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CELINE ÜLKÜMEN

TRAINEE LAWYER

Since 2023, Céline Ülkümen Daumas has been working as a trainee lawyer within the law firm B&B Avocats, building on a diverse background in legal and administrative roles.

She began her career in 2008 as a legal counsel and executive secretary for MEXIM SA, a company specializing since 30 years in import-export. This role allowed her to develop expertise in business law and administrative management.

Between April and September 2023, she gained additional experience in social law while working as a trainee lawyer at the Court of Justice – Social Insurance Chamber. Since 2017, Céline Ülkümen Daumas has also been involved in a Family Office, focusing on estate and succession planning and managing art collections.

Additionally, she serves as the Swiss representative for the contemporary art gallery “By Lara Sedbon“, reflecting her interest in art law.

FORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Trainee lawyer at B&B Avocats (2023 – present)
  • Trainee lawyer at the Social Insurance Chamber of the Court of Justice of Geneva (April – September 2023)
  • Swiss representative of the “By Lara Sedbon” gallery (March 2022 – present)
  • Family Office (2017 – present)
  • Legal counsel and executive secretary at MEXIM SA (2008 – 2023)
  • Certificate in Modern and Contemporary Art Market, Ifage, Geneva (2020 – 2021)
  • Specialization Certificate in Legal Practice (ECAV) (2017)
  • Master’s Degree in General Law, University of Geneva (2015 – 2016)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University of Geneva (2012 – 2015)
  • Faculty of Economics and Business (SES, HEC), University of Geneva (2010 – 2012)
  • Active member of the HEC Student Association (2010 – 2013)

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Art Law
  • Estate and Succession Law
  • Social Insurance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
  • Lease Law
  • Criminal Law

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Céline Ülkümen Daumas is an active member of several organizations, contributing to Geneva’s legal and cultural communities:

  • Art Law Foundation
  • Geneva Bar Association
  • Friends of Mamco Association
  • Society of Friends of the Museum of Art and History

LANGUAGES

  • French
  • English
  • Turkish
  • German