René Schwarzenbach

Education

René Schwarzenbach, born in 1959, studied at the University of Zurich (lic. iur. 1983, Dr. iur. 1986) and was admitted to the Zurich bar in 1989.

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Professional experience

René worked as a research assistant at the University of Zurich (1983-1986), as a clerk at the District Court of Meilen (1986-1989) and as an associate with a law firm in Zurich (1989-1991).  

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1991-2011 he worked with Ernst & Young, Legal Services in Zurich. In 1997 he was elected partner. 2002-2011 he was Managing Partner and responsible for the Legal Services of Ernst & Young in all Switzerland, further he was member of the Executive Board of Ernst & Young (2003-2006). As Managing Partner Legal Services he represented Switzerland within the international Legal Network of Ernst & Young (EMEIA Law). 

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René Schwarzenbach is practicing as a self-employed attorney-at-law since 2011 in Zurich (until 2023) and in Herrliberg (since 2024). 

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Areas of expertise

René's main areas of expertise are succession planning, executor of last will and corporate law.   

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René speaks German and English.

Memberships

René is a member of the Zurich and Swiss Bar Association

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Professional connections

René is voluntarily a member of the board of Foundation of the Foundation Children‘s hospital Kantha Bopha, Dr. Beat Richner, Zurich since 2012, 2013-2023 as president. 

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René is the founder of Proxy Voting Services GmbH, Zurich, and the firm’s counsel since 2024.

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