Biography
Born on February 29, 1956, in Lodrino, Switzerland, Chiarella Rei-Ferrari is a highly experienced attorney with a focus on commercial, inheritance, and family law.
Graduating from the University of Zurich in 1981 and admitted to the Bar in 1984, she took over the family law firm in 1990 and expanded its scope to include international and corporate matters.
She has held prominent roles as a legal consultant, served in various judicial positions, and was the first woman elected President of the Ticino Bar Association. Her contributions extend to both the legal field and the cultural and social fabric of the Bellinzona region.
Education
1981
Law Degree, University of Zurich
1984
Admission to the Bar, Canton of Ticino
Career Timeline
1984
Admitted to the Bar in the Canton of Ticino
1990
Took over the family law firm
1992
Appointed as a substitute judge of the Court of Appeal
1999-2000
Elected President of the Ticino Canton Bar Association
2014–2024
Served as a substitute judge at the Court of Appeal and Criminal Review
Experience
- Chiarella’s areas of expertise include corporate legal advisory, inheritance disputes, family law, and civil litigation. She regularly assists clients with legal strategy, dispute resolution, and cross-border matters.