Léonard Stoyanov, LL.M.
Léonard Stoyanov, LL.M.

Léonard Stoyanov, LL.M.

Partner, Geneva

65 rue du Rhône | Case Postale 3199 | CH-1211 Geneva 3 | Switzerland
65 rue du Rhône | Case Postale 3199 | CH-1211 Geneva 3 | Switzerland
T +41 58 552 02 50
leonard.stoyanov@mll-legal.com

Profile

Léonard Stoyanov is a member of the dispute resolution group. He advises clients on non-contentious contractual and corporate law matters. He also represents local and international clients before Swiss State courts and arbitral tribunals in international disputes. His practice covers a broad spectrum of commercial disputes across various industry sectors including the banking and hedge fund industry, the automotive and pharmaceutical industries and extends to assisting clients in the field of art law disputes as well as trust-law related matters. Over the years, Léonard Stoyanov has also gained extensive experience and has successfully represented and assisted clients in white collar crime investigations before the Swiss criminal authorities.

Léonard Stoyanov is fluent in English and French and has a good command of German.




Rankings & Awards

Legal 500 EMEA Recommended Lawyer 2024Best Lawyers Leonard Stoyanov 2024Legal 500 EMEA Next Generation Partner 2023Legal 500 EMEA Recommended Lawyer 2023Best Lawyers Recognized in 2023Legal 500 EMEA Next Generation Partner 2022Legal 500 EMEA Recommended Lawyer 2022Legal 500 EMEA Next Generation Partner 2021Legal 500 EMEA Recommended Lawyer 2021Private Client Global Elite 2020-21Legal 500 EMEA Next Generation Partner 2020Legal 500 EMEA Recommended Lawyer 2020Citywealth Leaderslist Top 35 Private Client Litigators Europe 2020Legal 500 EMEA Recommended Lawyer 2019Who's Who Legal Future Leaders 2019Legal 500 EMEA Recommended Lawyer 2018
  • “Leonard Stoyanov has a great background, very good listening skills, strong knowledge and is always to-the-point. Great attention to detail” – Legal 500 EMEA, Arbitration, 2022
  • Léonard Stoyanov is recommended as “Next Generation Partner” in The Legal 500 EMEA, Litigation, 2022
  • Léonard Stoyanov is “a fantastic litigator” who focuses hid dynamic practice on disputes across various industry sectors including banking, automotive and pharmaceuticals – Who’s Who Legal, Future Leaders, 2020
  • “Léonard Stoyanov is a very competent lawyer with a broad expertise and an excellent lawyer who understands his profession, takes time for his customers and presents practicable solutions” – Legal 500 EMEA, 2020
  • Léonard Stoyanov is one of the TOP 35 Private Client Litigators in Europe – Citywealth Leaders List, 2020
  • Léonard Stoyanov “provides diligent and concise solutions”, say sources who commend his “ability to understand, summarise, adapt and give factual and imaginative solutions” – Who’s Who Legal, 2019
  • Léonard Stoyanov draws praise from peers and clients alike for his “high-precision work” and “remarkable dedication” – Who’s Who Legal, 2018

Education & Admission

  • Admitted as a Solicitor of England & Wales (n.p.) (2010)
  • King’s College London, LL.M. (2008)
  • Admitted to the Geneva Bar (2007)
  • University of Fribourg, lic. iur. bilingual and European Law distinctions (2004)

Memberships and public offices

  • Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
  • Geneva Bar Association (OdaGe)

Languages

  • French
  • English
  • German

Publications



Firm News

Léonard Stoyanov is recommended as “Next Generation Partner” in The Legal 500 EMEA, Litigation, 2022