CELINE SANA-OPPLIGER
sana-oppliger@loccapionryser.ch
sana-oppliger@loccapionryser.ch
Céline Sana-Oppliger practices in all areas of civil law. She was admitted to the Geneva Bar in 2005.
She is particularly active in family law, an area in which she has worked during 14 years as a law clerk at the Civil Court of Geneva. As such, she has worked on countless cases and has a solid experience in matrimonial proceedings, including interim measures in matrimonial matters, litigious and consensual divorces, as well as proceedings linked to parental rights and alimony.
Céline Sana-Oppliger has also a significant expertise in contract law, inheritance law, civil liability and complex financial and banking litigation.
As a certified mediator, Céline is particularly aware of the benefits of alternative dispute resolution.
She is a member of the Geneva Bar Association and sits as a member of the Carouge local parliament.
2025-
Associate Attorney, LOCCA PION ET RYSER, Geneva
2011–2025
Law clerk, Court of First Instance, Geneva
2018–2021
Lecturer in family law, HES-SO HETS, Geneva
2011
Certified mediator, IUKB, Sion
2007-2011
Associate, AH LEGAL, Geneva
2006-2007
Junior Trust Officer, EQUALIA (SUISSE) SA, Geneva
2005
Admission to the Geneva Bar
2002-2004
Trainee lawyer, ETUDE MENTHA & ASSOCIES, Geneva
2002
Trainee, ETUDE LAVERY, DE BILLY, Montreal
2001
University of Geneva (Master of laws)
PUBLICATION:
Child Support & Spousal Maintenance 2025: Chambers Global Practice Guide, High Net Worth Chambers, September 2025
