Christopher Schmidt

Sworn Advocate

Sworn Advocate - Christopher Schmidt. Born on November 18, 1991, in Moscow. Moved with his parents to Switzerland in 1994.

As early as high school, his teachers noticed his analytical mind, which they further developed. In 2008 he went to Cambridge University, graduating as one of the best in his class.

He has a particular talent for public speaking, which is of particular help when defending clients in court. In 2013, Christopher graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in International Law.

The UK will be his home for a number of years and Allen & Overy will be a stepping stone to his career as a chartered solicitor by the end of 2018.

At the moment he is actively involved in helping CIS and Russian nationals recover funds from stolen fraudulent companies. Was retained as a sworn advocate by Law and Order Lawyers (L&O Lawyers SA) at the end of 2022.

He has particular experience in areas such as:

  • Banking and financial sector;

  • Insurance;

  • Civil law;

  • International Criminal Law;

  • International Arbitration.

Fluent in Russian and English.

Christopher Schmidt

Sworn Advocate

Sworn Advocate - Christopher Schmidt. Born on November 18, 1991, in Moscow. Moved with his parents to Switzerland in 1994.

As early as high school, his teachers noticed his analytical mind, which they further developed. In 2008 he went to Cambridge University, graduating as one of the best in his class.

He has a particular talent for public speaking, which is of particular help when defending clients in court. In 2013, Christopher graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in International Law.

The UK will be his home for a number of years and Allen & Overy will be a stepping stone to his career as a chartered solicitor by the end of 2018.

At the moment he is actively involved in helping CIS and Russian nationals recover funds from stolen fraudulent companies. Was retained as a sworn advocate by Law and Order Lawyers (L&O Lawyers SA) at the end of 2022.

He has particular experience in areas such as:

  • Banking and financial sector;

  • Insurance;

  • Civil law;

  • International Criminal Law;

  • International Arbitration.

Fluent in Russian and English.