Leading Associates

Dispute resolution: litigation in Switzerland

Bär & Karrer Ltd.

The ‘smart, responsive and practical’ team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is regularly involved in high-stakes, cross-border disputes, often involving parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. Matthew Reiter and Aurélie Conrad Hari jointly head up the wider litigation practice; the former has extensive experience in a wide range of state court and administrative proceedings, while the latter’s workload spans commercial, corporate, financial and banking mandates. Nadja Jaisli Kull and Cinzia Catelli lend further strength in the civil space, especially where disputes arise as a result of M&A transactions, joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements. Andreas Länzlinger oversees the internal investigations group. The dedicated white-collar crime offering is led by co-heads Saverio Lembo and Andrew Garbarski.

Responsables de la pratique:

Matthew Reiter; Aurélie Conrad Hari


Autres avocats clés:

Nadja Jaisli Kull; Andreas Länzlinger; Cinzia Catelli; Saverio Lembo; Cesare Jermini; Andrew Garbarski; Oliver Brupbacher


Les références

‘Very high level of expertise. They are able to handle a great variety of cases and do a lot of cross-border work. They are very responsive, creative and solution-oriented.’

‘Excellent advice not only from a legal perspective, but also in terms of practicability. Great support in taking the good tactical and strategic decisions and helping management in the process. Excellent knowledge of the business of the client.’

‘Nadja Jaisli Kull’s expertise and experience is second to none. In addition, she has an excellent understanding of the client’s philosophy and approach, and supports the client through the legal jungle to arrive at a decision that takes into account the commercial and operational requirements of the client.’

Principaux clients

UBS Group AG


Novartis AG


Sotheby’s


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented UBS Group in shareholders’ litigation following its merger with Credit Suisse.
  • Represented UBS Group in AT1 Bond litigations in front of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court.
  • Represented a group of approximately 35 current and former directors of Novartis in connection with a derivative action which was filed by a shareholder of Novartis before the Supreme Court in New York.

Homburger

Homburger‘s concerted focus on representing clients from the regulated industries, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare, financial services, energy, telecoms and transport, ensures a lengthy roster of instructions from blue-chip names in these spheres.  The ‘top of the market team’ comprises a deep bench of litigators with complementary specialties. Practice co-heads Balz Gross and Roman Baechler are experts in corporate and employment litigation, and banking and insurance disputes, respectively. Felix Dasser is noted for his investment and M&A-related work, while Miguel Sogo is the go-to for insolvency and restructuring cases. For litigation with an ESG angle, Stefanie Pfisterer is the recommended name.

Responsables de la pratique:

Balz Gross; Roman Baechler


Autres avocats clés:

Mariella Orelli; Gabrielle Nater-Bass; Felix Dasser; Stefanie Pfisterer; Miguel Sogo


Les références

‘They are a top of the market team. Showing great bench strength through all different practice areas. Great understanding of their clients’ businesses and needs.’

‘Very diligent and responsive, in particular Stefanie Pfisterer and Balz Gross.’

‘Homburger, and in particular Gabrielle Nater-Bass and her team, not only bring excellent legal knowledge and vast experience in dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, but also a vast experience in the pharmaceutical industry. I highly appreciate their genuine interest in helping clients not only enforce their rights, but also to solve disputes in an early phase.’

Principaux clients

Holcim


Jordan Chiles


Sandoz


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Holcim in climate change litigation.
  • Represented Jordan Chiles before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in appealing a Court of Arbitration for Sport award.
  • Represented Sandoz in patent litigation against Bayer before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.

Lenz & Staehelin

Lenz & Staehelin is valued for fielding a ‘high-quality disputes practice within a leading full-service firm’; in particular, this position is leveraged to strong effect when handling corporate, takeover and shareholder disputes, as well as banking litigation. Helming the group are seasoned experts Harold Frey, whose practice spans both corporate and energy disputes, and Daniel Tunik, a specialist in both banking and insolvency proceedings. The firm’s partner-level bench was further strengthened in January 2025 through the promotions of Severin Christen and Flavio Delli Colli. On the white-collar crime side, Hikmat Maleh and Miguel Oural are the key contacts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Harold Frey; Daniel Tunik


Autres avocats clés:

Martin Burkhardt; Xavier Favre-Bulle; Dominique Müller; Miguel Oural; Hikmat Maleh; Severin Christen; Flavio Delli Colli


Les références

‘The combination of transactional know-how with implementation into litigation.’

‘Holistic thinking about the other party’s situation, not just focused on individual legal areas.’

‘High-quality disputes practice within a leading full-service firm.’

Principaux clients

Bank BTG Pactual


Implenia Schweiz


Sika


Sunrise Communication


Philip Morris


Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd

Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd‘s mandates regularly involve co-ordination of parallel civil, administrative and criminal proceedings, often across multiple jurisdictions. The team ‘consists of creative and entrepreneurial minds’, under the oversight of Daniel Eisele and Frank Spoorenberg. Lukas Beeler and Juerg Bloch are active in administrative and regulatory litigation, in particular enforcement and other regulatory proceedings. For commercial disputes, Boris Vittoz is a key contact. At the associate level, Lukas Mathis is recommended.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Eisele; Frank Spoorenberg


Autres avocats clés:

Lukas Beeler; Valerie Meyer Bahar; Juerg Bloch; Frank Spoorenberg; Nicolas Kuonen; Boris Vittoz; Lukas Mathis


Les références

‘NKF’s dispute team is of a high calibre. Top lawyers and great expertise. It is a leading practice for litigation in Switzerland. The team provides excellent services and consists of creative and entrepreneurial minds. They have a very good commercial understanding and profit from extraordinary industry experiences, in particular in the field of sports, media, marketing and finances.’

‘Daniel Eisele is a key figure of the team. He shows extraordinary commitment to the needs of the clients and has excellent legal and tactical skills. He works with high determination and has a great ambition for winning cases. He is extremely experienced and clients profit from the fact that he has fought many fights, both nationally and internationally.’

‘I highly rate Lukas Beeler as a very skilled and intelligent litigator. He is a brilliant lawyer who also is strong on procedural issues and knows how to write a convincing brief.’

Principaux clients

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


Principaux dossiers


  • Defended a Swiss share company against claims made by two Swiss plaintiffs, a company and an individual, under various finance agreements entered into by the parties.
  • Represented four Swiss and German entrepreneurs in civil proceedings against a major Swiss company in a dispute relating to the sale of a company in the healthcare field.
  • Represented minority shareholders in a directors’ liability dispute involving impairment of group assets that directly affected the option price.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd has a strong track record in representing major financial institutions and international corporations in disputes with institutional and private clients. The firm also handles the gamut of domestic and international commercial litigation; Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny and Stefan Leimgruber are noted for their work in this sphere. Peter Burckhardt and Louis Burrus oversee the work in Zurich and Geneva, respectively. Simone Nadelhofer and Matthias Gstoehl, who joined from LALIVE in October 2024, are singled out as ‘sensible, experienced and pragmatic’. In the white-collar crime space, Clara Poglia is the key senior contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Peter Burckhardt; Louis Burrus


Autres avocats clés:

Stefan Leimgruber; Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny; Katherine Bell; Simone Nadelhofer; Matthias Gstoehl; Clara Poglia


Les références

‘Highly rate Simone Nadelhofer and Matthias Gstoehl. Sensible, experienced and pragmatic. Easy to work with.’

‘Very broad disputes team, great standing in the market, in particular in white collar litigation, investigations and banking litigation.’

‘Stefan Leimgruber is a very renowned litigator whom I know very well and who we often see in banking litigation matters. I regularly recommend him.’

Principaux clients

Doosan Heavy Industries


Fondazione Enasarco


Glencore


Gunvor


Hetronic International Inc.


Odebrecht & Braskem


Quark Pharmaceuticals


UBS AG/UBS Switzerland AG


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted as Swiss counsel in a shareholder class action filed in New York.

CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd.

The ‘extremely capable’ team at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd. excels at resolving multi-jurisdictional disputes requiring navigation of international insolvency laws, corporate liability issues and cross-border enforcement procedures. Philipp Dickenmann and Daniel Kinzer jointly head up the litigation practice; the former oversees the commercial piece, while the latter leads on the white-collar crime side. ‘Very sharp and strategic lawyer’ Jodok Wicki lends strength in the insurance, banking and corporate liability spaces.

Responsables de la pratique:

Philipp Dickenmann; Daniel Kinzer


Autres avocats clés:

Jodok Wicki; Reto Hunsperger; Christian Lüscher; Sébastien Moret; Maxence Carron; Daniel Zemp


Les références

‘The litigation team at CMS is very experienced, versed, tactically thinking, pragmatic and understands our business very well. Additionally, we appreciate the team members’ hands-on approach.’

‘Reto Hunsperger and Daniel Zemp are both exceptionally smart and tactical.’

‘CMS offers a rare balance between technical excellence and practical problem-solving. Their lawyers are not only strong litigators but also trusted business partners who understand risk, reputation and the need for pragmatic solutions.’

Principaux clients

AIG Europe


CBH Compagnie Bancaire Helvétique


China Development Bank


Chubb Assurances (Suisse) SA


GT Thommen Watch


Honeywell


ISS Facility Services AG


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented an investment management company manager facing a claim worth more than $100m in Switzerland from liquidators of an offshore trading company.
  • Represented a Swiss bank in a CHF25m loss case.
  • Represented Honeywell before the Supreme Court of the Canton of Zug and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in a claim for additional compensation related to a customer’s bankruptcy case.

LALIVE

Disputes boutique LALIVE continues to be recognised by its clients, which include multinationals, domestic corporates, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals, as a ‘unique disputes powerhouse with an uncompromising culture of excellence’. For banking and finance litigation, Nicolas Ollivier is the senior name to note, while André Brunschweiler is noted for his expertise in corporate and commercial disputes. Sandrine Giroud and Dominik Elmiger's practices straddles a range of areas, regularly operating at the intersection between civil and criminal matters and international sanctions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dominik Elmiger; Nicolas Ollivier


Autres avocats clés:

Sandrine Giroud; Daniel Lucien Bühr; Benoît Mauron; André Brunschweiler; Marion Binder


Les références

‘The firm is composed of highly skilled professionals, all genuinely committed to serving the client’s best interests. What makes them stand out is their ability to combine an indispensable, first-class legal vision with a rare and valuable sensitivity to business needs. Their approach is truly tailor-made: attentive, accurate and always available.’

‘They embody the elevated role of the lawyer and the intellectual profession at its highest standard, while still offering a personalised service. Unlike many large firms that have reduced legal practice to mere customer service, this firm remains authentically bespoke, preserving the dignity and excellence of the legal profession.’

‘André Brunschweiler is extremely competent, concrete, responsive and highly capable.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Acting for a number of institutional AT1 investors.
  • Acting for several major institutional and private ultra-high-net-worth investors over potential major losses incurred in connection with the Greensill collapse.
  • Representing an ultra-high-net-worth individual 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

Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG is recognised for its deep specialisation in financial services and insurance litigation, as well as its ability to ‘take on challenging cases with vigour’. Recently, the firm has grown its offering in the pharmaceutical and life sciences, and the fintech and digital assets spaces. ‘Seasoned litigator’ Roberto Dallafior presides over the department, appearing in financial sector disputes and related regulatory proceedings. Maria Walter  typically takes the lead on banking and regulatory disputes, while Benjamin Schumacher and Mladen Stojiljković handle complex commercial, corporate and contractual disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Roberto Dallafior; Maria Walter; Benjamin Schumacher


Autres avocats clés:

Mladen Stojiljković; Nino Sievi; Claudia Götz Staehelin; Patrik Salzmann


Les références

‘Top quality people willing to take on challenging cases with vigour.’

‘Communication is great. They explain complex legal matters well and provide good insight and strategy on the best approach.’

‘I am fully satisfied with this practice because the team combines strong legal expertise with a practical, solution-oriented approach. They are highly responsive, clear in their communication and genuinely committed to achieving the best results for their clients.’

Principaux clients

Bankas Snoras AB


Niedermann Rechtsanwälte

Niedermann Rechtsanwälte is noted for its ‘exceptional precision, strategic clarity and partner-level engagement in every matter’. Corporate and commercial disputes, including post-M&A, corporate liability, shareholder, takeover and joint venture claims, form a key pillar of the practice; Robin Grand, Jonas Oggier, Niccolò Gozzi and Nicolas Herzog are the key senior names in that space. The other core focus for the group, driven by Tobias Aggteleky, lies in the representation of clients, including notable banks, brokers, asset managers and insurance companies, in disputes relating to the financial services industry.

Responsables de la pratique:

Robin Grand


Autres avocats clés:

Nicolas Herzog; Niccolò Gozzi; Jonas Oggier; Tobias Aggteleky


Les références

‘Niedermann stands out as a boutique litigation and arbitration firm offering exceptional precision, strategic clarity and partner-level engagement in every matter. The team combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, results-driven mindset that consistently delivers excellent outcomes in complex disputes.’

‘Niedermann Rechtsanwälte are highly effective and flexible. Experienced partners handle the cases themselves and do not simply delegate the work to junior staff.’

‘Robin Grand is a highly experienced lawyer who is very responsive and has an excellent understanding of clients’ needs. Thanks to his many years of experience, he knows how to conduct proceedings in the best possible way for a particular client.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Represented more than 2500 former shareholders of Credit Suisse in a lawsuit against the UBS Group.
  • Represented a group of over 100 customers of the now-defunct crypto exchange Lykke.
  • Represented an ultra-high-net-worth individual and collector of rare cars in a dispute involving the sale of a rare and valuable supercar to a Swiss-based car dealer.

Pestalozzi

Pestalozzi represents states and state-owned entities, blue-chip corporations and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in a range of civil, criminal and regulatory disputes at national and international levels, before senior Swiss courts and national authorities. The firm is particularly well regarded for its expertise in commodities and banking-related disputes, as well as internal investigations. ‘Superstar’ Christophe Emonet oversees both the broader litigation department and the dedicated white-collar crime and investigations team. Michael Kramer and Florian Mohs are also key senior litigators within the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Christophe Emonet


Autres avocats clés:

Michael Kramer; Florian Mohs; Nicolas Herren


Les références

‘They are very responsive, pragmatic and innovative in their thinking. Easy and friendly to work with, while being at the top of their practice.’

‘Over time, Christophe Emonet became our trusted advisor. He has unmatched experience for complex commercial disputes and a gift to shape and lead the best team. He has an immense knowledge of various areas of law, which allows him to identify issues and find solutions like no other lawyer. If you need full dedication, creativity and unparalleled sense of strategy, he is your lawyer.’

‘Christophe Emonet is a superstar, second to none in his broad field of expertise. And yet he remains very approachable and modest, a pleasure to work with.’

Principaux clients

Advance Magazine Publishers Inc./Condé Nast


Publications SA


Bank of America


Banque Cantonale de Genève


City of Almaty


Coop


Deutsche Bank


The estate of Fahad Al Rajaan


Glencore


Johnson & Johnson


National Oil Corporation of Libya


Olivier Maus


Swiss Life AG


Turkmengas


UBS


Dow Chemical


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented the estate of the late Fahad Al Rajaan in an ongoing cross-border investigation and civil claim in Switzerland and the UK, related to his work as the CEO of the Public Institution of Social Security of Kuwait.
  • Represented Johnson & Johnson in more than $55m-worth of claims and counterclaims brought by a Saudi company before the state courts in Switzerland for alleged breach of contract 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 cross-border investigation and recovery claims against the Khrapunov clan.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH‘s approach of ‘seamlessly combining global reach with deep local expertise’ makes it a go-to firm for cross-border issues, and a notable name for coordinating parallel contentious matters across jurisdictions. The two senior contacts are Thomas Werlen, who is ‘endowed with an unparalleled instinct for strategy’, and ‘standout litigator’ Simon Vorburger. The team’s broad workload spans areas ranging from corporate and shareholder disputes to cases with a nexus to the sports, commodities and energy, telecoms and media, life sciences and engineering sectors, and also attachment and enforcement proceedings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Thomas Werlen; Simon Vorburger


Autres avocats clés:

Pierre-Yves Marro; Remo Decurtins


Les références

‘Quinn Emanuel’s Swiss practice stands out for its unparalleled focus on high-value cross-border litigation, seamlessly combining global reach with deep local expertise. The team is known for its incisive strategic thinking, courtroom excellence and ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving major corporates, financial institutions and sovereign entities.’

‘I appreciate the firm’s lean, partner and success-driven structure and mindset.’

‘Thomas Werlen is a truly exceptional lawyer: razor-sharp, intellectually brilliant and endowed with an unparalleled instinct for strategy. He plays a leading role in virtually every major dispute of significance in Switzerland, combining academic excellence with deep commercial insight and decisive strategic judgement.’

Principaux clients

Group of AT1 bondholders of Credit Suisse


Salt SA


Lion Point Capital


Vitaly Malkin/TMH


McCormick


Uniper Global Commodities


Energizer Holding


Nestlé


Julius Baer


Bergos


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a group of AT1 bondholders, with a total value of $5.5bn, in an action against FINMA following the wipe-out of $16bn worth of AT1 bonds in the UBS-Credit Suisse merger before the Swiss Federal Administrative Court.
  • Represented Energizer Manufacturing in appeal proceedings relating to a long-term contract on the supply of hearing aid batteries before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
  • Represented Lakestar and Athos Venture in a dispute concerning the control of Terra Quantum before various Swiss courts.

VISCHER

The ‘redoubtable and impressive’ practice at VISCHER covers the full range of litigation needs for its blue-chip commercial clients and is particularly noted for its focus on the broader finance industry, as well as the real estate and aviation spheres. A seasoned trio leads the group: Thomas Weibel brings ‘sharp analytical skills’, predominantly to international matters; Daniele Favalli specialises in litigious insurance matters; and Gérald Virieux leverages significant arbitration expertise to handle  proceedings for the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions and arbitral awards. Other recommended senior practitioners within the team include Karin Graf and Christian Oetiker.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniele Favalli; Thomas Weibel; Gérald Virieux


Autres avocats clés:

Karin Graf; Christian Oetiker; Felix Meier-Dieterle; Lorenz Ehrler; Raphael Butz


Les références

‘VISCHER have a redoubtable and impressive litigation practice which is impressively internationalist.’

‘We have worked with both Thomas Weibel and Gérald Virieux, and we find them highly responsive, talented lawyers with an excellent in-depth knowledge of commercial and civil litigation.’

‘Thomas Weibel has shown particular strength in corporate and shareholder litigation, where his sharp analytical skills and tactical judgment allow him to dismantle opposing arguments with precision. He is praised for his thorough case preparation and his ability to translate complex fact patterns into compelling submissions that align closely with judicial expectations.’

Principaux clients

MCH Group/Art Basel Hong Kong/Art Basel Miami Beach


AIG


EBT swiss engineering AG


Chubb


Pirelli


PricewaterhouseCoopers


Sakto Corporation


T-Systems


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Sakto in its challenges to a campaign by a Swiss NGO which has made allegations of money laundering and corruption.
  • Fended off a €500m claim by Tschira in relation to the liquidation of Lehman Brothers Finance.
  • Represented MCH in claims against Lloyds under a cancellation policy.

Walder Wyss Ltd.

The team at Walder Wyss Ltd. is particularly active in commercial litigation, where it ‘knows how to best navigate a client through complex cases’. White-collar crime, including fraud and embezzlement, insolvency-related matters, director’s liability and money laundering cases, is another core area of strength. Dieter Hofmann leads a department comprising both a deep partner bench, which includes senior names such as business crime specialist Rodolphe Gautier and contract-disputes focused Maurice Courvoisier, and a considerable pool of recommended associates such as Roxane Allot.

Responsables de la pratique:

Dieter Hofmann


Autres avocats clés:

Micha Bühler; Maurice Courvoisier; Rodolphe Gautier; Andrea Meier; Oliver Kunz; Antonio Carbonara; Roxane Allot


Les références

‘The team is very dedicated and has outstanding expertise in the field of domestic and international litigation and arbitration. The lawyers are all exceptionally experienced, very intelligent and have an excellent standing and network within the relevant circle of experts worldwide. Apart from that, they all have a good sense of humour which makes working with them fun.’

‘Maurice Courvoisier is an outstanding litigator and arbitrator. His broad experience and exceptionally deep expertise in this field is a gift for each client. He leads a winning team! He really thinks the case through and prepares for all eventualities which may arise. He is always very responsive, kind and friendly, and has a good sense of humour.’

‘Excellent knowledge of the state court system. The team knows how to best navigate a client through complex cases, applying all the tools of the code of civil procedures, starting from ex-parte measures and ending with enforcement measures.’

Principaux clients

Afriland


Bergos Bank


Ernst & Young


Eurobank Ergasias


Ferring


Hinduja Automotive Limited


Hitachi Zosen Inova AG


Microsoft


Migros


Nespresso


Nestlé


NESTRADE


Ralph Lauren


Richemont


Ringier AG


Roche


SkyCell AG


UBS/Credit Suisse


University Hospital Zurich


Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA

Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA receives its instructions from a diverse base of major multinationals, well-known banking institutions, and individual shareholders and investors. The firm is well placed to handle the gamut of disputes, from complex infrastructural matters, to litigation with a banking or corporate element, to cases with a focus on the energy and sports sectors. Joachim Frick is a key contact where the work has a financial services or insurance angle, while Simon Ntah is the name to note for white-collar crime mandates. They lead the group alongside Luca Beffa, and Valentina Hirsiger is likewise a core department member.

Responsables de la pratique:

Simon Ntah; Luca Beffa; Joachim Frick


Autres avocats clés:

Valentina Hirsiger; Urs Zenhäusern; Christoph Kurth; Agathe Perron; Corinne Nacht


Les références

‘Strong team that gives good technical advice.’

‘Simon Ntah is very cool under pressure. He provides assurance and comfort to his clients.’

‘Great firm.’

Kellerhals Carrard

Kellerhals Carrard is recognised for its ability to handle high-stakes commercial disputes, often involving cross-border dimensions and reputational or regulatory exposure. The firm’s client base comprises Swiss and international corporates, public entities and high-net-worth individuals. Jonathan Bernasconi handles disputes spanning the banking and finance, construction and real estate, insurance and life sciences spaces. Lukas Bopp specialises specialises in insolvency and restructuring litigation, while Nicolas Gillard has a focus on inheritance cases. Domenic Brand, Peter Schatz and Annemarie Streuli are likewise active within the team.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jonathan Bernasconi; Lukas Bopp; Domenic Brand; Nicolas Gillard; Peter Schatz; Annemarie Streuli


Autres avocats clés:

Sebastien Fries


Les références

‘It is a partner-led practice with lawyers who are, rightly, focused on achieving the best commercial result for their clients. In my experience, they have superb attention to detail, including where analysing complex financial documents.’

‘I would make special mention of Sebastien Fries, who is a pleasure to work with. Sensible, commercial and realistic, on top of being an excellent lawyer.’

‘The team is highly tenacious and experienced in international matters.’

Principaux clients

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


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented CSL Behring AG in cross-border commercial litigation to safeguard pharmaceutical market access in Morocco.
  • Represented a sports data provider in a €20m cross-border dispute following the termination of a commercial agreement.
  • Represented a Swiss insurance company in a CHF12m indemnification dispute against a former broker.

MLL Legal

Under the joint leadership of Jean Marguerat and Urs Boller, the team at MLL Legal handles a broad spectrum of commercial and corporate litigation, often involving cross-border elements, multi-party proceedings and urgent interim measures. The firm is equally comfortable acting in white-collar crime and international sanctions cases. Recently, major clients have come from the pharmaceutical, financial and luxury goods sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Urs Boller; Jean Marguerat


Autres avocats clés:

Alain Gros; Sabina Schellenberg; Philippe Boss; Léonard Stoyanov


Les références

‘Jean Marguerat is an excellent lawyer, very competent and efficient.’

‘In a dispute you usually don’t look forward to seeing your lawyers. With MLL we always do. You feel welcome and supported.’

‘Philippe Boss has a touch and style that I find quite incredible – a sound mix of human empathy, elegance and humour, mixed with sound aggressiveness on the dispute side and a very strategic and deep analytical mindset.’

Principaux clients

Payward, Inc.


Allianz Insurance


Zurich Insurance


Coca-Cola


Tesla Motors


AstraZeneca AB


Bayer Pharma AG


Meyer Burger (Switzerland) AG


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a crypto exchange platform in Swiss litigation involving fraud allegations.
  • Represented a multinational industrial engineering and manufacturing company in a dispute involving potentially sanction-affected deliveries for a steel-processing plant.
  • Represented a global lender in a multi-jurisdictional dispute regarding the enforcement of security interests.

Wartmann Merker Ltd.

Global blue-chip companies, SMEs, start-ups and growth companies, as well as entrepreneurs and investors, form the core client base at Wartmann Merker Ltd., where Peter Reichart leads a team which ‘brings together a diverse set of strengths that complement each other exceptionally well’. Reto Strittmatter is noted for his banking and finance litigation expertise, while Giovanna Montanaro is well regarded in the logistics and transport-related disputes space. The partner bench was further strengthened by the promotion of Andrea Roth in January 2025.

Responsables de la pratique:

Peter Reichart


Autres avocats clés:

Anne-Catherine Hahn; Reto Strittmatter; Giovanna Montanaro; Dominic Hägler; Andrea Roth


Les références

‘I would rate the depth and breadth of the Wartmann Merker team very highly. Throughout the course of our case, it has been clear that the team at Wartmann Merker brings together a diverse set of strengths that complement each other exceptionally well. They have led our matter with outstanding diligence and expertise.’

‘Constant access to partners is key – small agile legal teams.’

‘Dominic Hägler is excellent. Willing to listen and appreciate the nuances of a case. He is innovative in his thinking and very personable.’

Wenger Vieli Ltd

The litigation department at Wenger Vieli Ltd is well regarded for its sector expertise in the financial services, energy, TMT, life sciences, industrial, construction and real estate spheres. Nicolas Bracher and Peter Hafner jointly lead the team; both are highly experienced in handling commercial disputes in the financial services and industrial sectors, as well as post-M&A disputes. Philipp Lindenmayer and Michael Mráz complete the partner bench.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nicolas Bracher; Peter Hafner


Autres avocats clés:

Philipp Lindenmayer; Michael Mráz


Les références

‘The team ensures that we are kept fully informed of case developments and demonstrates a client-focused, transparent approach.’

‘Philipp Lindenmayer is a highly professional lawyer whose long-standing experience in the field is evident – he knows his work thoroughly and inspires confidence. He is able to explain complex issues clearly and concisely in plain language.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Obtained a decision from the Swiss Federal Supreme Court regarding a procedural law issue.
  • Represented the minority shareholders of a tech company in a $7bn dispute.
  • Represented two German investment companies in a $40m damages claim against Swiss Bank.

5Gambit Disputes Ltd

5Gambit Disputes Ltd regularly appears in large commercial and corporate litigation proceedings before Swiss courts of all levels, bringing a ‘rare combination of technical excellence and strategic foresight’ to its representations. The firm is particularly active in disputes against financial institutions, post-M&A and corporate claims, defamation lawsuits and white-collar crime cases. ‘Experienced professionals’ Tamir Livschitz and Anja Vogt oversee the work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tamir Livschitz; Anja Vogt


Les références

‘We worked with 5Gambit Disputes on a very complex dispute resolution matter. The result was excellent for us, driven and managed by 5Gambit. Top professionals.’

‘A highly professional, client-focused team with a flexible approach to client requests, ready to offer non-standard approaches to solving the tasks at hand.’

‘Anja Vogt and Tamir Livschitz are experienced professionals with excellent communication skills, providing quality task management.’

Archipel

Boutique Archipel ‘combines agility and sophistication’ when dealing with complex cross‑border litigation, which is a key strength for the firm. Lezgin Polater specialises in international commercial and financial disputes, with a particular focus on asset recovery in fraud and corruption cases; Guillaume Tattevin is noted for his expertise in the enforcement of foreign judgments and awards; and Laurence Ponty‘s practice straddles all of the aforementioned areas.

Responsables de la pratique:

Guillaume Tattevin; Lezgin Polater; Laurence Ponty


Les références

‘Archipel’s dispute resolution team is renowned for taking on the largest opponents with confidence. With strong expertise in complex cross-border disputes and a flair for innovative strategies, the team combines agility and sophistication, making it a trusted choice for high-stakes litigation.’

‘Guillaume Tattevin: profound knowledge of the law with outstanding strategic insight, often being the most insightful person in the room. Never falters under pressure and recognised for his ability to deliver high-quality work rapidly, even when faced with overwhelming volumes and the most demanding cases.’

‘Lezgin Polater: sharp mind, agility and responsiveness. Never hesitates to go into battle for his clients. He combines strong courtroom presence with strategic thinking. He also brings particular expertise in new technologies.’

Principaux clients

1MDB/Brazen Sky/SRC International (Malaysia) Limited


Nissan Motor Co., Ltd


Atom Holdings Ltd


Orphée SA


Bratschi Ltd

At Bratschi Ltd, the key strands of disputes expertise lie in the media, insurance, construction and inheritance spheres, as well as broader corporate and contractual litigation. Seasoned practitioner Mirco Ceregato is recommended for his ‘remarkable tactical skills’. The other notable senior contacts are Daniel Glasl and Markus Aeschbacher.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mirco Ceregato; Daniel Glasl


Autres avocats clés:

Markus Aeschbacher


Les références

‘The litigation practice at Bratschi is very experienced and effective; it involves legal advice as to the strategy to be pursued.’

‘Mirco Ceregato is an experienced lawyer with remarkable tactical skills and dedicated service-orientation.’

‘Always quick response times, competent and solution-oriented approach.’

Principaux clients

SFS Group Ltd.


Menzi Muck Gruppe AG


Wagner AG, Metalldruckguss, Thermoplastspritzguss und Werkzeugbau


KAESARO AG


Credit Suisse


Rega


Halter AG


Bouygues Group


Losinger Marazzi AG


Parit AG


ASTRA – The Federal Road Office of Switzerland


Principaux dossiers


  • Defended SFS Group before the commercial court in a liability case.
  • Represented Rega with respect to the issue of not awarding the client with a service contract for air-rescue services in the Canton of Valais.
  • Represented Losinger Marazzi in a lawsuit regarding the cancellation of a development project comprising 70 apartments.

Charles Russell Speechlys AG

Charles Russell Speechlys AG brings an ability to ‘come up with creative solutions’ to a wide range of litigations, ranging from commercial cases arising out of corporate contracts or transactions to disputes relating to the governance of structures. Increasingly, the firm is carving out a reputation for excellence in claims related to private wealth issues. Bruno Ledrappier and Pierre Bydzovsky co-lead from the Geneva office, while Simon Hofstetter is the key senior name in Zurich.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pierre Bydzovsky; Bruno Ledrappier; Simon Hofstetter


Autres avocats clés:

Aline Wey Speirs; Robert Avis; Benoît Pasquier


Les références

‘This practice stands out for its highly professional and personable team. They are not only experts in their field but also approachable and solutions-focused, quick to identify risks and provide clear, strategic advice.’

‘We value their responsiveness, collaboration and ability to simplify complex issues. Compared to other firms, the team builds strong relationships and works with a calm, confident approach.’

‘Young and dynamic team with cross-border experience, efficiency and excellent solution-oriented service.’

Principaux clients

Barend Fruithof


AXA Pension Fund


Marin Petroleos SA


Médecins Sans Frontières


West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg) S.A.


ELCA Informatique SA


Geneva Bankruptcy Office


JAR (Switzerland) SA


Swiss Basketball


Synhelion AG


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Barend Fruithof, the CEO of Aebi Schmidt Holding, with respect to his shareholding interest and other assets in a family law dispute.
  • Represented Swiss Basketball in enforcement proceedings before Swiss Sport Integrity.

Eversheds Sutherland AG

With seasoned litigator Peter Haas at the helm, the team at Eversheds Sutherland AG continues to be widely recognised for its strength in insurance claims, where the firm boasts a roster of blue-chip names. The group also handles a broad range commercial and contractual litigation, representing companies as well as private individuals, such as investors. Patrick Eberhardt is noted for his skill in international trade disputes, another core area of expertise for the group.

Responsables de la pratique:

Peter Haas


Autres avocats clés:

Patrick Eberhardt; Manuel Arroyo


Les références

‘It’s the relationship we have, the ease of communication, but above all the availability when specific needs arise.’

Faerus

Boutique firm Faerus handles commercial litigation and white-collar crime cases. The group has a core focus on the financial services sector, where it exclusively represents investors and customers. The leadership trio comprises Fuad Ahmed, Adeline Burrus-Robin and Edouard Faillot; between them, the three have expertise in all the firm’s areas of expertise, both in domestic and cross-border settings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fuad Ahmed; Adeline Burrus-Robin; Edouard Faillot


Les références

‘What makes this practice unique is the exceptional responsiveness and professionalism of the team. The two lawyers handling my case worked in perfect coordination, were always available, proactive and truly attentive. I felt genuinely heard and supported throughout the process. Their human approach, combined with strong legal expertise, made a real difference.’

‘Compared to other firms, their commitment and empathy stood out clearly. I always felt like my case mattered, and that I was in good hands.’

‘Adeline Burrus-Robin stood out for her professionalism, clarity and transparency throughout the entire process. She consistently explained the legal aspects of my case in an accessible and reassuring way, making sure I never felt lost or overwhelmed by legal jargon. I always felt that she defended my interests with conviction and integrity.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Represented two medical CBD entrepreneurs in $190m litigation against an investor.
  • Represented a silicon supplier in appeal proceedings relating to a $700m dispute before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
  • Represented a mining company in a $125m expropriation dispute against an African state.

Loyens & Loeff

The ‘young, dynamic and very talented’ team at Loyens & Loeff receives instructions from both domestic and international companies and their shareholders, as well as high-net-worth individuals on a wide range of contentious matters. Practice head Robin Moser is noted for his ‘very broad area of expertise’; he has substantial experience in handling commercial litigation, asset recovery and enforcement matters, post-M&A disputes and white-collar crime cases.

Responsables de la pratique:

Robin Moser


Autres avocats clés:

Johanna Hädinger


Les références

‘An excellent team who are incredibly responsive, user-friendly, clear-cut in their advice and just an all-round great litigation team.’

‘Robin Moser is very clear in his advice and gets what clients need or want.’

‘Loyens & Loeff has a young, dynamic and very talented litigation team in Zurich. They are extremely motivated, responsive and efficient.’

Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC

The ‘sophisticated’ practice at Mangeat Attorneys at Law LLC spans a wide range of areas and sectors, from disputes concerning distribution and agency agreements, to litigation regarding asset management, to white-collar criminal proceedings. Grégoire Mangeat oversees the department, working closely with restructuring and insolvency expert Joël Chevallaz, who handles relevant mandates in those arenas, and financial crime specialist Fanny Margairaz.

Responsables de la pratique:

Grégoire Mangeat; Fanny Margairaz; Joël Chevallaz


Les références

‘Grégoire Mangeat is the best litigator in Geneva. Sharp and smart. He is very efficient and has very good client contact.’

‘Excellent team with complementary skills.’

‘Fanny Margairaz is a very fine legal expert. Grégoire Mangeat is a combative lawyer with a high sense of the defence. Both constitute an amazing team.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Defended the daughter of the former 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 the Chairman of beIN Media Group LLC and of Paris Saint-Germain in criminal proceedings opened by the Federal Office of the Attorney General for suspicion of active private bribery.

Prager Dreifuss AG

At Prager Dreifuss AG, Urs Feller leads a team of ‘very intelligent and commercial operators’ who have many years of experience in asserting civil claims and in complex international commercial disputes, including associated criminal, administrative and asset recovery proceedings. The firm has also developed its reputation in litigating distressed debt claims and representing private claimants in white-collar crime cases.

Responsables de la pratique:

Urs Feller


Autres avocats clés:

Christoph Graber; Daniel Hayek; Christian Casanova; Hans Ulrich Brunner; Mark Meili


Les références

‘Urs Feller and his team provided an excellent output. Very happy with their work, they’re clearly very intelligent and commercial operators.’

Principaux clients

Representative of the holders of the FRESH 2008 bonds/Trinity Investments DAC/Bybrook Capital LLP/Whitebox Advisors LLC


Attestor Value Master Fund/Trinity Investments Limited


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Anthony Braesch of Bouchoms & Braesch in his capacity as representative of the holders of the FRESH 2008 bonds, in litigation to prevent the bonds from becoming worthless.
  • Represented Attestor Value Master Fund and Trinity Investments Limited in a case relating to the recovery of capital and interest under sovereign bonds.

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd has a strong track record in its representation of corporate clients from regulated sectors, such as energy, banking and insurance. ‘Fantastic litigator’ Jonas Stüssi heads up the department, working closely with seasoned partners Marc Bernheim, who has significant know-how in the insolvency and debt enforcement space, and Philipp Känzig, who is known for his cross-border expertise. Private client litigation makes up another pillar of the practice.

Responsables de la pratique:

Jonas Stüssi


Autres avocats clés:

Marc Bernheim; Philipp Känzig


Les références

‘Jonas Stüssi and his team are great at thinking outside of the box. They are very responsible, reliable and deliver on time.’

‘Jonas Stüssi is a fantastic litigator. He is great at strategy, very creative and finds solutions for almost any problem.’

‘The go-to firm for complex international cases with a Swiss angle. They are highly skilled, both on a procedural level and regarding case handling, and can deal with vast amounts of work in an expedited manner. Terrific work product. Great communication.’

Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a Swiss management consultant in €200m cross-border litigation related to real estate in Türkiye.
  • Represented several clients of an international bank in a $50m damages claim against the bank, related to investments not suitable for the risk profile of clients.
  • Represented a real estate investor in €75m litigation against a creditor.

Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte

Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte has recently pivoted towards a stronger focus on complex commercial and corporate litigation, while maintaining its traditional focus on banking and estate disputes, where it represents both Swiss and international banks, as well as high-net-worth individuals. Patrick Rohn brings ‘a clear sense of direction’ to his role as practice head. Daniel Stoll continues to be noted for his strength on the trust and banking side, while Michael Bösch is recommended on the commercial front.

Responsables de la pratique:

Patrick Rohn


Autres avocats clés:

Daniel Stoll; Michael Bösch


Les références

‘I greatly value working with this team because they combine deep legal expertise with a clear strategic view. What sets them apart is their ability to think several steps ahead while remaining very hands-on and responsive in day-to-day matters. This gives me the confidence that both the big picture and the critical details are always covered.’

‘I think that clients would want to know that the practice is exceptionally strong in handling complex cases. The team is not only thorough and precise, but also very pragmatic – they know how to translate complex legal issues into workable strategies.’

‘Compared to other firms, they feel more partner-driven and more engaged; I always feel well looked after.’

Valfor Attorneys-at-law

Regularly appearing before Swiss civil, commercial and administrative courts of all levels of seniority, practitioners at Valfor Attorneys-at-law cover all aspects of commercial disputes, ranging from bankruptcy and debt collection litigation, to enforcement of Swiss and foreign judgments. Cyrill Süess and Mathieu Granges oversee the work. In a significant partner-level expansion, January 2025 saw the arrival of Deborah Hondius from LALIVE, Nicolas Gurtner from Canonica Valticos Carnicé & Associés, and Maxime Rocafort from legacy firm Mercuris Avocats.

Responsables de la pratique:

Cyrill Süess; Mathieu Granges


Autres avocats clés:

Deborah Hondius; Nicolas Gurtner; Maxime Rocafort


Principaux clients

Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research


Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG


WorkMotion Software GmbH


MND SAS


MND Swiss AS


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented a buyer in challenging the closed share purchase agreement for two companies in Switzerland and abroad due to uncovered accounting discrepancies.

Wenger Plattner

Wenger Plattner has significant experience in litigating against and on behalf of both states and international organisations, across disputes as diverse as those relating to bankruptcy, liability and insurance, banking, real estate and inheritance. Stephan Kesselbach regularly appears in complex insolvency proceedings, while Roland Bachmann specialises in commercial litigation. Michael Schifferli is the name to note for private client disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Stephan Kesselbach


Autres avocats clés:

Roland Bachmann; Dieter Gränicher; Yannick Hostettler; Michael Schifferli; Carsten Otto


Les références

‘Stefan Kesselbach and his team combine in-depth knowledge and combative spirit with calmness and composure.’

‘The team at Wenger Plattner has extensive experience of a wide range of disputes. Their technical expertise is exceptionally high and they have a very high level of service and responsiveness.’

‘Michael Schifflerli and Roland Bachmann in particular are standout individuals and have a particular focus on providing a high level of client service and commercially focused advice.’

Principaux clients

GZO AG Spital Wetzikon


Publicitas AG


Swissair


Petroplus Group


Banque Hottinger & Cie Ltd


EBT swiss engineering Ltd.


Bosniaken Institut/Stiftung Adil Zulfikarpasic


Bringhen Group