About
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 20 years specialization in family law, she is consistently recognized by her peers as a first-rate practitioner.
She handles acute custody and access disputes. 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. Her clients appreciate her tenacity.
An extensive network
Why choose Magda for your 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.
A very recognized lawyer
Why ask Magda for your estate planning or succession case ?
Magda Kulik frequently drafts wills for her clients and is appointed executor. She works with Geneva's leading tax experts to achieve exactly the result the testator wants. She attaches the utmost importance to respecting her clients' choices, and defends them particularly vigorously.
An experienced professional
Education
Qualification as SBA Specialist in Family Law, 2018, Swiss Bar Association
Admission to the International Academy of Family Lawyers (www.iafl.com: IAFL is a worldwide association of practicing lawyers who are recognized by their peers as the most experienced and qualified family law specialists in their respective countries), 2015
Partner and founder of the Geneva office since 2012
Lawyer, BMG Avocats, Geneva, 2008-2012
Lawyer, Anne Reiser Law Firm, Geneva, 2004-2008
Admitted to the Swiss Bar, 2003
Trainee lawyer, Budin & Associés, Geneva, 2001-2003
Universities of Geneva, Zurich and Sheffield (Master of Laws, University of Geneva, 2001)
Recognition
Presentations and publications
2024: President of the Specialized Forum for Family Law Attorneys, launched by the Geneva Bar Association
2023: Contributor to the book Succession et entreprise familiale : comment gérer la succession lorsque les principaux actifs sont dans une entreprise familiale, published by Lexis Nexis
2021 : Panelist - Format Capsule - University of Geneva - On some hot topics in private international law - A practitioner's perspective
2021: Speaker - Lugano Convention 2007: A family law perspective from the IAFL (International Academy of Family Lawyers)
2021: Speaker - Assemblée Générale du Droit de la Famille et du Patrimoine - Conseil National des Barreaux - Paris - Brexit: The new reality in family law
2020 : Panelist - Mills & Reeve, London - Brexit The known unknowns: international family law experts discuss navigating the new relationship with the UK - Webinar
2020 : Panelist - International Academy of Family Lawyers - Brexit and marriage breakdown - Webinar
2019: Firm ranked 3rd best Swiss law firm in family law, and best law firm in Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland according to the Le Temps and Bilanz survey of 6,500 lawyers (3rd consecutive year ranked among the best Swiss law firms)
2017: Appointed by the Swiss Bar Association to establish and lead the Specialized Forum for Family Law Attorneys
2017 : Firm ranked 3rd best Swiss law firm in family law following a survey of 6,500 lawyers conducted by Le Temps and Bilanz
2015: Speaker at the General Meeting on Family and Wealth Law - Conseil National des Barreaux - Paris - Introduction to private international law
2014 : Panelist - Mid-year session of the Family Law Commission - Union Internationale des Avocats - London
2013 : Speaker - Union Internationale des Avocats - Family Law Commission - Macao - Matrimonial property regimes and marriage contracts
2013: First Tuesday - Family Law - Geneva Bar Association and Continuing Education Commission - Discussion workshop on recent case law with Judge Renate Pfister-Liechti of the Civil Court
2013: Speaker - CPC: What assessment two years after its implementation? Conférence universitaire des Bastions - Ordre des Avocats de Genève and Commission de Formation Permanente
2012: First Tuesday - Family Law - Geneva Bar Association and Continuing Education Commission - Workshop on recent case law with Judge Paola Campomagnani of the Civil Court
2011: First Tuesday - Family Law - Geneva Bar Association and Continuing Education Commission - Workshop on recent case law 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
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Get in touch
Please contact Magda by e-mail (contact@khlegal.ch) or through her personal assistant : Emilie Lecrivain, +41 22 301 01 01.