Sanaz Habibian
Lic.iur, Attorney at Law, Partner

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Tel.: +41 44 215 41 41
Fax.: +41 44 215 41 49

Sanaz Habibian is a lawyer and partner at SILK Attorneys at Law. She has experience as a corporate lawyer in groups and as an attorney in law firms. Sanaz Habibian combines sound legal advice with a practical and business-oriented approach, which is why not only private individuals but also various SME’s and associations are among her clients. Due to her Iranian background, Sanaz Habibian is also well versed in legal and business matters that are related to Iran. This in-depth expertise also extends in particular to embargo and sanctions law in general. She is active both in an advisory and litigation capacity.

Main areas of activity

  • Contract law
  • Employment law
  • Commercial and corporate law
  • Foundation and Association Law
  • Legal advice on Iran
  • Inheritance law and estate planning
  • Providing comprehensive outsourced legal department services
  • Sanction law

Career

  • Partner at SILK Attorneys at Law, since autumn 2022
  • Founding partner of the law firm Habibian Strange, 2019 – 2022
  • Attorney at international law firms in Zurich, 2015 – 2018
  • Admission to the bar, 2015
  • Lawyer at a major international audit firm in the areas of Tax & Legal in Zurich and Geneva, 2012 – 2014
  • Lawyer at a leading insurance company in Zurich, 2011 – 2012
  • Law Clerk at Winterthur District Court, 2010
  • Law degree at the University of Zurich and Geneva, 2009

Other professional activities

  • Board of Director in various companies
  • Board member in various associations

Memberships

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • ZAV section of labor law

Languages

  • German
  • English
  • Persian
  • French

Interviews

CNN Interview