Attorney at law and Notary
1993
Dr. iur., University of Bern
1993
Admission as Notary Public, Canton Ticino
1991
Admission to the Bar, Canton Ticino (admitted to all Swiss Courts)
1988
Lic. iur., University of Bern
2022
Attorney at law and notary, Ascona/Lugano
2019
Partner, Merlini Lappe Partners, Ascona/Lugano
2007
Partner, Merlini Nicora Legal and Notary, Minusio
1995
Partner, Giudici Merlini Legal and Notary, Locarno
1993
Associate, Giudici Legal and Notary, Locarno
1989
Junior Associate, Giudici Legal and Notary, Locarno
Notarial Services
Civil and Commercial Law
Administrative Law
Italian
German
French
English
Ticino Bar Association
Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
Ticino Notary Association
Swiss Notary Association
2014-2019
Member of the National Council and of the Commission for Legal Affairs, Swiss Parliament, Bern
1995-2011
Member of the Ticino Parliament (Gran Consiglio), Bellinzona
2000-2010
President, FDP Ticino
1996-2000
Member of the Municipal Council, Minusio
1991-1996
Member of the City Council, Minusio
Member of the Governing Board and the Board of Directors, Locarno Film Festival
Member of the Board of Directors, Autosilo Piazza Castello Ltd.
Member of the Board of Directors, Ticino Parcheggi Ltd.
President of the Foundation Council, Fondazione Patrizio Patelli
Member, Rotary Club Locarno
Member, Ticino Officers' Association
1996-2004
Examining Magistrate, Division Court 9 B (Captain)