Rayan Houdrouge advises Swiss and multinational companies, among them disruptive technology companies, and international organisations on all employment-related matters. He has extensive experience in executive transfers, litigation, internal investigations, restructurings, business transfers and compensation packages, including for blockchain companies. He also has particular expertise in assisting HNWIs, especially with regard to residency and philanthropic matters.

Rayan Houdrouge studied at the University of Lausanne (lic. iur.) and the New York University School of Law (LL.M. in Corporate Law). He holds the Swiss Federal Certificate in Labour Law and is an accredited social security expert. He was admitted to the Geneva Bar in 2005. Prior to joining Walder Wyss, he was a partner and the head of the employment team at a leading Swiss law firm.

Rayan Houdrouge is ranked as a leading lawyer in his practice areas by Chambers, Legal 500 and Lexology Index (Thought Leaders), and he has been recognized by Best Lawyers 2025 in Labor and Employment Law as well as in Immigration Law.

Rayan Houdrouge is fluent in French, English and German. He is registered with the Geneva Bar and admitted to practice in all Swiss cantons.

Significant Accomplishments

Rayan Houdrouge elected to the Council of ODAGE

Walder Wyss Team in der IEL Elite 2026 ausgezeichnet

Corient acquires Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital

The Walder Wyss Employment Team recognized as "Global Elite 2025" by International Employment Lawyer IEL

Walder Wyss recognized as "Global Elite 2024" by International Employment Lawyer IEL

The Best Lawyers Awards 2024

Ripple Acquires Crypto Custody Firm Metaco in USD250 Million Deal

DSM and Firmenich have completed their EUR 35 bn merger, becoming the leading creation and innovation partner in nutrition, beauty and well-being

Legalcommunity.ch Awards: Walder Wyss Receives Awards as Market Leading Firm and Labour Law Firm of the Year

Ein neuer Partner verstärkt unser Team in Genf

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