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History

The Firm was founded in 1967. The first assignment handled by Secretan Troyanov was in relation to the liquidation of a major mutual fund which had been widely distributed to international investors and American expatriates. The firm's proactive and dynamic approach made it possible to maximize the liquidation value for the investors and creditors.


Many American-based banks and brokers thereafter became longstanding clients, followed by European banks and financial companies.


During the nineties, Russian clients and western investors led Secretan Troyanov to expand with the opening of the Moscow office, now an independent entity named Secretan Troyanov Schaer.


A department of the firm with three Anglo-Saxon lawyers (two American attorneys-at-law and an English barrister) based in Geneva specializes in private clients and trust matters.
Despite a restrictive policy in terms of participation in board memberships, partners serve on the boards of carefully selected financial institutions and commercial companies.


The firm is now led by 9 partners, who, after the retirement of the founding partners, pursue the development of the firm.


Due to its longstanding links with the United Kingdom, Russia and the United States of America and the international background of its lawyers, Secretan Troyanov has established itself as a legal services provider of choice for international business law issues.