Annette Hafner

A Swiss-qualified lawyer, Annette Hafner started her career in an internationally renowned Geneva-based law firm in the fields of financial and business law. She then worked for the Swiss Ministry of Finance, and in both the Public Policy and the Private Banking departments of a leading Swiss bank.

Before joining BRP’s office in Zurich, Annette worked at the Swiss Secretariat of State for International Financial Matters, where she was mainly responsible for matters related to market access to the European Union and EU regulation.

In addition, Annette has extensive experience of working abroad. She worked for one of the most prestigious law firms in Montreal, Canada, and as Counsel to the Washington State Government in the United States. Annette also spent several years as a Legal Counsel and Expert in comparative law for the Chilean Parliament in Valparaiso, Chile.