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City firm Richards Butler has formed an association with Switzerland's Chabrier & Partners. The Geneva-based firm's principal practice areas include trade and energy, trade finance, shipping and commercial arbitrations. Lawyers from the UK firm will work at Chabrier & Partners' headquarters on a rota basis. Kyri Evagora, head of Richards Butler's international trade and commodities group, said: 'Switzerland is an important geographical area for our firm. Above all, the association and our increased presence in Geneva underlines our commitment to meeting the needs of our clients who have trading operations there.'