Born on 24.10.1960, married, father of 2 children.
Obtained “Matura” [school leaving certificate] from the college in Brig (in Economics)
Studied law at the University of Freiburg
Subsequently, internships in a lawyer's and notary's office and at a trust company
Gained Notary's Certificate in 1990, Lawyer's Certificate in 1993
Been practising as a notary since 1990 and as a lawyer since 1993
Languages: German (French, Italian, English)
Memberships/admissions: Cantonal Bar Association, Swiss Bar Association, Notaries Association,
registered in the Lawyers Register of the Canton of Valais and admitted as a certified lawyer throughout
Switzerland before all courts and all authorities.