Homburger, Litigation | Chambers Global Profile

About

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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

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Litigation - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 in criminal investigations, including bribery investigations.

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Work Highlights

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Homburger defended Holcim in litigation for climate change-related damages brought by four inhabitants of Pari Island, Indonesia.

Strengths

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Homburger's team have extensive practical experience in their field. This practical experience and the resulting pragmatic and goal-oriented approach make a significant difference.

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Homburger is a one-stop shop, the services of which are granted by a highly skilled team. The lawyers are permanently available and responsive and demonstrate sensitive commercial awareness.

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It is Homburger's understanding of our industry and their pragmatic, hands-on and timely approach in resolving issues that I would say are their biggest strengths.

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What strikes me with Homburger is not only their legal expertise and down-to-earth approach in all areas, but also their holistic view when considering what is in the best interest of their clients.

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Homburger's attention to detail is second to none, and their willingness to take on feedback and work collaboratively without egos coming into play is remarkable. They have been absolutely flawless!

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Homburger's team have extensive practical experience in their field. This practical experience and the resulting pragmatic and goal-oriented approach make a significant difference.

Litigation respondent
Global

Homburger is a one-stop shop, the services of which are granted by a highly skilled team. The lawyers are permanently available and responsive and demonstrate sensitive commercial awareness.

Litigation respondent
Global

It is Homburger's understanding of our industry and their pragmatic, hands-on and timely approach in resolving issues that I would say are their biggest strengths.

Litigation respondent
Global

What strikes me with Homburger is not only their legal expertise and down-to-earth approach in all areas, but also their holistic view when considering what is in the best interest of their clients.

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Global

Homburger's attention to detail is second to none, and their willingness to take on feedback and work collaboratively without egos coming into play is remarkable. They have been absolutely flawless!

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Notable Practitioners

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Balz Gross

Head of Litigation

Band 1

Balz Gross has vast experience representing Swiss and international clients in commercial litigation, including post-M&A disputes.

Balz Gross is a great expert and is very pleasant to cooperate with.

Balz Gross is very experienced, client-oriented and timely. He is also very reachable and available.

Balz Gross is very profound and inspirational to work with.

Balz Gross is very experienced, calm and knows the client very well. That is extremely helpful as he is not fazed by the intricacies of the proceedings. He takes everything in his stride.

Balz Gross is a highly experienced lawyer. He is great at handling clients and thinking outside of the box.

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Felix Dasser

Band 4

Felix Dasser regularly acts in cross-border disputes. He has particular experience assisting clients with climate change litigation and insurance-related disputes.

Felix Dasser brings a great depth of experience.

Felix Dasser displays a deep understanding of the nature of the case.

Felix Dasser is perfect in everything.

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Roman Baechler

Head of Litigation

Band 4

Roman Baechler represents clients in a range of litigation mandates, including those involving post-M&A disputes, contractual breaches and liability proceedings. He offers notable experience acting for banks and other finance institutions, and demonstrates additional skill in crypto-related litigation.

Roman Baechler is a litigator through and through. He is level-headed and very controlled in his approach.

Roman Baechler is a very dedicated litigator. He is strong in finding suitable arguments and defending cases orally. He knows the documents and can remember them very well thanks to his good memory.

The cooperation with Roman Baechler has been very pleasant.

Roman Baechler is a great lawyer and sparring partner.

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