Nicolas Féraud

Nicolas Rivard is a lawyer representing the head of public safety for the municipality of Crans-Montana, Switzerland. He is newsworthy because his client is under criminal investigation following a deadly New Year's Eve bar fire at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana that resulted in 40 fatalities. The investigation focuses on possible negligence and lax oversight by local authorities, specifically the failure to conduct regular safety inspections of the bar between 2020 and 2025. Rivard confirmed that his client was summoned to a hearing related to the investigation. The fire and subsequent investigation have brought increased scrutiny to the municipality's safety protocols and the actions of its officials, making Rivard's role as legal counsel significant in the unfolding legal proceedings.