Alma Marchand specializes in public law and health law. She advises and represents public sector entities before courts, as well as assists private companies with regulatory compliance and their interactions with public authorities. She also practices in data protection in these fields, with a particular focus on medical data and issues related to medical secrecy. Additionally, she has experience in philanthropy law, regularly assisting non-profit entities and international organizations.

Alma Marchand obtained her Bachelor of Law from the University of Geneva (2019), followed by a Master of Law with a specialization in Health and Biotechnology Law from the University of Neuchâtel (2021). During her studies, she worked in the legal department of a Swiss private hospital, providing legal assistance to medical practitioners on various aspects of health law, including social insurances, civil liability, research involving humans, medical secrecy, and other regulatory issues. She then obtained the Certificate of Advanced Legal Studies (Ecole d'avocature) from the University of Geneva (2021) and was admitted to the Geneva Bar in March 2023. Before joining Walder Wyss in September 2024, Alma Marchand worked as an associate at sigma legal Ltd., a law firm based in Geneva.

Alma Marchand primarily works in French and English and has a good command of Spanish and Italian. She is registered with the Geneva Bar and is admitted to practice throughout Switzerland.

Significant Accomplishments

Two new Partners, a new Counsel and three new Associates strengthen our teams in Geneva and Lausanne