Me Matthieu Genillod

Me Matthieu Genillod is the founder and managing partner of the Alphalex Avocats SA firm. He has practised law since 2004, meeting the highest professional standards with rigour and humanity. His dedicated commitments and combativeness in the fights he undertakes on his client’s behalf has made him one of the renowned actors in Vaud legal circles.

Throughout the years, Me Genillod has acquired solid experience and has earned the trust of a significant clientele due to his investment of himself, and the quality of his work in representing them in court, particularly in criminal law, family law, inheritance law, labour law, and real estate and construction law. With a postgraduate diploma in corporate and business law (Master of Business Law, LL.M.), Me Genillod is counsel for a number of businesses that participate in the economy of Lausanne and Vaud.

Me Matthieu Genillod

In addition to his personal legal practise, he has developed a large network of professionals in Switzerland and abroad; and, whatever his clients’ needs, he is available to respond expeditiously and meet their highest expectations. .

Dedicated to his profession and engaged in ongoing training, Me Genillod teaches civil law, particularly in the areas of family and inheritance law, to students enrolled for the TREX | MAS HES federal diploma of chartered accountant experts at Romandie Formation. Since 2007, concomitantly with his legal practise, he has served as the vice-presiding judge of the Labour Court of Lausanne, as well as the vice-presiding judge of the Labour Court of the Vaud cantonal administration. Me Genillod is a member of numerous professional associations concerned with the law and its development.

micsiz@alphalex.ch

Me Mathias Micsiz

Me Mathias Micsiz holds a university Bachelor of law diploma (with magna cum laude honours) awarded by the University of Lausanne, and a bilingual university Master of law diploma awarded by the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne (with summa cum laude honours). Concomitantly with his studies, Me Micsiz worked as an ad hoc clerk for numerous Vaud judicial authorities.

After concluding his academic training, Me. Micsiz broadened his early legal experience with work as a court clerk, holding, in particular, the position of a clerk of reference in family matters at the Court of Lausanne. Me Micsiz then completed his legal internship with Mr. Matthieu Genillod at the Legentis Avocats law firm, and obtained his license to practise law in 2018.

Me Mathias Micsiz

He then worked for Me Genillod at the same firm, and participated in the creation of the Alphalex Avocats SA law firm in 2019 as an associate.

With his experience in the courts, Me Misciz has the ability to efficiently and astutely identify the particular issues and stakes in a dispute, and provide clients with the best advice for defence of their interests. Determined and responsive, he practises his profession with sensitivity, rigour and attentiveness, and a commitment to guide his principals with clarity through the arcane mysteries of the judicial system. His predilections are for criminal law, family law, contract law (leases and employment contracts), civil liability law, social and private insurance law, and administrative litigation.

zaganescu@alphalex.ch

Me Stéphanie Zaganescu

Me Stéphanie Zaganescu has a complete academic background sanctioned by a Master of Law (MLaw) delivered with honors from the Law Faculty of the University of Lausanne, as well as a Bachelor of Law obtained from the Law Faculty of the University of Fribourg.

Me Zaganescu, a lawyer at the bar, joined our team in April 2018. Previously, she had collaborated with several Lausanne law firms. At Alphalex Avocats SA, she assists a varied clientele mainly in judicial law, respectively in family law, labor law and criminal law.

Me Stéphanie Zaganescu

Strong in character and persuasive, Me Zaganescu practices law with firmness and humanity. She is particularly involved in complex cases in family law (international dimension and child abduction) where she brings a quality listening and a constant commitment to the clients of the firm.

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Me Dévi-Victoria Dupuis

Dévi-Victoria Dupuis joined Alphalex SA as an associate in July 2023. After obtaining her bar exam in October 2018, Dévi-Victoria Dupuis worked as a family law attorney in two Lausanne law firms.

Aware of the sensitive position of children in family law cases, Dévi-Victoria Dupuis undertook training in Child and Adolescent Protection at the Geneva School of Social Work and obtained a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in January 2023. Dévi-Victoria Dupuis is also trained in collaborative law.

Me Dévi-Victoria Dupuis

Integral and pragmatic, Dévi-Victoria Dupuis is attentive to the needs and interests of her clients, whom she assists in both amicable and legal proceedings.

Me Dévi-Victoria Dupuis is fluent in French and English, and practices mainly in family law and related criminal law.

brabis@alphalex.ch

Me Émilie Brabis Lehmann

After studying law at the University of Fribourg, Émilie Brabis Lehmann qualified as a lawyer in September 2008.

She then worked as a court clerk for four years, first at the Jura Bernois-Seeland Regional Court in the canton of Bern and then at the Vaud Cantonal Court.

Having returned to the bar in September 2012, Émilie Brabis Lehmann practised as an associate in two Lausanne law firms for nine years. She then joined Lehmann as a partner in December 2021 before joining Alphalex Avocats SA in August 2023.

Me Émilie Brabis Lehmann

Émilie Brabis Lehmann obtained a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Judicial Studies in January 2021. She also obtained the title of specialist lawyer FSA in labour law from the Swiss Bar Association in November 2022.

In addition to her work as a lawyer, Émilie Brabis Lehmann is Vice-President of the Tribunal d’arrondissement de la Broye et du Nord vaudois since July 2022 and was Vice-President of the Tribunal de prud’hommes de l’arrondissement de Lausanne for more than twelve years.

Émilie Brabis Lehmann has an excellent knowledge of the legal world. She advises and defends her clients’ interests in the main areas of law, with particular expertise in employment and civil service law.

trajilovic@alphalex.ch

Me David Trajilovic

Me David Trajilovic has a full legal education, which includes international and European law as well as Swiss law (Bachelor of Law from the University of Lausanne, Master of International and European Law and Certificate of Transnational Law from the University of Geneva, Certificate of Specialisation in Legal Practice from the University of Geneva Bar School).

Me Trajilovic joined our team in June 2024. Drawing on his experience with a number of general law firms, he has a broad judicial practice, particularly in areas such as family law, contract law, administrative law, criminal law and international human rights law.

Me David Trajilovic

Assertive, constructive and pragmatic, Me Trajilovic guides his clients towards solutions that meet their needs and interests.

Me David Trajilovic is fluent in French, English and Serbo-Croatian.

dudenhoeffer@alphalex.ch

Me Louis Dudenhoeffer

Graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Neuchâtel (Bachelor of Law and Master of Law, specializing in criminal law and judicial professions), Me Louis Dudenhoeffer joined our team as an associate lawyer in October 2024.

He has extensive litigation experience and assists a diverse clientele, primarily in family law, contract law, criminal law, and immigration law.

Convinced that every situation requires a tailored approach, he is committed to providing clear legal guidance, empowering his clients to make informed decisions, and supporting them with empathy throughout the process.

Me Louis Dudenhoeffer

Me Louis Dudenhoeffer prioritizes amicable dispute resolution whenever it serves to protect his clients’ legal and financial interests. When litigation becomes necessary, he dedicates his full energy to ensuring a strong defense.

Me Louis Dudenhoeffer is fluent in French and English.