Daniel Durante
Recommendations
“Daniel is very systematic and thoughtful in his approach to arbitration proceedings” “He impresses with his dedication to his clients and thoroughness” “He has the valuable ability of anticipating the moves of the counterparty” (Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration Future Leaders – Partners 2023).
Daniel Durante is “an extremely knowledgeable and attentive lawyer” “He developed the strategy to be adopted during the arbitration with extreme attention to all details” “Daniel has the ability to process large amounts of information that he continuously uses to verify that everything is directed towards the goal” “He managed to establish a relationship of trust with us that made the work simple and even pleasant” (Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration Future Leaders – Partners 2022).
Daniel Durante “represents the values Patocchi & Marzolini is built upon. He is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable and has an eye for detail. He is also very easy to work with” (Legal 500 2021).
Daniel Durante is “a bright and talented lawyer, probably the most brilliant lawyer in Geneva, if not in Switzerland” “A pleasure to work with” “He is very dedicated” (Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration 2021 – Future Leaders – Non-Partners).
Academic Degrees/Qualifications
2015 | Ph.D., Faculty of Laws, University of Geneva |
2014 | Attorney-at-Law admitted to the Bar of Geneva |
2012 | Certificate of Advanced Studies in Legal Professions |
2009 | Master of Laws (Economic and Business Law), Faculty of Laws, University of Geneva |
2008 | Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Laws, University of Geneva |
Professional Experience
Jan. 2021 – | Partner with PATOCCHI & MARZOLINI, Geneva |
Jul. 2017 – Dec. 2020 |
Associate/Senior Associate with PATOCCHI & MARZOLINI, Geneva |
Feb. 2014 – Jun. 2017 |
Associate/Senior Associate with Lenz & Staehelin (International Arbitration Group), Geneva |
Jul. 2012 – Jan. 2014 |
Junior Associate with Lenz & Staehelin (International Arbitration Group), Geneva |
Feb. 2009 – Jun. 2012 |
Paralegal with Lenz & Staehelin (International Arbitration Group), Geneva |
Memberships
2021 | ASA below 40 Co-chair |
2015 | International Bar Association (IBA) |
2014 | Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) |
2014 | ICC YAF |
2012 | Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA) |
2012 | Geneva Bar Association (OdA) |