Joëlle De Sepibus
Attorney-at-law, Doctor of Law, Privatdozentin
LL.M. in European Law (College of Europe)

A lawyer specialising in economic law and public law, Ms de Sépibus advises and represents companies, institutions and private individuals in matters involving, in particular, regulatory law, competition law, energy and health law. Drawing on experience gained at leading law firms in Zurich and Geneva as well as at the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in Lausanne, she provides focused advice tailored to her clients’ strategic challenges. Her practice covers both legal advisory work and representation before administrative and judicial authorities.

With more than twenty years of experience in higher education, Ms de Sépibus teaches at leading institutions such as the Universities of Bern and Fribourg, the College of Europe, ESADE, UNIL and EPFL. Specialising in European and international law, she trains future decision-makers, lawyers and public-sector executives on legal issues relating to decarbonisation and adaptation to climate change. Her research activities, publications and participation in international conferences further strengthen an expertise that is continuously updated and closely aligned with developments in European and global regulation.

Specific skills

Education

  • University of Bern, Privatdozent, venia docendi in European law and international economic law (2014)
  • University of Bern, Doctorate in European Law (2000)
  • College of Europe, Bruges, LL.M. in European Law (1995)
  • University of Bern, Master of Law (1991)

Other Activities

  • Visiting Professor in Climate Law and Green Reindustrialisation at the College of Europe (Bruges)
  • Lecturer at UNIL and EPFL in Climate and Energy Law
  • Author of numerous publications in European and international law, as well as on Switzerland–EU relations
  • Speaker at conferences on European and international law
  • Vice-President of the UNIL Association for Climate Law and Innovation
  • Co-President of Strukturelle

Languages

Contact

Tel. :+41 58 123 08 00
Email : desepibus@letude-fabbro.ch
Business address : Bd de Pérolles 21, case postale, 1701 Fribourg