Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG‘s leading restructuring and insolvency team often advises clients on complex financial restructurings, and stands out for being involved in ground-breaking matters that have the potential to set a legal precedent and usually involve cross-border issues. Team co-head Lukas Glanzmann leverages his expertise in the area of banking and finance to assist clients with complex financial restructurings. Fellow co-head Alexander Fischer stands out for his work advising clients on distressed (including pre-packaged) M&A transactions. Other notable individual Markus Wolf regularly acts for Swiss and foreign creditors and debtors in domestic and cross-border financial restructurings and formal insolvency procedures.

Lenz & Staehelin‘s insolvency and restructuring team represents both debtors and creditors in contentious and non-contentious matters. It often advises companies on restructuring proceedings, and creditors and debtors on the implementation of cross-border restructuring schemes. It also assists board members in financial restructurings. Standout individual Tanja Luginbühl has been involved in various complex national and cross-border insolvency and restructuring cases, representing companies in financial distress, banks, and creditors. Other notable contact Roman Graf has a particular focus on insolvency matters as well as distressed M&As. Dominique Müller regularly handles insolvency matters and advises on internal investigations.

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd’s leading restructuring and insolvency team has recently seen the arrivals of Daniel Hunkeler and Georg Wohl, who joined from BAUR HÜRLIMANN AG in 2024 and both stand out for their expertise in high-profile insolvency and corporate recovery matters. The practice group regularly acts in large cross-border insolvencies, bankruptcy proceedings, and debt restructurings, and is recognised for its work as administrators in in-court restructurings of listed companies. Other key individual Gaudenz Geiger often acts as an administrator and liquidator in debt restructuring proceedings.

The insolvency and restructuring team at Wenger Plattner regularly acts for office holders in complex cross-border cases and advises numerous foreign insolvency office holders on the realisation of assets in Switzerland, representing them in Swiss proceedings for the recognition of foreign insolvency orders. Key individual Brigitte Umbach-Spahn often advises creditors and debtors in national and cross-border restructuring and insolvency cases, and represents clients in insolvency matters in court. Fritz Rothenbühler regularly acts as an administrator and liquidator in composition and bankruptcy proceedings. Other key contact Karl Wüthrich has extensive experience advising creditors on national and international enforcement law, and debtors on formulating and implementing reorganisation and restructuring plans.

Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s turnaround, reorganisation, and insolvency practice group focuses its work on out-of-court restructurings. It often represents debtors, their management, shareholders, or creditors with respect to filings for bankruptcy. Notably, Christoph Neeracher focuses his practice on distressed M&As and out-of-court restructurings, and Luca Jagmetti often advises clients on distressed M&A, out-of-court restructurings and insolvency proceedings. Other key individual Thomas Rohde mainly represents clients in out-of-court restructurings and insolvency proceedings.

Homburger‘s restructuring and insolvency practice group often represents creditors and their interests in relation to the enforcement of their claims and in insolvency-related litigation. Its focus is on advising clients in solvent and out-of-court restructurings as well as in connection with preventative measures. Department head Stefan Kramer has expertise in out-of-court restructurings and corporate recovery matters as well as in cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters. Other notable individual Miguel Sogo has extensive experience advising clients on bankruptcy proceedings and debt enforcement matters.

Kellerhals Carrard‘s insolvency and restructuring practice group often advises officers and directors as to the measures to be implemented in the event of an imminent insolvency. It also represents financial institutions, debtors, and acquirers of the business or assets of financially distressed companies and acts as court appointed trustee. Notable individual Daniel Staehelin heads the department and has been advising clients on complex, high-profile insolvency matters for almost 30 years. Other key contact Lukas Bopp regularly acts as a court appointed commissioner in insolvency proceedings, representing both domestic and foreign creditors.

Niederer Kraft Frey AG‘s restructuring and insolvency law department has in-depth experience in preparing, implementing and accompanying restructuring and recovery measures, both on behalf of troubled companies and as representatives of creditors, in particular creditor banks under financing arrangements. Marco Häusermann is an expert in restructurings and workouts as well as insolvency situations of distressed Swiss companies. Bertrand Schott has vast experience in restructuring and insolvency matters concerning regulated financial institutions.

The restructuring and insolvency practice at Pestalozzi often advises creditors, corporate debtors, and investors in distressed situations. Its stands out for its work relating to cross-border issues and appearing before the Swiss courts in bankruptcy-related criminal proceedings. Standout individual Thomas Rohner regularly represents national and international clients in asset tracing and insolvency enforcement matters. Other key contact Christophe Emonet has broad experience in asset recovery and cross-border bankruptcies.

Prager Dreifuss AG‘s insolvency and restructuring practice group is headed by standout individual Daniel Hayek and stands out for its comprehensive understanding of complex financial challenges. Hayek has extensive experience in representing creditors in bankruptcy-related litigation. Other key contact Gion Jegher focuses on representing international and domestic clients, in particular creditors, regarding all questions that arise in connection with impending insolvencies.

The restructuring and insolvency team at Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd stands out for its work advising clients on distressed M&A, distressed refinancing, and the enforcement of pledges. Its work ranges from pre-insolvency situations to formal bankruptcy proceedings. Standout contact Olivier Hari specialises in company restructurings, distressed refinancing, and national and cross-border insolvency and restructuring proceedings. Other key individual Tarek Houdrouge has expertise in the broader banking and finance sectors, with a focus on corporate restructurings.

Walder Wyss Ltd.’s insolvency and restructuring team was involved in a number of recent prominent bankruptcy and creditors’ composition proceedings in Switzerland, in particular those involving cross-border aspects. The team also stands out for its work in financial restructurings and corporate rescues (including mass dismissals). Notable individual Urs Schenker is very experienced in the areas of restructuring, financing, capital markets, M&As and company law. Mark Reutter advises a range of clients on restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy matters. Dieter Hofmann stands out for his expertise in international disputes, and Dominik Hohler assists companies with their restructurings and financings.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.‘s insolvency and corporate recovery practice group works closely with the firm’s international network to provide clients with standout cross-border advice, regularly assisting with corporate restructurings and bankruptcy administrations. Notably, Marjolaine Jakob heads the group and stands out for her expertise in cross-border insolvency matters. Reto Hunsperger specialises in cross-border bankruptcy proceedings, litigation, and enforcement actions.

Jacquemoud Stanislas‘ insolvency and restructuring team has been active in the market for the past eleven years with a strong focus on the restructuring of private debt financing and private equity backed companies. The team is headed by Philippe Jacquemoud, who has experience in a broad variety of transactions in corporate finance, from seed capital investments to the takeover of companies.

Kaiser Odermatt & Partner‘s restructuring and insolvency department has expertise not only in insolvency, reorganisation, and liquidation processes, but also in succession planning and related mergers. The firm benefits from a strong collaboration with a leading debt collection agency. Heading the group is founding partner Patrik Odermatt, who specialises in securing and enforcing creditors’ interests.

MLL Legal‘s restructuring and insolvency team often advises and represent companies, creditors, and investors in corporate restructuring, reorganisation, and turnaround matters. Team co-head Sabina Schellenberg is a specialist in the fields of directors’ and officers’ liability law and national and international restructuring and insolvency law. Fellow co-head Mona Stephenson often assists clients with distressed M&As, as well as national and international company restructurings and reorganisations.

VISCHER‘s restructuring and insolvency team is headed by Benedict F. Christ and is best known for its work advising clients on matters involving distressed M&A and restructurings, insolvency-related litigation, and corporate finance. Standout individual David Jenny often acts as a litigator and represents governing bodies of corporations and creditors.

The restructuring and insolvency team at Wenger Vieli Ltd defends the interests of its clients in all sorts of bankruptcy and debt collection proceedings. It advises both creditors and debtors as well as third parties. Georg Zondler heads the team and has almost 30 years of experience in the field, specialising in insolvency proceedings and insolvency-related litigation.