FARLEGAL

The Law Firm of Shayan Farhad





FARLEGAL was founded in 2022 by Shayan Farhad, a dual-qualified attorney in Switzerland and England & Wales. Building on her distinguished career as a litigator at top-tier U.S. law firms and an assistant federal prosecutor, Shayan has tailored FARLEGAL's practice areas to reflect her unique expertise, with a deliberate focus on cases that demand the pursuit of truth and justice. This intentional choice reflects the firm’s core mission: to champion integrity and fairness in every case we take on.


With offices in Geneva and London, FARLEGAL specializes in domestic and international cases across three core areas:



  • Cross-Border Disputes
  • Cross-Border Civil Litigation
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Investor-State Arbitration



At FARLEGAL, each client is treated with the utmost respect, professional consideration and empathy. The firm's legal approach to each case is unique and crafted upon the specificities and interests at stake, in order to achieve the most favorable outcome in an efficient, timely, client-centered and cost-effective manner. This means that strategy and legal creative-thinking are key at FARLEGAL. 


FARLEGAL is guided at all times by the cardinal principles governing the legal profession, such as dignity, conscience, independence, probity, humanity and loyalty. Clients can count on responsiveness, reliability and expert advice drawing upon the firm's multidisciplinary, multi-jurisdictional and multilingual expertise. 


FARLEGAL prides itself on cultivating a strong attorney-client relationship based on trust. In an effort to further ensure transparency and efficiency, the firm's clients are granted access to a secured portal that enables them to communicate with their lawyer expeditiously, receive case-related updates in real time, share and review files, and access billing information.


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Distinctive Strengths

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Dual legal expertise

Clients gain a distinct advantage with Shayan Farhad's dual qualification in Swiss law and English law. As a Swiss lawyer and an English solicitor in Geneva, Shayan has a unique approach to the law and provides comprehensive legal representation for clients in Switzerland and England, as well as internationally.

Bilingual lawyer

As a Swiss and English lawyer, Shayan Farhad works in both French and English. With her proficiency in both languages, she is able to bridge the language gap, ensure effective communication with clients in their preferred language, and provide legal services across linguistic boundaries.

Seamless communication

The firm prioritizes clear and open lines of communication. That is why clients have direct access to Shayan Farhad and, thus, benefit from personalized attention. The firm's secure client portal provides clients with further transparency and control over their cases.

Fair billing

We understand the importance of clarity when it comes to legal expenses. In addition to reasonable hourly rates, the firm applies a fair and flexible approach to billing. With us, clients can focus on resolving their legal matters.


"FARLEGAL was established with the highest ethical standards at its core and out of the desire to return to the essence of the legal profession: to devote oneself to the defense of rights and liberties with sheer independence and liberality, and an unshakable integrity."


Shayan Farhad, Founder

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We know that choosing the right lawyer to represent you is crucial. That is why we offer an initial consultation where we will discuss your legal inquiry and identify the scope of your legal needs, goals, and budget.

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Testimonials

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"Ms. Farhad is not like other lawyers who see us only as a case number; she sees us as real people.
She is dedicated and thorough.
Very conscientious and highly skilled, she has my complete trust.
I highly recommend her."

"Ms. Shayan Farhad was of great help, demonstrating attentiveness and care regarding my case.
With remarkable professionalism, Ms. Farhad is a talented lawyer to whom you can entrust your matters without hesitation."

"Professionalism and expertise are the strengths of this firm."

"Ms. Farhad displayed exceptional professionalism (...). With Ms. Farhad, you can live peacefully, knowing she gives her all and fights 100% for you to ensure justice is served."

"Ms. Farhad defended me as if my cause were her own, and I am extremely grateful to her."

"Ms. Farhad demonstrates exceptional expertise and unwavering dedication to her clients."

"I can only thank her for her dedication, professionalism, and efficiency. She is someone trustworthy whom I warmly recommend."

"Shayan is not only professional, but incredibly empathetic, and posseses the uncanny ability to make what can be stressful experiences much more manageable."

"I recommend Ms. Farhad for her experience and expertise. She was highly available and attentive to my situation, providing the necessary support when I needed it in the context of a dispute."

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