Magda KULIK

Areas of expertise:
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Complex divorces
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International situations
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Dissolution of complex matrimonial regimes
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Serious disputes over custody and access rights
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Emergency situations
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Rights of LGBTQIA+ persons
Partner
SBA Family Law specialist
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BACKGROUND
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Partner and founder, Law firm in Geneva since 2012, became Kulik Seidler in 2018
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Lawyer, BMG lawyers, Geneva, 2008-2012
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Lawyer, Anne Reiser Law firm, Geneva, 2004-2008
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Admitted to the Bar in 2003
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Trainee Lawyer, Budin & Associates Law Firm, Geneva, 2001-2003
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Universities of Geneva, Zurich and Sheffield (Master in Law, University of Geneva, 2001)
MEMBERSHIP
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Specialist Forum of Family Lawyers
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International Academy of Family Lawyers
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Swiss Federation of Lawyers
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Geneva Bar Association
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International Union of Lawyers
LANGUAGES
English & French
CAREER &
EXPERIENCE
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2021 : Panelist – Format Capsule - University of Geneva - Some hot private international law topics - Practitioners' views
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2021 : Lugano Convention 2007: A Family law Perspective from IAFL (International Academy of Family Lawyers)
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2021 : Speaker at the Conference on Family Law Patrimony – French National Bar Council – Paris – Brexit: New developments in family law.
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2020 : Panelist – Mills & Reeve, London – Brexit The Known Unknowns: international family law experts discuss how to navigate new relationship with UK - Webinar.
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2020 : Panelist – International Academy of Family Lawyers - Brexit and marriage breakdown - Webinar.
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2019: Practice voted third best Family Law practice in Switzerland, and best in Geneva, and French-speaking Switzerland, in a survey of 6,500 lawyers in Le Temps and Bilanz (third consecutive year of selection as one of the best legal practices in Switzerland).
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2018: Awarded title of SBA specialist in Family Law. Awarded Certificate of Advanced Studies in Family Law, Universities of Geneva and Neuchatel.
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2017: Selected by the Geneva Bar Association to create and direct the Specialist Forum for Family Law Lawyers.
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2017: legal practice voted third best Family Law practice in Switzerland, in a survey of 6'500 lawyers by le Temps and Bilanz.
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2015: Admission to the International Academy of Family Lawyers (www.iafl.com: IAFL is a worldwide association of practicing lawyers who are recognized by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries).
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2015: Speaker at the Conference on Family Law Patrimony - National Bar Council - Paris - Initiation to Private International Law.
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2014: Panel member - Family Law Commission mid-year session - International Union of Lawyers - London.
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2013: Speaker: International Union of Lawyers - Family Law Commission - Macao - Matrimonial regimes and Prenuptial agreements.
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2013: First Tuesday - Family Law - Geneva Bar Association and Commission of Continuing Professional Development - Discussion workshop on recent jurisprudence led by Madame Renate Pfister-Liechti, Civil Court Judge.
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2013: Speaker - CPC: status report two years after coming into force. Conference at University des Bastions - Geneva Bar Association and Commission for Continuing Professional Development.
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2012: First Tuesday - Family Law - Geneva Bar Association and Commission for Continuing Professional development - Discussion Workshop on recent jurisprudence led by Madame Paola Campomagnani, Civil Court Judge.
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2011: First Tuesday - Family Law - Geneva Bar Association and Commission for Continuing Professional development - Discussion Workshop on recent jurisprudence led by Madame. Paola Campomagnani, Civil Court Judge.
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2011: Speaker - Conference "Decoding the new laws" - Geneva Bar Association and Commission for Continuing Professional development - Presentation of special procedures with Madame Xenia Minder, Civil Court Judge.
Olivier SEIDLER

Spécialités:
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Separation
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Divorce
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Parental rights (custody, access)
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Family Private International Law
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Complex family business issues (ownership, overseas assets)
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Emergency situations (sequestration, prohibition of disposal, etc)
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Recovery of maintenance (alimony)
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Modification of decisions
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BACKGROUND
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2018: Partner, Kulik Seidler.
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2014 - 2018: legal practice, Geneva.
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2013: International Legal English Certificate, Manchester.
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2011 - 2013: Borel & Barbey legal practice, Geneva.
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2012: Certificate of Advanced Studies in Law, Geneva.
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2010: Lombard Odier & Cie, Geneva.
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2010: Interdisciplinary Master in Living Law, Geneva.
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2009: Bachelors Degree in Law, Geneva.
MEMBERSHIP
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Geneva Bar Association
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Swiss Federation of Lawyers
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International Association of Young Lawyers
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Special Forum of Family Law Lawyers
CAREER &
EXPERIENCE:
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2021 : Panelist – Format Capsule - University of Geneva - Some hot DIP topics - Practitioners' views
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2021 : Lugano Convention 2007: A Family law Perspective from IAFL (International Academy of Family Lawyers)
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2019: Practice voted third best Family Law practice in Switzerland, and best in Geneva, and French-speaking Switzerland, in a survey of 6,500 lawyers in Le Temps and Bilanz (third consecutive year of selection as one of the best legal practices in Switzerland).