Admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Fribourg since 2023, Me Mélanie Pythoud primarily practises family law, divorce law, contract law, and employment law, both in the private sector and in the public service.

With a practice focused on litigation, she represents her clients before civil, criminal, and administrative courts with rigour and determination. Her attention to detail and keen insight enable her to understand her clients’ specific needs and to provide them with tailored and pragmatic legal support.

In order to further develop her expertise, she regularly attends conferences and continuing professional education programmes.

Professional Experience

• Trainee lawyer, L’Etude Swiss Lawyers SNC, Fribourg (2021–2023)
• Trainee court clerk, Cantonal Court of Fribourg (2021)
• Trainee justice of the peace clerk, Justice of the Peace of La Gruyère (2018)