Anne-Caroline Albrecht

Anne-Caroline Albrecht is a Swiss attorney and a Partner of Bonnard Lawson (Dubai Branch) where she developed her main activity in working for private clients.

Anne-Caroline Albrecht developed an interest in inheritance law and international estate planning early in her career, working as a research assistant in this field at the University of Geneva while still a student. Since then, she has developed her practice, advising regularly individuals on Estate Planning and assessment of tax consequences, international succession and matrimonial matters. She benefits from her STEP qualification and is familiar with the set-up and management of vehicles such as Trust and Foundations.

In the United Arab Emirates, Ms Albrecht advises on local and international succession laws and has been admitted as DIFC Registered Draft(wo)man for DIFC wills and probate matters.

She also advises individuals and families in their projects to establish in the United Arab Emirates by assisting them in every step of their relocation. Her practice implies advice in relation to all residency matters as well as employment law (for both local and DIFC contracts), real estate law (rent and acquisition of property), local matrimonial and succession consequences.

Anne-Caroline Albrecht holds a qualification in compliance allowing her to advise and assist private clients with their relationships with banks and tax authorities, including establishing a complete KYC profile (compliant with FATCA and CRS requirements), obtaining tax certificates and claiming back withholding taxes from foreign tax authorities related to Treaties to avoid double taxation.

Anne-Caroline Albrecht also advises individual and corporate clients in Contract Law, including negotiating, drafting, reviewing and advising on various types of agreements and legal documents (agency agreements, employment contracts, framework agreements, commercial leases, service agreements, management agreements, trust agreements, supplier agreements, licensing agreements, consultancy agreements, sale and purchase agreements) mainly drafted under Swiss and UAE laws.

Finally, she acts as advisor to Corporate Clients active in various industries to help them build a strong Corporate Governance through policies and procedures complying with the regulations (including allocation of responsibility and accountability and creation of efficient monitoring system) and embedding culture, ethics and values within the company. Anne-Caroline Albrecht has successfully implemented methods that enable companies to make informed decisions, both in terms of day-to-day operations and long-term strategic direction, thereby securing a reputational advantage.