Patricia Guerra

Office Location

Switzerland

Short Biography

Patricia Guerra is the head of the Private Client Team in Zurich and of the Latin American Desk of MLL Legal. She is the trusted adviser of private individuals and families in connection with their personal matters, their assets, philanthropic endeavors and family governance. Patricia regularly deals with complex cross-border issues and leads and coordinates teams across jurisdictions. She is fluent in English, Spanish, German and French and has command of Italian and Portuguese. Patricia supports several charitable projects pro bono, especially in the area of education of underprivileged women and is member of the board of several Swiss charitable foundations, including the umbrella foundation of MLL Legal. Patricia is also the member of the board of a Swiss private bank and the honorary consul of Ecuador in Zurich.

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Depends on the client, the colleague and the mood.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

Listen carefully and generously

What was your first job?

Tour guide

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

Now "The Biology of Belief" of Bruce H. Lipton PhD

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

The increased use of AI will re-dimension our practices and law firms will need to follow to remain relevant.