Litigation
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 1
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+41 43 222 1000About
Provided by Homburger
The litigation team is one of the largest and most effective in Switzerland. The firm supports its clients in the avoidance of disputes and it represents enterprises, entrepreneurs, foundations and private persons in civil and commercial matters before all Swiss courts and in administrative proceedings before Swiss authorities. Furthermore, the firm supports its clients in their litigation matters in other countries and coordinates parallel contentious matters in various jurisdictions.
Chambers Review
Homburger is a standout litigation practice with particular strength in corporate litigation, including breach of payment obligations and shareholder disputes. The law firm is also skilled at handling litigation arising from M&A transactions. It is highly regarded for construction and manufacturing disputes. The lawyers regularly assist Swiss banks with cross-border fraud investigations. The team predominantly acts for defendants on criminal investigations, including bribery investigations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Homburger offers impeccable, timely and diligent services."
"The lawyers at Homburger have the expertise and experience to give practical advice in complex matters and to work under time pressure."
"When it gets complex in Switzerland, this is the firm that you want to have working for you."
"Homburger offers impeccable, timely and diligent services."
"The lawyers at Homburger have the expertise and experience to give practical advice in complex matters and to work under time pressure."
"When it gets complex in Switzerland, this is the firm that you want to have working for you."
Notable Practitioners
Balz Gross has vast experience representing Swiss and international clients in commercial litigation cases, including post-M&A disputes.
"Balz Gross is very considered, thorough and calm, and has an excellent client manner. He has a reassuring presence."
"He is very knowledgeable when it comes to procedural law. He is structured in the way he works. I think he is very easy to work with."
"Balz is a pragmatic lawyer who is always focused on the essentials."
Flavio Romerio regularly acts for banks and financial institutions on internal investigations, with further extensive expertise in defending clients in criminal proceedings, including money laundering and fraud.
"He's a good strategic thinker."
"Flavio is highly qualified and knowledgeable, pragmatic, straight to the point and always available."
"He's calm under pressure, very detailed, but result-oriented and, where necessary, very pragmatic."
Claudio Bazzani frequently represents clients in both investigations and proceedings, with notable experience handling allegations of bribery, money laundering and violations of trade secret agreements. He has further strength advising clients on enforcement proceedings.
"He's very pragmatic, to the point and always delivering on time."
Felix Dasser regularly acts on cross-border disputes. He has particular experience assisting clients in climate change litigation and insurance-related disputes.
"Felix Dasser's advice is technically really good but he pairs this with a deep knowledge. He has seen everything and can put the nuts and bolts into perspective."
Roman Baechler represents clients in a range of litigation mandates, including those involving post-M&A disputes and defects. He offers notable experience acting for banks and other finance institutions.
"Roman Baechler is very quickly understanding the issue and good at elaborating arguments. He's agile when the situation changes or new facts come to a case."
Ranked Lawyers at
Homburger
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Homburger
Head of Department
Miguel Sogo
Head of Department
Stefan Gäumann