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Niederer Kraft Frey

White-Collar Crime

Europe Guide 2026 : Switzerland


Niederer Kraft Frey

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About

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Over the past decade, Niederer Kraft Frey has developed significant experience advising Swiss corporations in Swiss and international investigations and enforcement matters. We have built a broad and dedicated team of specialists combining the strength of our regulatory practice with excellent trial, investigations and enforcement expertise.

We have extensive experience in advising and representing multinational corporations and individuals in all phases of the investigation and enforcement, in particular:

  • financial services regulatory enforcement matters, including subsequent court appeals
  • general corporate and regulatory compliance matters, in particular anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, sanction and embargo compliance as well as antitrust compliance matters
  • criminal, administrative and civil proceedings in white collar crime matters, including money laundering, bribery and corruption, insider dealing, fraud, and the violation of bank client secrecy and further secrecy and economic espionage laws
  • cross-border litigation and investigations and cooperation with foreign authorities, including international assistance in criminal and administrative matters
  • crisis management.

We have unparalleled experience and expertise in the coordination and conduct of domestic and cross-border internal investigations and forensic discovery exercises.

Chambers Review

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White-Collar Crime - Switzerland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Niederer Kraft Frey is a significant player in the market through its involvement in a variety of high-profile corruption, bribery and fraud proceedings, including those with both domestic and multi-jurisdictional considerations. The department's expertise also spans allegations of money laundering, embezzlement and tax evasion. The law firm is regularly instructed to represent clients before the Federal Criminal Court and the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland. Niederer Kraft Frey is particularly well known for its activity in the financial sector, acting on behalf of prominent banks and financiers.

Strengths

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  • Niederer Kraft Frey brings a tenacious, results-driven mindset to every challenge, consistently aiming for optimal outcomes regardless of complexity. The team's performance has repeatedly gone above our expectations.

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  • Niederer Kraft Frey is driven by a strong will to succeed and its ability to manage complex, high-stakes matters is unmatched.

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  • What I appreciate about Niederer Kraft Frey is that the team is very proactive, really understands our problems and is very dedicated to what we want. It is also able to manage high levels of complexity.

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  • Niederer Kraft Frey handles complex cases with efficiency, professionalism and precision. The team is deep, highly capable and exceptionally responsive.

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  • They understand not only the legal complexities but also the commercial stakes and reputational sensitivities at play.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Juerg Bloch
    Band 2Juerg Bloch

    Juerg Bloch

    Juerg Bloch has strong experience in complex international proceedings, often acting for financial groups and institutions. He frequently advises on fraud, insider trading and embezzlement matters, and also assists with compliance issues and workplace misconduct cases.

    • Juerg Bloch is an exceptional lawyer. He is creative and pragmatic, bringing solutions that we do not even think of.

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    • Juerg Bloch is an extremely experienced lawyer. He handles the most difficult and delicate situations with an incredibly cool and clear-headed approach. He stays calms even if under a lot of pressure.

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    • Juerg combines intelligence, dedication and ambition with a calm, pragmatic and business-oriented approach.

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    • Juerg is the lawyer you want by your side when the stakes are high.

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    • He is unquestionably our first choice for white-collar matters, whether in Switzerland or elsewhere.

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  • Band 4Myriam Fehr-Alaoui
    Band 4Myriam Fehr-Alaoui

    Myriam Fehr-Alaoui

    Myriam Fehr-Alaoui regularly appears before criminal courts to assist clients with proceedings related to alleged fraud, misappropriation of funds and bribery.

    • Myriam Fehr-Alaoui senses what her clients want and is incredibly loyal to them, finding solutions for them and the proceedings.

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    • Myriam Fehr-Alaoui is a really strong practitioner.

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    • Myriam is developing a great white-collar crime practice.

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