Described as “an exceptional advocate” with “phenomenal insight” and “a sharp technical mind”, Roxane specialises in trusts, estates and private client disputes, with a particular focus on cases with a matrimonial dimension. She is frequently instructed in matters with a Swiss nexus, often combining complex chancery, commercial and matrimonial issues.
Roxane has extensive experience of high-value cross-border litigation. She is described as “excellent at cases involving international jurisdictions” (Chambers & Partners 2025). Roxane is called to the Geneva Bar and frequently instructed in trust, succession and family disputes involving Switzerland. Recent cases have involved jurisdiction disputes, worldwide freezing orders, cross-border enforcement, foreign marriage and Inheritance contracts, as well as complex asset structures in Switzerland, Czech Republic, Singapore, the Isle of Man and the Bahamas.
Roxane is consistently ranked in Chambers & Partners. She is described as a “brilliant lawyer” with a “sharp tactical mind” (Chambers & Partners 2025). It is said that “she knows when to apply a light touch and when to come down with a hammer, both in and out of the courtroom.” (Chambers & Partners 2024). She is commended for her “prodigious work ethic”, “composed manner and cool intellect” (Legal 500 2024). She is “an asset to a legal team” (Legal 500 2025).
Roxane has been identified as a ‘Rising Star’ by Legal 500 2025. She featured in the 2024 Citywealth Top 100 International Power Women Leaders list.
Roxane is fluent in French and German.
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Before joining Chambers, Roxane was on secondment with Farrer & Co’s Contentious Trusts & Estates team during which time she advised and assisted on a wide range of contentious matters, including cross-border trust disputes, will validity disputes, Inheritance Act claims, trust variation, trustee removal, company strike off and contempt proceedings.
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Roxane is a go-to. She has phenomenal insight and is an exceptional advocate.
Roxane Reiser stands out for her deft intelligence and advocacy style.
Roxane is a brilliant lawyer, whose written work is clever, persuasive, and always carefully prepared. She has a sharp, tactical mind and is generally two or three steps ahead of her opponent.
Roxane deals with complex matters elegantly. She knows when to apply a light touch and when to come down with a hammer, both in and out of the courtroom.
Roxane is always brilliantly prepared. She combines this prodigious work ethic with a composed manner and cool intellect. She has a fantastic tactical brain.
Trusts, Matrimonial Finance, Probate and Estates: non-contentious
Roxane advises on a wide range of non-contentious private client matters, both domestic and with international elements.
Roxane’s recent non-contentious work includes:
Roxane accepts instruction to provide expert evidence on all matters of Swiss law within her areas of expertise.
Download Trusts, Matrimonial Finance, Probate and Estates: non-contentious CV
Roxane is a go-to. She has phenomenal insight and is an exceptional advocate.
Roxane Reiser stands out for her deft intelligence and advocacy style.
Roxane is a brilliant lawyer, whose written work is clever, persuasive, and always carefully prepared. She has a sharp, tactical mind and is generally two or three steps ahead of her opponent.
Roxane deals with complex matters elegantly. She knows when to apply a light touch and when to come down with a hammer, both in and out of the courtroom.
Roxane is always brilliantly prepared. She combines this prodigious work ethic with a composed manner and cool intellect. She has a fantastic tactical brain.
University of Oxford, St. Catherine’s College (2011-2015)
New York University School of Law (2015-16)
BPTC, BPP Law School (2016-17)
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