People

Adam El-Hakim joined LALIVE in 2019. He specializes in white collar crime, compliance, international mutual legal assistance and internal investigations. Adam El-Hakim represents clients before authorities and courts at all stages of criminal proceedings. He has experience in issues related to criminal litigation, cross-border anti-fraud and anti-money laundering, as well as anti-bribery matters.

Prior to joining LALIVE, Adam El-Hakim completed internships at Bär & Karrer AG (2012) and the Prosecutor’s Office of Baselland (2013). He practiced as an attorney at Bär & Karrer AG (2017) and worked as Federal Assistant Prosecutor at the Office of the Attorney General for white collar crime (2017-2019).

Adam El-Hakim is a member of the Zurich Bar Association (ZAV), the Swiss Bar Association (SAV), the Criminalistic Society of Switzerland (CSS), the European Criminal Bar Association (ECBA) and the European Fraud and Compliance Lawyers (EFCL). In addition, he is a founding member and chairman of the Private Claimants Network (PCN).

Adam El-Hakim holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from the University of Basel (2008/2010), an LL.M. degree from University College London, UCL (2011, Dr. Gadient Engi Scholar) as well as a PhD from the University of Basel (2017, Dr. Gadient Engi Scholar). His doctoral thesis explores the topic of co-accused persons in accelerated proceedings according to Art. 358 et seqq. of the Swiss Criminal Procedure Code.