Steven
Fillettaz
Associate
Geneva
Member of the Geneva Bar
Expertise
Civil and commercial litigation
Fraud & White-collar crime
Asset recovery
Enforcement
Professional background
Deloitte (Tax consultant)
Borel & Barbey (Trainee lawyer)
lecocqassociate (Associate)
Charles Russell Speechlys (Associate)
Education
Bachelor of Law from the University of Geneva, 2015
Master of Law from the University of Geneva, 2017
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Legal Professions from the University of Geneva, 2019
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Criminal Justice, 2023
Languages
French
English
German (passive)
Professional affiliations
Swiss Bar Association
Geneva Bar Association
Steven Fillettaz is an attorney-at-law with Archipel Law Firm. His practice focuses primarily on criminal law and litigation, with a particular emphasis on conducting and managing complex proceedings before the Swiss criminal authorities.

Admitted to the Swiss Bar and holding a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Criminal Justice, he advises and represents defendants, complainants and affected third parties at every stage of criminal proceedings. He is involved in matters relating to white-collar crime, including cases involving money laundering and corruption issues, as well as general criminal law matters.

Alongside his criminal law practice, Steven Fillettaz has extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation. He represents clients in contractual, commercial and liability disputes, as well as in debt enforcement, bankruptcy, attachment proceedings and asset recovery matters. This dual expertise enables him to address cases involving both criminal and financial aspects from a comprehensive perspective.

He regularly acts in cross-border matters involving multiple jurisdictions and requiring the coordination of civil, criminal and enforcement proceedings. His approach is characterised by thorough legal analysis, strong procedural expertise and a pragmatic focus on achieving his clients’ objectives.
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Details of recent activities
Representation of plaintiffs in bankruptcy estates in insolvency proceedings and criminal proceedings for fraud and fraudulent bankruptcies.

Representation of plaintiffs in the context of an insurance fraud involving multiple jurisdictions.

Representation of a listed company in criminal and civil proceedings arising from the misappropriation of corporate funds by one of its managers.

Representation of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who suffered substantial losses as a result of misconduct by their asset manager, including proceedings related to breaches of trust and mismanagement.

Representation of clients in litigation arising from contractual breaches and misconduct in the management of their assets and investment portfolios.

Representation of parties in commercial litigation relating to contractual liability, directors' liability and business disputes.

Assisting clients in obtaining and enforcing interim measures, including attachments and other asset preservation orders in Switzerland.
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Publications
Year in review: Anti-money Laundering in Switzerland, with Bruno Ledrappier, Lexology (online) 2023

Year in review: Anti-money Laundering in Switzerland, with Bruno Ledrappier, Lexology (online) 2024

A general introduction to Anti-money Laundering in Switzerland, with Bruno Ledrappier, Lexology (online) 2024

Year in review: Anti-money Laundering in Switzerland, with Bruno Ledrappier, Lexology (online) 2025