Leander Knapp
Pragmatic and innovative: Whenever legal precision and business acumen are required.
Leander Knapp* advises national and international clients on matters of commercial and contract law. His practice focuses on international trade, trade compliance, maritime and transportation law, as well as related disputes and regulatory issues. He assists clients in resolving complex cross-border issues, structuring contracts, and managing legal and business risks along international supply and distribution chains.
*is not registered with the bar
| 2026 | Admission to the bar |
| 2022 | LL.M., King’s College London |
| 2021 | MLaw, University of Zurich |
| 2018 | University of New South Wales, Sydney (exchange semester) |
| 2019 | BLaw, University of Zurich |
German, English
| since 2026 | Legal Associate at MME |
| 2025 | Legal Advisor at MME |
| 2024 | Trainee Court Clerk at the District Court of Zurich |
| 2023 – 2025 | Legal Employee at a commercial law firm in Zurich |
| 2023 | Junior Legal Counsel (Secondment) at Archroma |
| 2022 – 2023 | Junior Associate employee at a commercial law firm in Zurich |
| 2020 – 2021 | Legal Employee at a commercial law firm in Zurich |
| 2020 | Intern at a commercial law firm in Zurich |
| 2013 – 2023 | President of the Election Office of the City of Olten |