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Lalive

Litigation

Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland

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Overview:

LALIVE is an international law firm with offices in Geneva, Zurich and London. It is renowned for its expertise and experience in international disputes and provides global dispute resolution and advisory services to clients in Switzerland and worldwide. The firm represents individuals, public and private entities, including multinational corporations, governments and international organisations.

100+ lawyers

28 nationalities

17 qualified jurisdictions

48% female lawyers

Practice areas

International commercial and investment arbitration

Asset Recovery & Insolvency

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Commercial Advisory

Employment

ESG

Intellectual Property

Investigations, Regulatory & Compliance

Private Client

Public International Law

White Collar Crime

Sectors

Art & Cultural Property

Banking & Finance

Construction & Infrastructure

Energy

Mining

Pharma

Sports

Technology

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Switzerland

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Lalive has a respected litigation practice with a strong track record of handling disputes for a range of clients, including domestic and international corporations as well as banks. The law firm is experienced in acting in litigation arising from commercial and financial law. Lalive also attracts both corporates and private individuals seeking assistance with parallel civil and criminal proceedings. The lawyers additionally offer expertise in the enforcement of arbitral awards.

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Strengths

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  • Lalive is an extremely proactive law firm that provides very precise and targeted advice.

    Litigation respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers are knowledgeable, efficient and effective.

    Litigation respondentGlobal

  • The team stands out for its exceptional legal precision, strategic foresight and deep understanding of complex issues.

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  • Lalive delivers very timely, solution-oriented and business-minded legal advice. We are very happy with the way the team performs.

    Litigation respondentGlobal

  • The team at Lalive is consistent, reliable, knowledgeable and very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sandrine Giroud
    Sandrine Giroud

    Sandrine Giroud

    Sandrine Giroud draws upon her experience in white-collar crime to act on cases with parallel civil and criminal proceedings, acting on behalf of both corporates and private individuals.

    • Sandrine Giroud handles cases with excellence and in a manner that reassures clients that they are in very good hands.

      Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Sandrine Giroud has been a great support for our company in dealing with a very complex case, defining the overall strategy to be followed and making it understandable.

      Litigation respondentGlobal
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Switzerland

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