Marc Jean-Richard-dit-Bressel

Marc Jean-Richard-dit-Bressel is a Professor at the Zurich Law School (ZLS) and Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law at the University of Zurich since 2021. He resides in La Sagne NE and Zurich ZH and has served as a public prosecutor in Zurich since 2005, heading Department A of the Public Prosecutor's Office III (Economic Crimes) since 2008.

• Education:
  • Doctorate in Law (Copyright Law) summa cum laude, University of Zurich (2001)
  • LL.M. in International Business Law with award, University of Zurich (2002)
  • Habilitation, Venia legendi in Criminal and Criminal Procedure Law, University of Zurich (2013)

His research focuses on Criminal Law, Economic Crimes, and Legal Philosophy, with contributions to corporate compliance, prosecutorial reforms, and victim co-responsibility in criminal law. His 2022 book Criminal Law in a Nutshell synthesizes his work on legal theory and practice.

Recent publications address corporate criminal liability, insolvency crimes, and prosecutorial efficiency. He co-edits the Schweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch, Praxiskommentar and contributes to debates on digital surveillance, fraud mechanisms, and crisis-era legal challenges (e.g., pandemic-related financial crimes).

Scientific Awards:

• LL.M. in International Business Law with award (University of Zurich, 2002)
• Doctorate in Law (Copyright Law) summa cum laude (University of Zurich, 2001)

He organizes annual Swiss conferences on economic criminal law, including the 15th Swiss Conference on Economic Criminal Law (2024) on "Party war and delay bombs in white-collar proceedings."