Lawyers Rayan Houdrouge
Rayan Houdrouge

Rayan Houdrouge

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lic. iur., LL.M., Attorney at Law, Certified Specialist SBA Labour Law, Certified Social Security Expert

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Location

Geneva

Contact

Direct phone: +41 58 658 30 90
rayan.houdrouge@walderwyss.com

Curriculum Vitae

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Areas of activity: Employment Data & Technology Private Clients Philanthropy and International Organisations

Rayan Houdrouge advises Swiss and multinational companies, among them disruptive technology companies, and international organisations on all employment-related matters. He has extensive experience in executive transfers, litigation, internal investigations, restructurings, business transfers and compensation packages, including for blockchain companies. He also has particular expertise in assisting HNWIs, especially with regard to residency and philanthropic matters.

Rayan Houdrouge studied at the University of Lausanne (lic. iur.) and the New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Corporate Law). He holds the Swiss Federal Certificate in Labour Law and is an accredited social security expert. He was admitted to the Geneva Bar in 2005. Prior to joining Walder Wyss, he was a partner and the head of the employment team at a leading Swiss law firm.

Rayan Houdrouge is ranked as a leading lawyer in his practice areas by Chambers, Legal 500 and Who's Who Legal (Thought Leaders), and he has been recognized by Best Lawyers 2025 in Labor and Employment Law as well as in Immigration Law.

Rayan Houdrouge is fluent in French, English and German. He is registered with the Geneva Bar and admitted to practice in all Swiss cantons.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Switzerland)

 | by Rayan Houdrouge and Kathryn Kruglak | in: "Practical Law"

Unaccompanied minors: from their arrival through their possible deportation & Application of the Children's rights Convention in Europe

 | by Livio Natale, Milena Peeva, Mahault Frei de Clavière, Jessica Depré, Mélanie Duverney Prat, Delphine Lassailly, Josine Bitton Anita Bouix, Barbara Wilsing, Jonas Erkan, Sara Gini, Béatrice Rigotti, Andres de Ceballos, Rayan Houdrouge, Kathryn Kruglak and Céline Squaratti | client: Céline Squaratti and Livio Natale | Editor[s]: Céline Squaratti and Livio Natale

Recognitions


Best Lawyers_2025
Chambers GPG 2025 Employee Incentives
Chambers HR Internal Investigations
Legal 500 EMEA Leading partner 2025
Chambers Corporate Immigration 2024
IEL Elite 2024
WWL_Lexology Thought Leader
Chambers Europe 2025_frei

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