Managing Partner

Magda Kulik

Certified and well-recognised Family Law Specialist in Geneva

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SBA Family Law Specialist

Magda Kulik has established herself as a leading expert in high-stakes divorces, handling numerous cases involving complex property and financial issues, with a strong international dimension. With over twenty years of specialisation in family law, she is consistently recognised by her peers as a first-rate practitioner.

She handles acute custody and access disputes. Her clients appreciate her tenacity. She frequently assists foreign nationals living in Switzerland with family and property issues linked to their international mobility (asset protection, relocation). Magda Kulik works closely with a network of foreign lawyers.

Education

Qualification as SBA Family Law Specialist, 2018
Admission to the International Academy of Family Lawyers (www.iafl.com : IAFL is a worldwide association of practising lawyers who are recognised by their peers as the most experienced and qualified family law specialists in their respective countries), 2015
Partner and founder of the Geneva office in 2012
Lawyer, BMG Avocats, Geneva, 2008–2012
Lawyer, Étude Anne Reiser, Geneva, 2004–2008
Admission to the Swiss Bar, 2003
Trainee lawyer, Étude Budin & Associés, Geneva, 2001–2003
Universities of Geneva, Zurich and Sheffield (Master of Laws, University of Geneva, 2001)

Presentations and publications

2024: Chairs the Family Law Specialist Forum, created by the Geneva Bar Association
2023: Contributor to the book Succession and Family Business: How to Manage Succession When the Main Assets Are in a Family Business, published by Lexis Nexis
2021: Panellist – Capsule Format – University of Geneva – On Some Burning Topics in Private International Law – Practitioners' Perspective
2021: Speaker – Lugano Convention 2007: A Family Law Perspective from the IAFL (International Academy of Family Lawyers)
2021: Speaker – General Assembly of Family and Property Law – National Bar Council – Paris – Brexit: The New Reality in Family Law
2020: Panellist – Mills & Reeve, London – Brexit The Known Unknowns: International Family Law Experts Discuss Navigating the New Relationship with the UK – Webinar
2020: Panellist – International Academy of Family Lawyers – Brexit and Marriage Breakdown – Webinar
2019: Firm ranked 3rd best Swiss family law firm, and top firm in Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland according to Le Temps and Bilanz survey of 6,500 lawyers (3rd consecutive year ranked among the best Swiss firms)
2017: Appointed by the Bar Association to establish and lead the Family Law Specialist Forum
2017: Firm ranked 3rd best Swiss family law firm following the Le Temps and Bilanz survey of 6,500 lawyers
2015: Speaker at the General Assembly of Family and Property Law – National Bar Council – Paris – Introduction to Private International Law
2014: Panellist – Mid-Year Session of the Family Law Commission – International Bar Association – London
2013: Speaker – International Bar Association – Family Law Commission – Macau – Matrimonial Property Regimes and Marriage Contracts
2013: First Tuesday – Family Law – Geneva Bar Association and Continuing Education Commission – Recent case law discussion workshop led with Judge Renate Pfister-Liechti of the Civil Court
2013: Speaker – CPC: What Assessment Two Years After Its Implementation? Bastions University Conference – Geneva Bar Association and Continuing Education Commission
2012: First Tuesday – Family Law – Geneva Bar Association and Continuing Education Commission – Recent case law discussion workshop led with Judge Paola Campomagnani of the Civil Court
2011: First Tuesday – Family Law – Geneva Bar Association and Continuing Education Commission – Recent case law discussion workshop led with Judge Paola Campomagnani of the Civil Court
2011: Speaker – Conference "Decoding the New Codes" – Geneva Bar Association and Continuing Education Commission – Presentation of special procedures with Judge Xénia Minder of the Civil Court

Areas of Expertise

Why Magda

Divorce

With over 20 years of expertise in high-stakes international divorces and recognition as a leading family law specialist, Magda Kulik provides sophisticated legal guidance to protect your interests. Her proven track record, extensive network, and unwavering dedication ensure your divorce proceedings are handled with the utmost professionalism and great tenacity.

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Planning

Magda Kulik frequently drafts testamentary provisions for her clients and is appointed as executor. She collaborates with Geneva's leading tax experts to achieve exactly the result the testator desires. Attaching the utmost importance to respecting her clients' choices, she defends them with particular vigour.

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Testimonials

What our clients say

★★★★★

We often think a lawyer is there to manage cases. But this firm does much more than that: it saves people. When I arrived at Kulik Hottelier, I was exhausted, overwhelmed, lost. I didn't know where to turn anymore, and I felt like everything was against me. Yet, from the very first meeting, something changed: I found hope again. Here, you're not just a name on a file. You are heard, understood, respected, and defended with impressive determination. The follow-up is constant, responses are quick, exchanges are clear and transparent. You always know where you're going, without surprises and with confidence. Kulik Hottelier is: • exceptional legal expertise • a thoughtful, intelligent, and effective strategy • clear and honest communication at every step • and above all, a rare humanity in this profession What struck me the most? Their ability to fight without ever getting drawn into unnecessary conflicts. A firm, brilliant, and incredibly precise defense, always results-oriented, never ego-driven. In moments when I doubted, they were my pillar. In moments when I was afraid, they were my assurance. And at the decisive moment, they were the force that made all the difference. Today, I am finally turning the page. And I know that without their work, their support, and their excellence, none of this would have been possible. If you're looking for a firm that combines brains, heart, courage, and transparency, don't waste time: contact them. There are professionals… and then there are lawyers who truly change a life. This firm belongs to the second category. Thank you to Maître Sevig, Maître Hottelier, and all your teams who work behind the scenes. Your work will remain engraved in my story.

★★★★★

I had to work with various law firms during a divorce, even in Switzerland, which is not my home country. The support, commitment, and results I received from Kulik Hottelier were exceptional. The firm stands out for its humanity and honesty, and always acted in the best interest of the children. My sincere thanks to the entire team.