‘A team of great legal minds’, Bär & Karrer Ltd. leverages its stellar bench strength to handle a plethora of mandates, from corporate and insurance litigation to employment and bankruptcy cases, deploying its knowledge in cross-border litigation for an extensive variety of global-scale clients. The practice is spearheaded by Matthew Reiter, who represents clients in a litany of criminal investigations, white-collar crimes, enforcement proceedings, and international judicial assistance, and Aurélie Conrad Hari, who is actively handling a myriad of commercial, financial, and banking disputes and is regarded for her ‘high-quality’ work. Nadja Jaisli Kull acts in an array of international commercial arbitration and litigation, Andreas Länzlinger is a strong choice for financial, pharmaceutical, and construction-related clients, and Cinzia Catelli is an expert in corporate law litigation. Saverio Lembo contributes his substantial white-collar expertise to the group, while Cesare Jermini is highly experienced in representing clients before state courts and the Federal Tribunal.
Dispute resolution: litigation in Switzerland
Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Praxisleiter:
Matthew Reiter; Aurélie Conrad Hari
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nadja Jaisli Kull; Andreas Länzlinger; Cinzia Catelli; Saverio Lembo; Cesare Jermini
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‘The team we worked with is very competent, extremely fast and solution oriented. Overall, a great team to work with.’
‘They are very friendly, competent and they easily analyse the case and give great advice on how to move forward in the most efficient and still safe way possible.’
‘A team of highly qualified and professional lawyers; committed to providing personalised support.’
Kernmandanten
Moderna Switzerland GmbH
Moderna, Inc.
UBS Group AG
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
Sotheby’s
Novartis AG
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- Represented UBS Group AG as lead counsel in one of the largest civil litigation currently pending in Switzerland.
- Represented UBS Group AG as lead counsel in AT1 Bond litigations in front of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court following the landmark merger with Credit Suisse Group AG.
- Represented Sotheby’s in a significative dispute between Dimitri Rybolovlev and Yves Bouvier.
Homburger
Counting a multitude of blue-chip clients in its roster, the ‘highly regarded’ team at Homburger fields a diverse practice that encompasses M&A, banking, IP, and employment litigation, to name a few areas of expertise. The practice also demonstrates extensive experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, energy, and nutrition. Balz Gross, who is a tour-de-force in relation to complex cross-border litigation, and Roman Baechler, an experienced practitioner when it comes to banking disputes and the enforcement of foreign judgments and awards, helm the practice. Mariella Orelli and Gabrielle Nater-Bass bolster the group with their skills in managing cross-border litigation, and Felix Dasser possesses a strong grounding in investment disputes. Stefanie Pfisterer is well-positioned to advise on ESG, trust, and estate litigation issues.
Praxisleiter:
Balz Gross; Roman Baechler
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mariella Orelli; Gabrielle Nater-Bass; Felix Dasser; Stefanie Pfisterer; Miguel Sogo
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‘The Homburger dispute resolution practice gave us excellent and unique services, with excellent hands-on involvement and advice.’
‘Stefanie Pfisterer is an outstanding attorney, and the assistance she provided our team with was invaluable, both in terms of legal excellence and in level of responsiveness and service.’
‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass is a unique team leader and her experience and candid approach enables us to get a clear understanding of complex legal issues under Swiss law. Felix Dasser is a scholar of high credit and provided us with a highly professional and impressive legal opinion submitted to the court.’
Kernmandanten
Holcim
Novartis
Sandoz
Janssen Biotech
Nestlé
Nespresso
Wilhelm Schmidlin AG
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- Represented Holcim in the first climate change litigation ever filed in Switzerland.
- Represented an international bank in a cross-border prospectus liability case regarding bonds.
- Represented a German entrepreneur in a $2.8bn Bitcoin dispute.
Lenz & Staehelin
‘At the top of the food chain’, Lenz & Staehelin excels in the fields of banking, construction, trusts, and white-collar crime litigation, and is particularly well-versed in relation to complex corporate, takeover, and shareholder disputes. Steering the practice is the ‘excellent’ Harold Frey, who operates for a panoply of clients on corporate and M&A mandates, and Daniel Tunik, who regularly deploys his considerable commercial and banking expertise alongside his experience in the sports field to advise global-scale clients. Other names to note in the group include Martin Burkhardt, who is well-versed across a broad range of mandates from financial services to pharmaceutical litigation, Xavier Favre-Bulle, an accomplished expert in the sectors of energy, luxury goods, and telecoms, and Dominique Müller, whose arsenal of skills is comprised of takeover and corporate litigations. Criminal law expert Miguel Oural is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Harold Frey; Daniel Tunik
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Martin Burkhardt; Xavier Favre-Bulle; Dominique Müller; Miguel Oural
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‘Professional, available, flexible and fast to adapt to circumstances.’
‘Add incredible value, extremely engaged and really fight for their clients and able to offer pragmatic and win-win solutions. Result-oriented. Able to advise on very sensitive, complex and large matters and to deliver under time pressure.’
‘Exceptional strategic thinkers. Have a very deep client and business understanding. And are extremely respected in Switzerland and abroad.’
Kernmandanten
Bank BTG Pactual
Implenia Schweiz
Sika
Sunrise Communication
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Niederer Kraft Frey AG
An ‘outstanding’ team with ‘excellent legal skills’, Niederer Kraft Frey AG capitalises on its extensive experience in representing an array of notable clients before the cantonal and federal courts and tribunals in relation to financial services, insurance, and post-M&A disputes, to name a few. The practice is headed by Daniel Eisele and Frank Spoorenberg; the former is well-positioned to advise on litigation arising from a wide array of sectors, from construction to fashion, and the latter maintains a wide-ranging practice that spans telecoms, pharmaceutical, and robotic issues. Lukas Beeler is fully immersed in the financial services sector, whereas Valerie Meyer Bahar is entrusted by a consortium of clients with complex corporate, commercial, and employment litigation. ‘Extremely experienced’ Juerg Bloch is well-positioned to advise on a host of regulatory and enforcement issues, whereas Nicolas Kuonen is highly experienced on the contractual and procedural side.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Eisele; Frank Spoorenberg
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Lukas Beeler; Valerie Meyer Bahar; Juerg Bloch; Frank Spoorenberg; Nicolas Kuonen; Boris Vittoz; Lukas Mathis
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‘A very experienced team that handles a very complex international case. High level of experience in international law and great ability to think entrepreneurially. Available at any time and proactive.’
‘Juerg Bloch is an extremely experienced lawyer and handles the most difficult and delicate situations. Incredibly cool and clear-headed. Juerg stays calm even if under a lot of pressure (and I know for a fact that he has a lot of high-profile cases). Juerg is extremely smart, hard-working and ambitious. At the same time, he is a calm and a very experienced and business-savvy advisor.’
‘Gave strategic and profound advice, and they think outside of the box.’
Kernmandanten
BMW AG
UBS AG
Swiss Federation
Credit Suisse AG
Chevron
Citibank
Prada Group
EFG International AG
EMIX Trading AG
International Ice Hockey Federation
BSI AG
Globegarden
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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Counting a plethora of international banks and notable companies within its client roster, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is esteemed for its capabilities in managing post-M&A disputes, the enforcement of foreign judgments, and regulatory enforcement proceedings. Jointly leading the practice is Peter Burckhardt, who is well-positioned to advise on criminal investigations and shareholder disputes, Louis Burrus, whose capabilities include cross-border banking and finance disputes, and Clara Poglia, who is noted for her knowledge regarding white-collar crime, alongside a host of regulatory and compliance issues. Stefan Leimgruber primarily focuses on banking, post-M&A and corporate litigation, while Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny is well-versed in insurance and post-M&A disputes. Another name to note is Katherine Bell, who frequently handles matters pertaining to construction, engineering, and infrastructure issues. Endri Gega and Magdalena Heyder joined the team at the beginning of 2025, the former with previous expertise as a judge and a prosecutor, and the latter boasting significant experience in corporate investigations. Simone Nadelhofer was a new arrival in 2024.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Burckhardt; Louis Burrus; Clara Poglia
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stefan Leimgruber; Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny; Katherine Bell; Endri Gega; Magdalena Heyder; Simone Nadelhofer
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‘They have a very strong team both in terms of quantity and quality.’
‘They are particularly experienced in the field of banking litigation.’
‘Stefan Leimgruber is an outstanding lawyer with a strong instinct for a case’s crucial points.’
Kernmandanten
Credit Suisse AG
UBS AG
Gunvor
Doosan Heavy Industries
Fondazione Enasarco
Hetronic International Inc.
Quark Pharmaceuticals
Odebrecht & Braskem
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- Acted for a client as as Swiss counsel in relation to a shareholder class action filed in New York.
- Acted as lead counsel to Sunrise Communications AG in the first large civil cartel damages case in Switzerland which arose from an abuse of a dominant market position by former monopolist Swisscom in the ADSL broadband internet market between 2002 and 2007.
- Represented a foreign trading company as a private claimant in criminal proceedings for fraud and misappropriation against a former trustee.
CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.
Active across a diverse spectrum of sectors, from insurance to employment law, the ‘very skilled litigators’ at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. excel in advising multinational clients on challenging construction cases, alongside demonstrating skills in the trust and estates arena. Philipp Dickenmann, who counts a myriad of IT companies, fund managers, and distributors among his key roster of clients, and Daniel Kinzer, whose arsenal of skills encompasses white-collar crime, financial litigation, and employment issues, jointly spearhead the practice. Reto Hunsperger principally focuses on commercial and enforcement disputes, while Christian Lüscher‘s set of skills is comprised of civil and criminal matters alongside international judicial assistance.
Praxisleiter:
Philipp Dickenmann; Daniel Kinzer
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Reto Hunsperger; Christian Lüscher; Sébastien Moret; Maxence Carron
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‘Our go-to law firm for many years, since it provides the sort of services we are looking for: hands-on approach, pragmatic while still paying attention to all details, responsiveness, business acumen, reliable and most important – one feels they are in safe hands.’
‘Reto Hunsperger and Daniel Kinzer are both very knowledgeable, well versed in negotiations and knowledgeable of prevailing doctrine, precedents and practice.’
‘Very skilled litigators.’
Kernmandanten
AIG Europe
CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique
China Development Bank
Credit Suisse
Mr. Abdallah El Said
GT Thommen Watch
Honeywell
ISS Facility Services AG
PharmaEssentia
Swiss ancillary insolvency estate of Manfred Schmider
Thyssenkrupp
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- Represented the Swiss ancillary insolvency estate of Manfred Schmider, amongst others, in a lawsuit that was filed by the Swiss ancillary insolvency estate against a third party.
- Acted for the manager of an investment management company in a case brought by the liquidators of a trading company, who are alleging the client owes in excess of $100m.
- Advised Honeywell International, Aerospace division, before the Supreme Court of Zug and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in a claim for additional compensation relating to a customer’s complex bankruptcy case.
LALIVE
Headed by Dominik Elmiger and Nicolas Ollivier, LALIVE is well-positioned to advise a variety of multinationals, domestic corporates, and high-net-worth individuals on a litany of white-collar crime issues and internal investigations alongside an array of enforcement and administrative mandates. The group is regarded for its impressive ‘level of skills, reactivity and creativity’. Ollivier has a wide-ranging practice that encompasses bankruptcy, civil mismanagement, and regulatory investigations. Sandrine Giroud covers the full array of fraud and asset recovery, private client, and cross-border insolvency mandates, among other issues. Daniel Lucien Bühr is regarded for his strengths in ESG, regulatory, and compliance matters and André Brunschweiler is a key name for corporate and commercial disputes. Simone Nadelhofer left the firm.
Praxisleiter:
Nicolas Ollivier; Dominik Elmiger
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Sandrine Giroud; Daniel Lucien Bühr; Benoît Mauron; André Brunschweiler
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‘Their calm approach to potential litigation and ability to diffuse potentially heated situations was greatly appreciated, allowing swift and financially beneficial early resolutions.’
‘What makes this practice unique is the level of skills, reactivity and creativity. When necessary, for example because there is a situation of emergency, the law firm working into teams, there is always a competent lawyer available.’
‘The lawyers I work with are bright, rapid, flexible and easily available when there is an urgent matter occurring.’
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- Acting for a number of institutional AT1 investors in executing a multi-jurisdictional litigation strategy to secure compensation and redress in connection with the write-down of AT1-Notes by Credit Suisse Group AG on 19 March 2023.
- Acting for several major institutional and private ultra-high net worth investors in potential major losses incurred in connection with the Greensill collapse.
- Representing an UHNWI and related entities in civil and criminal proceedings in the aftermath of a long-lasting international dispute in relation to artwork transactions exceeding $2bn.
Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG
Routinely engaged by a broad range of global corporations, the ‘hands-on and focused’ practice at Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG is highly active across a range of commercial, corporate, and criminal litigation mandates. Five key players lead the practice: Roberto Dallafior, who is highly experienced on the commercial and insurance side, Benjamin Schumacher, who possesses a strong grounding in insurance and reinsurance disputes, Maria Walter Burkhardt, who fields a varied practice across banking, collective investment, and regulatory matters, Mathis Berger, who contributes his expertise in IP to the team, and Patrik Salzmann, who deploys his capabilities in corporate and banking litigation, inheritance disputes, and white-collar crime litigation. Mladen Stojiljković demonstrates considerable skills in complex commercial litigation and Nino Sievi frequently handles matters pertaining to post M&A, technology, and commodities litigation. Claudia Götz Staehelin was a new arrival in March 2025.
Praxisleiter:
Roberto Dallafior; Benjamin Schumacher; Maria Walter; Mathis Berger; Patrik Salzmann
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Mladen Stojiljković; Nino Sievi; Claudia Götz Staehelin
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‘Potential clients should be aware of the practice’s exceptional collaborative environment, which not only enhances internal communication but also translates into more personalised and effective client interactions.’
‘The individuals I work with consistently demonstrate exceptional qualities that set them apart from competitors. One of the most notable aspects is their unwavering commitment to client success, which is evident in their proactive and personalized approach to problem-solving. This dedication ensures that every client receives not only expert guidance but also a genuinely tailored experience that meets their unique needs.’
‘Patrik Salzmann exemplifies these qualities with remarkable skill. His ability to navigate complex issues with ease and clarity has been invaluable. His thorough understanding of industry nuances, combined with his innovative thinking, allows him to provide insights that are both practical and forward-thinking.’
Kernmandanten
AB BANKAS SNORAS
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Pestalozzi
Regarded for its ‘honesty and strong dedication to the client’s interests’, Pestalozzi demonstrates particular strengths in the remit of commodities and banking-related disputes, alongside notable expertise regarding internal investigations; the team consistently assists financial providers and various global corporations. The group is recommended for being ‘clever, inventive, user friendly and pragmatic’. Co-lead Christophe Emonet is geared to handle a breadth of asset recovery and cross-border bankruptcies, while fellow co-lead Thomas Rohner frequently handles matters pertaining to asset tracing, insolvency, and inheritance law issues. Michael Kramer is routinely active in the sectors of banking, telecoms, and insurance, and Florian Mohs handles a myriad commercial and corporate rankings. Other names to note include Nicolas Herren, who is regularly sought out for his banking and commercial knowledge, and Lukas Rusch, who is highly capable of enforcing an array of foreign judgments and awards and insolvency disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Christophe Emonet; Thomas Rohner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Kramer; Florian Mohs; Nicolas Herren; Lukas Rusch
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‘They are very present and helpful. The team is solution orientated.’
‘Nicolas Herren has immense knowledge.’
‘The litigation team at Pestalozzi are excellent – clever, inventive, user friendly and pragmatic.’
Kernmandanten
Advance Magazine Publishers Inc.
Conde Nast Publications SA
Bank of America
Banque Cantonale de Genève
City of Almaty
Coop
Credit Suisse
Deutsche Bank
The Estate of Fahad Al Rajaan
Late Fahad Al Rajaan
Glencore
Trafigura
Vitol
Glencore
Johnson & Johnson
National Oil Corporation of Libya
Olivier Maus
Swiss Life AG
Turkmengas
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- Representing the Estate of the late Fahad Al Rajaan in cross-border investigations and civil claims in Switzerland and in the UK related to his work as former CEO of the Public Institution of Social Security of Kuwait.
- Representing Johnson & Johnson in a $55m dispute (claims and counterclaims) brought by a leading Saudi company before the state courts in Switzerland, for alleged breach of contracts in connection with the delivery of medical goods to hospitals in Saudi Arabia, as well other countries in the Emirates.
- Represented the City of Almaty in a very large cross-border investigation and recovery claims against the Khrapunov clan.
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH
The team of ‘experienced and tough litigators’ housed at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH deploys its extensive experience in financial services, shareholders disputes, and energy-related issues to advise a multitude of domestic and international-scale clients. Operating at the forefront of the practice is the ‘outstanding’ Thomas Werlen, who enjoys a strong reputation in the financial services field, and the ‘excellent’ Simon Vorburger, an experienced practitioner on the insolvency side. Pierre-Yves Marro and Jonas Hertner are also key players within the team.
Praxisleiter:
Thomas Werlen; Simon Vorburger
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Pierre-Yves Marro; Jonas Hertner; Remo Decurtins
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‘The cooperation with the entire team has always been very efficient, straightforward and to our utmost satisfaction.’
‘Thomas Werlen is an outstanding and extremely well-known lawyer.’
‘Thomas Werlen and Simon Vorburger: cool analysis and good client management.’
Kernmandanten
Salt
Safra Alberto
Lion Point Capital
Vitaly Malkin
Top Matrix Holdings
Mubadala Investment Company
EFG International
Viasat
Bucherer
Schenker-Winkler Holding
Ferrexpo
Renault
ABB
Accenture
ARYZTA
Asia League
Baloise
Beltracchi
Berenberg Bank
Burkard Urs
Comosa
FC Basel
Garmin
Gerald Metals
Highlight Communications
Highlight Event and Entertainment
Lonza
M.M. Warburg
McCormick
Merion Investment Management
Monaco Increase Management
MSI DK
Nidwaldner Kantonalbank
NMC Healthcare
Quintet Private Bank
Quirin Privatbank
Rantum Capital
Cedarlake
Rashidian Reza
Roivant Sciences
Romanello Financial
SIG Combibloc Group
Sphaira Innovation
STA Travel Holding
Stadler Rail Group
Swarovski
Swatch
TEAM Marketing
Vexavit
Windrose SPS Shipping and Trading
World Boxing Super Series
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- Representing a group of bondholders in the write-down of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds.
- Representing Salt Mobile SA against Sunrise Communications AG and Liberty Global Plc in the context of a major take-over battle in the Swiss telecoms sector, following Sunrise Communications AG’s withdrawal from a joint venture with Salt Mobile SA aimed at transforming Switzerland’s fiber optic network into a global leader.
- Represented Alberto Safra in family disputes against his mother and siblings.
VISCHER
Noted for being able to ‘handle large and complex cases’, VISCHER‘s arsenal of skills encompasses commercial lease disputes, aviation-related cases, and insurance litigation. The practice is jointly led by experienced commercial litigator Daniele Favalli, Thomas Weibel, who handles a plethora of cross-border financial services, defence, and aviation matters, and Gerald Virieux, who leverages his considerable experience in the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions alongside a variety of employment disputes. In Zurich, Karin Graf is retained by an array of private clients and corporations for assistance on banking, commercial, and insolvency disputes, while in Basel, Christian Oetiker has recently been engaged to handle complex pharmaceutical and medical devices litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Daniele Favalli; Thomas Weibel; Gérald Virieux
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Karin Graf; Christian Oetiker; Felix C Meier-Dieterle, Lorenz Ehrler, Raphael Butz
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‘Thomas Weibel is an extremely thorough, simply magnificent attorney.’
‘Christian Oetiker is well known everywhere and has a fantastic performance in contentious matters.’
‘A practical approach to meet the needs of the business.’
Kernmandanten
MCH Group, Art Basel Hong Kong
Art Basel Miami Beach
AIG
EBT swiss engineering AG
Pirelli
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Sakto Corporation
T-Systems
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- Advised Sakto on a false campaign by a Swiss NGO.
- Supporting PricewaterhouseCoopers in a EUR500m claim of Tschira and defending an action from the Italian pension fund Enasarco.
- Advising MCH on enforcing claims against their insurers (Llodys) under a cancellation policy.
Walder Wyss Ltd.
Spearheaded by Dieter Hofmann, the ‘pragmatic and business focused’ team at Walder Wyss Ltd. operates for a panoply of clients in relation to white-collar crime issues, as well as the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Hofmann is particularly well-versed in the remits of construction, joint ventures, shareholders, and post M&A disputes, whereas Micha Bühler is regarded for his knowledge in construction, distribution, and asset recovery issues, amongst others. Maurice Courvoisier demonstrates prowess in a range of engineering and construction litigation, and Rodolphe Gautier bolsters the firm’s white-collar capabilities. Andrea Meier is well-positioned to advise on disputes arising from large-scale projects.
Praxisleiter:
Dieter Hofmann
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Micha Bühler; Maurice Courvoisier; Rodolphe Gautier; Andrea Meier; Oliver Kunz; Antonio Carbonara; Roxanne Allot
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‘The team is very professional, and the collaboration is very good. They take time to listen to the client and understand the real problem.’
‘The Walder Wyss Ltd litigation team is highly professional, excellent in finding pragmatic solutions fast, very responsive and fun to work with.’
‘Maurice Courvoisier is a litigation and arbitration superstar. As a client, we much appreciate his capability to effectively listen to us as well as asking the right and “hidden” questions behind the case. At the same time, he is – due to his tremendous track record – capable to assess complex litigation and arbitration risks and changes very fast and he is coming up with excellent, highly precise and strong arguments and submissions supporting his client’s position in the best way possible.’
Kernmandanten
Afriland
Nestlé
Credit Suisse
Ferring
Hitachi Zosen Inova AG
University Hospital Zurich
Hinduja Automotive Limited
Eurobank Ergasias
Ernst & Young
Roche
Bergos Bank
Ralph Lauren
Richemont
Kozachenko Vitality
Migros
Microsoft
Nespresso
Tarek Obaid – Petrosaudi
Ringier AG
SkyCell AG
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Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG
Recommended for its ability to ‘truly grasp each client’s unique situation’, Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG maintains a wide-ranging practice that extends across infrastructural issues, post M&A disputes, and sports-related mandates, among other pieces of litigation. Urs Zenhäusern, who is a strong choice for those seeking advice on distribution, agency, and licensing contracts, Luca Beffa, who demonstrates particular proficiencies in sports, commercial, and healthcare issues, corporate and insurance expert Joachim Frick, and Simon Ntah, who is highly experienced in relation to white-collar crime and criminal law, jointly lead the practice. Christoph Kurth‘s practice is comprised of a host of compliance, regulatory, and investigatory matters.
Praxisleiter:
Urs Zenhäusern; Luca Beffa; Joachim Frick; Simon Ntah
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christoph Kurth
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‘Excellent team in arbitration, litigation and white-collar crime.’
‘The team takes time to truly grasp each client’s unique situation.’
‘Adopt a solution-oriented mindset and are highly motivated to find effective resolutions.’
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Charles Russell Speechlys AG
Bruno Ledrappier, Pierre Bydzovsky, and Simon Hofstetter helm the practice at Charles Russell Speechlys AG, which advises a consortium of clients on a multitude of corporate, finance, and inheritance law disputes, among others, at both a domestic and international scale. Ledrappier holds a wealth of experience in commercial and financial based litigation, the ‘exceptionally focused’ Bydzovsky covers a varied array of banking, insolvency, and white-collar crime cases, and Hofstetter is accomplished in the arenas of commercial and corporate liability mandates. Benoît Pasquier excels across a host of commercial contracts, governance, and sports integrity mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Bruno Ledrappier; Pierre Bydzovsky; Simon Hofstetter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Benoît Pasquier; Robert Avis
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‘Robert Avis is tremendously sensible and sensitive, with a very clear picture of the best way through any dispute.’
‘Very experienced and international.’
‘Robert Avis is extremely thorough and thoughtful.’
Kernmandanten
West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg) S.A.
ELCA Informatique SA
JAR (Switzerland) SA
Swiss4.0 SA
SWISS BASKETBALL
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MLL Legal
The ‘proactive' and 'client-oriented’ department at MLL Legal fields a diverse workload that spans corporate, liability, IP, and debt enforcement issues, alongside extensive white-collar crime experience, and the team routinely operates for a range of sizeable corporations. The group is jointly steered by Urs Boller, who is engaged by a litany of clients to handle freezing orders, as well as foreign judgment and arbitral award enforcement, and Jean Marguerat, who is noted for his considerable experience in handling litigation on an international scale. Geneva-based Alain Gros is geared to handle corporate, aviation, and insurance disputes. Zurich-based Sabina Schellenberg, Marcel C. Steinegger, and Renato Bucher, alongside Geneva-based Léonard Stoyanov, are also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Urs Boller; Jean Marguerat
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alain Gros; Sabina Schellenberg; Marcel C. Steinegger; Renato Bucher; Léonard Stoyanov
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‘The team was knowledgeable and professional.’
‘Replied in a timely fashion with sound advice.’
‘Proactive, client-oriented firm.’
Kernmandanten
Bank of America
Bonatti SpA, Milan
Allianz Insurance
Payward, Inc.
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- Represented Bank of America in various highly complex, multi-jurisdictional, long-term disputes as civil damaged party in various criminal proceedings.
- Represented Allianz Insurance in proceedings in front of the Zurich Commercial Court.
- Represented a subsidiary of Bonatti SpA against a Turkish company and its subsidiary in Saudi Arabia.
Niedermann Rechtsanwälte
The dispute resolution group at Niedermann Rechtsanwälte boasts 'hands-on litigators’ and is immersed across a myriad of financial services, real estate, manufacturing, and energy mandates, and is particularly well-versed in asset recovery issues. The ‘very reliable and astute’ practice leader Robin Grand is routinely entrusted by a broad range of government entities, domestic companies, and corporate executives with an expansive range of media, technology, and manufacturing disputes. Nicolas Herzog is a capable practitioner in relation to cross-border disputes, while Niccolo Gozzi‘s arsenal of skills encompasses a variety of asset recovery issues. Jonas Oggier continues to represent clients on financial services, mining, and real estate disputes.
Praxisleiter:
Robin Grand
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Nicolas Herzog; Niccolo Gozzi; Jonas Oggier
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‘The Niedermann Rechtsanwälte team has a great standing in the legal market. They are well known as hands-on litigators in complex contentious matters.’
‘Robin Grand is a very reliable and astute attorney with many years of experience.’
‘Well trained team that seamlessly works together.’
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- Representing more than 1,500 former shareholders of Credit Suisse in a lawsuit against UBS Group AG (into which Credit Suisse merged) asking the court to order UBS Group AG to make a compensation payment to all former shareholders of Credit Suisse equal to the difference between the value attributed to Credit Suisse in the merger (roughly CHF3bn) and the intrinsic fair value of Credit Suisse.
- Representing a bondholder in an appeal against the FINMA order before the Swiss Federal Administrative Court in connection with the write-down of all Credit Suisse AT1 bonds.
- Representing several hundred bondholders in a highly complex prospectus liability claim against UBS.
Wartmann Merker Ltd.
Counting a myriad Swiss and foreign banks, insurers, and other companies in its key client base, Wartmann Merker Ltd. continues to enhance its expertise in managing insurance, banking, and commercial litigation. Steering the practice is Peter Reichart, who is established in the field of banking and finance litigation, also demonstrating skills in relation to liability and bankruptcy mandates. Other recommended names in the practice include Anne-Catherine Hahn, who routinely employs her knowledge in post M&A and shareholder litigation, and Reto Strittmatter, who leverages his substantive experience in advising on insolvency, labour, and commercial law issues to advise notable domestic clients. Giovanna Montanaro is also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Reichart
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anne-Catherine Hahn; Reto Strittmatter; Giovanna Montanaro; Dominic Hägler
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‘They have excellent knowledge of the law and they updated us on where we stood on a regular basis. Overall – a great experience.’
‘Personal and practical lawyers.’
‘Dominic Hägler is an excellent new partner – an innovative thinker.’
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Wenger Vieli Ltd
Representing a range of corporate clients, shareholders, entrepreneurs, and investors, the ‘client oriented and highly experienced’ department at Wenger Vieli Ltd fields a varied practice that spans financial services, life sciences, and industrial litigation. Seasoned practitioner Nicolas Bracher leads the group with his notable knowledge in IP, post M&A, and financial services litigation, among other issues, while Philipp Lindenmayer is an established operator in the fields of industrial, IT, and financial services. Peter Hafner is recommended for his employment, post M&A, and media litigation expertise, whereas Michael Mráz excels in the white-collar crime sphere.
Praxisleiter:
Nicolas Bracher
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Philipp Lindenmayer; Peter Hafner; Michael Mráz
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‘It has expertise pertaining to the nature of disputes and insights in the relevant courts.’
‘Client-oriented and highly experienced.’
‘The firm has demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding our cases. This was achieved without compromising client care — we were consistently updated on developments, potential next steps were clearly outlined, and our expectations were carefully managed at every stage.’
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- Represented a global manufacturer as international lead counsel in multi-jurisdictional dispute against a former supplier.
- Represented the former president of an international bank in a US Shareholder Derivative Complaint related to $5.5bn losses.
- Represented an international bank in litigations regarding clawbacks of bonus payments against former employees in connection with a bonus programme of $1.2bn.
Archipel
The 'very creative and practical’ team at Archipel is well-positioned to advise a multitude of individuals, companies, and liquidators on cross-border issues that cover fraud, white-collar crime, and crypto mandates, among others. The practice is led by Guillaume Tattevin, who principally focuses on the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, Lezgin Polater, who is geared to handle litigation and white-collar crime, and Laurence Ponty, an expert in representing private and state-owned entities on asset recovery and enforcement issues.
Praxisleiter:
Guillaume Tattevin; Lezgin Polater; Laurence Ponty
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joanna Didisheim
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‘They are highly skilled in complex international matters.’
‘Guillaume Tattevin has a high sense of case management and knows how to value people. He leads a very solid team. His partner Lezgin Polater is a hard worker, very frank and dedicated to the clients.’
‘Very creative and practical. Very responsive and always thoughtful. True experts in criminal and asset recovery matters.’
Kernmandanten
1MDB – Brazen Sky – SRC International (Malaysia) Limited
Atom Holdings Ltd
Israeli HNWI
Orphée SA
A company incorporated in Qatar
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Bratschi Ltd
Spearheaded by Mirco Ceregato and Daniel Glasl, the ‘pragmatic’ team at Bratschi Ltd leverages its bench strength to manage a range of media, insurance, tort, and construction-related contentious cases before the cantonal and federal courts. Ceregato is fully immersed in liability-related litigation, whereas Glasl demonstrates particular proficiencies across media, libel, and procedural-based litigation.
Praxisleiter:
Mirco Cergato; Daniel Glasl
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‘Advice is to the point.’
‘Mirco Ceregato is a smart lawyer, and his advice is very reliable.’
‘Pragmatic.’
Kernmandanten
Credit Suisse
Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht Rega
ASTRA – The Federal Road Office of Switzerland
St. Galler Kantonalbank AG
Spar Group
BP Europe SE, Hamburg, Zweigniederlassung BP
DPR Construction
Spitalregion Fürstenland-Toggenburg
Meier Tobler AG
Hälg & Co. AG
Ortsgemeinde Rapperswil-Jona
Begasoft AG
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- Representing Credit Suisse in a libel and reputation litigation against the financial Blog Inside Paradeplatz.
- Representing Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht Rega in appeal proceedings to carry out air-rescue services in the canton of Valais on a regular basis.
- Advised the Municipality Rapperswil-Jona and its client’s representative in the project on public procurement law proceedings and have already successfully defended 4 out of 5 appeals against our client’s contract award decisions to contractors before the Administrative Court of the Canton of St. Gall.
Eversheds Sutherland AG
The ‘solution oriented’ group at Eversheds Sutherland AG maintains a strong presence in the sectors of commodities, software, and industrial engineering, and routinely assists in cross-border litigation mandates. Peter Haas leads the team with his extensive knowledge in relation to insurance, tort, and liability issues, as well as commercial contracts. Barbara Klett assists clients with a plethora of liability and insurance law issues, while Patrick Eberhardt deploys his skills in international trade and trade finance to represent banks, traders, and logistics companies.
Praxisleiter:
Peter Haas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Barbara Klett; Patrick Eberhardt
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‘The partners and employees are highly qualified to conduct complex and very demanding liability proceedings.’
‘The contact persons are very experienced in conducting litigation and identify opportunities and risks in good time, which is very helpful in working together and ultimately leads to success.’
‘The expertise is at a very high level in the insurance sector.’
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Faerus
A strong choice for investors, Faerus is particularly well-versed in the remit of white-collar crime and is used to operating on a cross-border scale. Fuad Ahmed, who is noted for his strengths in asset recovery and enforcement proceedings, Adeline Burrus-Robin, who excels across an array of commercial cross-border litigation, and Edouard Faillot, who is highly capable in contractual and shareholder disputes, jointly helm the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Fuad Ahmed; Adeline Burrus-Robin; Edouard Faillot
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Kellerhals Carrard
Highly capable of representing clients in litigation arising from the sectors of healthcare, insurance, and sports, to name a few, Kellerhals Carrard frequently handles cross-border litigation for a range of domestic and international clients. Lugano’s Jonathan Bernasconi, Basel’s Lukas Bopp, Bern’s Michael Daphinoff, Lausanne’s Nicolas Gillard, Zurich’s Peter Schatz and Geneva’s Annemarie Streuli steer the practice.
Praxisleiter:
Jonathan Bernasconi; Lukas Bopp; Michael Daphinoff; Nicolas Gillard; Peter Schatz; Annemarie Streuli
Kernmandanten
Banque Privée Espiritó Santo SA in Liq.
Bürgschaftsgenossenschaft Ost-Süd
Bürgschaftsgenossenschaft Mitte
Cautionnement Romand
Bürgschaftsgenossenschaft SAFFA
Crédit Suisse AG
CSL Behring AG
Implenia
Parmalat Group
Portuguese entrepreneur
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- Acting for 4 organisations in uncovering possible credit abuses, persecuting possible fraudsters, and recovering the unlawfully obtained loans for the next 7 years.
- Represented Credit Suisse in a criminal investigation led against several individuals for alleged money laundering and against the bank itself for alleged organisational deficiencies in the bank’s AML prevention system between 2004 and 2008.
Loyens & Loeff
‘An excellent team of litigators with great client-handling skills’, Loyens & Loeff acts for a litany of clients in relation to contractual, banking, and corporate governance litigation alongside an array of white-collar and money laundering mandates. ‘Superb’ practice leader Robin Moser regularly advises clients on M&A, financing, and commodity trading agreement-related mandates. Other key names to note include Johanna Haedinger and Nadine Spahni.
Praxisleiter:
Robin Moser
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Johanna Haedinger; Nadine Spahni
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‘An excellent team of litigators with great client-handling skills and excellent grasp of the needs of international corporations.’
‘Robin Moser is a superb litigation partner. Excellent at the underlying law, but particularly adept at giving clear and coherent advice. Extremely responsive and one of the best international litigators I have worked with.’
‘They have earned a solid reputation in the market. They handle commercial litigation and arbitration cases and are strong at asset recovery and enforcements. They are very knowledgeable, pragmatic and responsive.’
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Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC
The ‘highly motivated and skillful team’ at Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC maintains a varied offering that extends across financial services, corporate, and healthcare, among many sectors. Three key players helm the group: Grégoire Mangeat, who utilises his vast experience in managing white-collar crime issues to advise a variety of Swiss and foreign clients, Fanny Margairaz, who possesses a wealth of expertise in relation to financial crime, asset tracing, and international mutual legal assistance, and Joël Chevallaz, who holds a strong grounding in real estate and construction issues.
Praxisleiter:
Grégoire Mangeat; Fanny Margairaz; Joël Chevallaz
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‘Mangeat’s practice is unique in that it combines in-depth knowledge of cases and the workings of the criminal justice system with real-time availability and familiarity with high profile cases.’
‘Grégoire Mangeat is hard-working, committed, understands what is at stake in the legal arena and in the media, and remains discreet, even though he has held the highest positions at the Geneva Bar.’
‘Grégoire Mangeat has very good legal skills, a strong understanding of the local justice microcosm and his team is very devoted.’
Kernmandanten
Gulnara Karimova
Nasser Al-Khelaifi
Farida Chorfi
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- Representing the daughter of the former, now deceased, President of Uzbekistan in criminal proceedings opened by the OAG for suspected money laundering in relation to alleged bribes paid by foreign companies to her to operate in Uzbekistan.
- Defended Mr Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Chairman of beIN Media Group LLC and of Paris Saint-Germain in criminal proceedings opened in March 2017 by the Federal Office of the Attorney General for suspicion of active private bribery.
- Defended Ms Farida Chorfi, former lawyer of the Luxembourg Bar, in criminal proceedings opened by the Prosecution Office in Geneva for suspicion of money laundering and forgery.
Prager Dreifuss AG
Urs Feller heads up the ‘very strong’ offering at Prager Dreifuss AG, a practice that is comprised of international commercial disputes, asset recovery, and civil claims. Feller is well-versed in contractual and commercial issues, with Christoph Graber excelling in the insurance and reinsurance remit. Daniel Hayek, Christian Casanova, and Hans-Ulrich Brunner are other key names to note in the practice. Marcel Frey is lauded as an ‘extremely hard worker’.
Praxisleiter:
Urs Feller
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Christoph Graber; Daniel Hayek; Christian Casanova; Hans-Ulrich Brunner; Marcel Frey
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‘Very good individual service, communication and attention to detail.’
‘Excellent level of legal knowledge and know how.’
‘Very good negotiation skills.’
Kernmandanten
Attestor Value Master Fund
Trinity Investments Limited
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- Advised Mr. Anthony Braesch of Bouchoms & Braesch (Luxembourg) in his capacity as representative of the holders of the FRESH 2008 bonds, Trinity Investments DAC, Bybrook Capital LLP, Whitebox Advisors LLC.
- Advised Attestor Value Master Fund / Trinity Investments Limited on recovery of capital and interest under sovereign bonds.
SKANDAMIS AVOCATS
‘Extremely detail-focused’, SKANDAMIS AVOCATS is highly capable of handling a broad host of corporate and commercial cases or an array of corporates and high-net-worth individuals, while also demonstrating strength in relation to white-collar crime and criminal defence. Romanos Skandamis steers the group with his cross-border expertise in commercial and corporate mandates. The group is regarded for its ‘close-knit team, excellent internal collaboration and regular and sustained external communication’.
Praxisleiter:
Romanos Skandamis
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‘It was great collaborating with a team as experienced as the legal team of SKANDAMIS AVOCATS.’
‘Their work was extremely detail-focused, and the handling of the court procedures and the preparation of the witnesses were performed in a very professional and experienced manner.’
‘Romanos Skandamis was extremely well aware of the court case and was able to navigate us on all the legal aspects, risks and benefits of the court procedure. He handled a very complex court case with extreme professionalism, experience and legal expertise which highlighted the arguments in favor of his client and concluded to the most favorable outcome.’
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Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd
‘Fantastic lawyer and litigator’ Jonas Stüssi spearheads the ‘excellent’ group at Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd with his considerable capabilities in insolvency, professional, indemnity and professional negligence. The team frequently handles matters pertaining to energy, banking, and insolvency and is adept at handling matters arising from the regulated sectors. Marc Bernheim, Philipp Känzig, and Philipp Haymann are also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Jonas Stüssi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Marc Bernheim; Philipp Känzig; Philipp Haymann
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‘Both Jonas Stüssi and Philipp Känzig are very knowledgeable and cooperative to work with.’
‘They have an excellent dispute resolution team which is highly efficient and effective and delivers great value for money. They are very transparent and reliable, always there when you need them, and they think along and come up with creative solutions.’
‘Jonas Stüssi is fantastic lawyer and litigator. He is highly effective and due to his creativity, finds solutions for every problem. He is very friendly and approachable and is always there when you need him, in addition to being excellent at tactics.’
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Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte
Praised for being ‘pragmatic and solution oriented’, Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte‘s practice is comprised of post-M&A, joint venture disputes, and director’s liability claims as its core pillars of work, alongside banking and finance litigation. Spearheading the practice is Patrick Rohn, who routinely manages distribution and corporate-related issues, including cross-border asset tracing mandates. Trust and estate litigation expert Daniel Stoll and Michael Bösch, who is highly experienced in agency, sale of goods, and M&A-related litigation, further strengthen the firm’s offering.
Praxisleiter:
Patrick Rohn
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Daniel Stoll; Michael Bösch
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‘Medium-sized law firm with all the necessary expertise at a high level, but small enough to be served directly by a responsible partner and/or legal expert as a client.’
‘Pragmatic and solution oriented.’
‘A comprehensive understanding of the economic and market environment in which the customer operates. Can think not only legally but also business oriented.’
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Valfor Attorneys-at-law
Valfor Attorneys-at-law leverages a wide-ranging set of skills that encompasses banking, commercial contracts, employment disputes, and enforcement mandates, to name a few. The practice is led by Cyrill Süess, who excels in civil procedural-based litigation, and Mathieu Granges, who is experienced in the remit of commercial and investment litigation. Rolf Hartmann is adept at handling employment-related contentious matters, while Christoph Gasser is active across a myriad IP and IT litigation mandates.
Praxisleiter:
Cyrill Süess; Mathieu Granges
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rolf Hartmann; Christoph Gasser; Philippe Ciocca
Kernmandanten
Swiss Confederation; Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, Neckarsulm, Germany
WorkMotion Software GmbH
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Wenger Plattner
Frequently engaged by a multitude of corporations, public-law entities, and private clients, the ‘hyper focused’ team at Wenger Plattner utilises its bench strength to handle a diverse litigation workload, spanning from corporate and employment law to real estate and construction issues. The team is noted for being comprised of ‘excellent technical lawyers’. Leading the department is the ‘diligent and focused’ Stephan Kesselbach, who is regarded for his insolvency, restructuring, and contractual law knowledge. Another name to note is Roland Bachmann, who regularly handles a plethora of liability and employment-related litigation. Dieter Gränicher and Yannick Hostettler are names to note in the firm’s Basel office.
Praxisleiter:
Stephan Kesselbach
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Roland Bachmann; Dieter Gränicher; Yannick Hostettler
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‘Stephan Kesselbach and his team provide excellent work within an impressive time.’
‘The Wenger Plattner team are very good to work with, excellent technical lawyers and good at communicating in English / working on cross-border matters with an international outlook.’
‘Stephan Kesselbach is excellent to work with.’
Kernmandanten
Swissair
Petroplus Group
Banque Hottinger & Cie Ltd
EBT swiss engineering Ltd.
Bosniaken Institut; Stiftung Adil Zulfikarpasic, Zurich
Bringhen Group
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- Defending the schedule of claims in the amount of CHF 68.6m of Swissair against an action of the estate of former Belgian Airline Sabena.
- Advising on the corporate liability claims for mismanagement against the former president of the board of directors and the Auditing Company of the SPVs of the former SCL / SCT / Enzian Shipping AG.
- Advised on liability claims for mismanagement against four former executives/members of the board of Banque Hottinger & Cie Ltd.