverages her extensive experience as a former litigator at top-tier U.S. law firms and an assistant federal prosecutor. This unique background enables FARLEGAL to adeptly handle complex legal matters across multiple jurisdictions, offering clients comprehensive and strategic representation.

The firm's practice areas encompass a broad spectrum of legal services, including defending clients against false criminal accusations, representing victims of criminal offenses, managing cross-border civil disputes, and advocating for environmental justice through the prosecution of ecocide cases. FARLEGAL's commitment to integrity and fairness is evident in its tailored approach to each case, ensuring that strategies are customized to meet the specific needs and objectives of their clients. This dedication to personalized service underscores the firm's mission to champion justice and uphold the highest ethical standards in the legal profession.

At FARLEGAL, client relationships are built on trust, transparency, and open communication. The firm offers a secure client portal, providing real-time updates, efficient communication, and access to case-related documents and billing information. This client-centered approach, combined with the firm's multilingual capabilities in French and English, ensures that clients receive responsive and reliable legal support tailored to their unique circumstances. FARLEGAL's unwavering commitment to excellence and ethical practice positions it as a trusted advocate for clients navigating complex legal challenges.

About FARLEGAL Me Shayan Farhad

Founded in 2022


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Civil & Human Rights

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

FARLEGAL, led by dual-qualified attorney Shayan Farhad, offers comprehensive criminal defense services in Switzerland, representing clients in cases involving white-collar crimes, violent offenses, property crimes, defamation, and personal liberty violations. With experience as both a litigator and assistant federal prosecutor, the firm provides strategic and creative legal representation, ensuring each case is handled with precision and dedication. Clients benefit from personalized attention, clear communication, and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes through a client-centered and cost-effective approach.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Lawsuits & Disputes

FARLEGAL, led by dual-qualified attorney Shayan Farhad, offers comprehensive litigation and dispute resolution services in Geneva and London. The firm represents clients across all levels of Swiss courts in civil matters, including contract disputes, employment issues, tenancy conflicts, construction disagreements, defamation cases, tort claims, and fundamental rights violations. In criminal law, FARLEGAL focuses on representing plaintiffs and victims in felonies and misdemeanors, defending against false criminal allegations, and handling transnational crimes, extradition, and mutual legal assistance cases. With expertise in multi-jurisdictional disputes, the firm adeptly manages cross-border matters involving European and international law components, including EU whistleblower protection and international mutual legal assistance. Drawing on Shayan Farhad's background in international commercial and investor-state arbitration, FARLEGAL also serves as counsel in arbitration proceedings under major institutional rules across various industry sectors.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Civil & Human Rights

FARLEGAL, led by dual-qualified attorney Shayan Farhad, specializes in defending clients against false accusations and wrongful prosecutions, ensuring the protection and restoration of their civil and human rights. The firm also represents victims of human rights violations and international crimes, filing cases on their behalf before domestic, regional, or international courts. With offices in Geneva and London, FARLEGAL leverages its expertise in international law to advocate for justice and accountability.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

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