Legal Associate
Attorney at Law

Leander Knapp - Team

Leander Knapp

Pragmatic and innovative: Whenever legal precision and business acumen are required.

Secretariat
Lilia Cazorla
+41 44 254 99 50
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Profile

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

Education

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

Languages

German, English

Work Experience

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

Memberships

  • Swiss Maritime Law Association (SMLA)
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)