Oana Carnevale

Handling of mandates and support for Swiss and International corporate clients, particularly in the areas of corporate and business, commercial, contract, residence for foreign nationals and employment law. Demonstrated leadership in team management, operational efficiency, and strategic partnerships with government departments, banks, and service companies. Developed pragmatic solutions for complex legal challenges, ensuring compliance with international regulations, driving business objectives and projects, drafting complex and technical contracts.

• Legal and compliance : Drafting contracts and other legal documents that addressed specific business objectives , reducing potential for future conflicts for clients in areas of Corporate and governance, Patent, IP, Licensing, Data protection, Competition law and Tax. Compliance review with regulators. Ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and international money laundering guidelines. Managed international projects for Fortune 500-1 clients, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and tax regulations. Conducted comprehensive due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions, facilitating smooth transactions. Structured global business transactions efficiently by navigating intricate international legal frameworks. HR functions . Oversaw reduction-in-force procedures and checked both company and employee compliance with contracts, federal labor laws and state regulations.
• Leadership and team management : Independent Operational and administrative running of Swiss office; team management and clients' requests management.
• Strategic partnership and communications : Developed strong relationships with Swiss and abroad external counsel and liaising with government departments, banks, and service providers, optimizing legal support services while controlling costs. Coordinated responses to government inquiries and investigations, promoting transparency and cooperation with regulatory agencies. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop risk mitigation strategies in line with company goals and objectives.
• Business development, Results-oriented and proactivity : Evaluated proposed legislation impacting organization's operations, advising management on potential implications. Advised executive leadership on legal matters, leading to informed strategic decision-making. Participated in team projects , demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Led team of 10 lawyers and 5 Tax advisors, overseeing corporate consultancy, restructuring, governance, and compliance for Swiss and foreign SMEs and start-ups. Coordinated communication with regulatory authorities, banking, and insurance partners, fostering strategic alliances and ensuring legal compliance. Developed and implemented internal processes, led client acquisitions, and provided strategic guidance for business development.

• Legal and compliance : In particular in the fields of Corporate, Commercial and Contracts; Negotiations, Drafting of technical contracts and shareholder agreements such as: NDAs, project agreements, services agreements; Corporate structuring and governance , Legal support to General Management and the various departments; Monitoring of Compliance with regulations, Registration and Monitoring of Trademarks, Patent application, Licensing, Data protection; Consulting for Swiss and foreign innovative and technological corporate clients with contracts, Establishment and changes.

• Stakeholders' management : Responsible for communication between different stakeholders, such as external counsels, Intermediation between the company and government, Management of major partners, Negotiation and Drafting of Contracts for cooperation, subcontracting and confidentiality.

• Team Management : Responsible for 10 lawyers and 5 accountants.

• Business development : Head of Geneva office; Implementation of processes, Legal projects leads , Client acquisitions and partner search. Strategy Development : Providing internal and customer training and presentations at events, Jury for start-ups competitions, Responsible for external communication.

Provided specialized legal counsel for mergers and acquisitions, tax procedures, and contractual agreements. Demonstrated proficiency in resolving legal disputes, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Facilitated communication with clients, government agencies, and external partners to achieve business objectives.

• Drafting of specialized agreements for companies and prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations; Requests for tax rulings. Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
• Drafting of contracts for merger and acquisition of companies (M&A); Legal procedures with tax authorities in context of restructurings and other external transformations of companies such as mergers, split-offs and transfers of assets
• Advised clients on risk mitigation strategies related to corporate governance matters, minimizing potential exposure to lawsuits or regulatory action.
• Assisted clients with navigating complex immigration processes, guiding them through each step and ensuring all required documentation was accurately completed.
• Follow-up of debtors and successions declarations.

Managed legal representation and advisory services for commercial and contractual matters, demonstrating autonomy and legal expertise in court proceedings. Provided strategic guidance and drafted legal documents to support client objectives, fostering collaborative relationships and ensuring legal compliance. Autonomous representation and defense of own clients in Court on commercial and contractual matters.

• Lawyer's advisory services such as file management and review of client procedures, legal advice, drafting of contracts and legal writings.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Substantial experience in legal representation within City of Geneva courts, focusing on lease and real estate proceedings. Supervision of tax and debt proceedings involving City of Geneva and companies, concurrently drafting legal motions and claims pertaining to property, lease, and tax law. Legal representation in Court of City of Geneva as owner, in lease and real estate proceedings.

• Management of tax and debt proceedings involving City of Geneva and Swiss companies.
• Drafting of legal motions and claims in context of property, lease and tax law.