FARLEGAL Secures Full Acquittal in High-Profile Murder Case
May 23, 2025
Wrongly Accused of Murder: Our Client Fully Acquitted
At FARLEGAL, we are proud to announce the complete acquittal of our client, who was falsely accused of murder by the Geneva Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Our client spent 422 days in pretrial detention. After a high-intensity, high-profile trial, the Geneva Criminal Court found our client innocent of all allegations. The court ordered his immediate release and condemned the State of Geneva to pay financial compensation for the injustice he endured.
A Defense Built Brick by Brick
From day one, Geneva criminal defense attorney Shayan Farhad identified the structural flaws of a biased investigation conducted in disregard of the presumption of innocence. She dismantled the prosecution’s case, piece by piece, in a relentless legal battle.
The stakes: one man’s life.
The goal: the truth.
Our method: precision, strategy, and mastery of the facts.
Our commitment: unwavering.
When the State Overreaches, We Restore Order
At FARLEGAL, we intervene where wrongful prosecutions threaten justice. We defend the innocent with strength and integrity.
This verdict is a victory for our client, but it also serves as a powerful reminder: criminal defense is a cornerstone of the rule of law. It doesn’t yield. It doesn’t compromise the facts.
Falsely Accused? Contact Us.
FARLEGAL is a Geneva criminal law firm dedicated to criminal defense that was founded and led by Shayan Farhad. We were built to take on the most serious matters: wrongful accusations, complex trials, and life-altering stakes.
Our specialty: making the truth prevail.
Global Arbitration Review (GAR) recently reported on two decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court concerning a US$211 billion investment treaty claim against the Commonwealth of Australia . Shayan Farhad acted as legal counsel to the claimant, Singapore-registered holding company Zeph Investments Pte. Ltd. , in the Swiss set-aside and revision proceedings. The Scale of the Dispute Unprecedented Claims: The underlying UNCITRAL arbitration involved a claim valued at US$211 billion (A$300 billion) brought under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) regarding the Balmoral South iron ore project in Western Australia. Interrelated Multi-Billion Dollar Arbitrations: The challenge forms part of a broader series of four treaty claims seeking over US$290 billion in total damages relating to major energy and mining developments. Prominent Arbitral Tribunal: The underlying Geneva-seated award was issued by a tribunal chaired by Swiss arbitrator Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler, together with William Kirtley and Donald McRae. Key Issues Before the Swiss Supreme Court Representing Zeph Investments before Switzerland's highest judicial authority, Shayan Farhad advanced arguments addressing complex questions of public international law and Swiss arbitration civil procedure: Interpretation of Investment Treaties: The Court reviewed the tribunal's interpretation of "covered investment" and "contribution" requirements under the AANZFTA, specifically regarding share swaps, corporate restructurings, and management actions. Procedural Safeguards & Review: The applications raised critical questions concerning arbitrator time commitment, independence and impartiality standards, and procedural rights under Swiss arbitration law. While the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ultimately dismissed the set-aside and revision applications and upheld the jurisdictional award, the litigation represents one of the largest and most complex investment treaty disputes ever brought before the Swiss courts. Demonstrating High-Stakes Cross-Border Expertise Handling challenges of this magnitude before the highest judicial authority in Switzerland highlights Shayan Farhad and FARLEGAL's core mission: providing boutique, high-caliber legal representation in complex, ultra-high-stakes international disputes. The full articles can be accessed on the Global Arbitration Review (GAR) platform: Mining magnate fails to revive mega-claim against Australia More light on mining investor’s failure to revive mega-claim - Global Arbitration Review
À l'occasion de la condamnation par défaut de Tariq Ramadan par la justice française, Le Matin Dimanche a sollicité Me Shayan Farhad en qualité d'experte en entraide internationale en matière pénale pour analyser les instruments juridiques applicables.