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Provided by Pestalozzi

Pestalozzi represents and defends governmental bodies, foreign states, financial institutions and other corporations as well as high net worth individuals that request assistance for white-collar matters and internal investigations. The team is handling complex cross-border cases combining expertise in the fields of governmental investigations, financial fraud, asset recovery and liability claims. Banks in particular draw on Pestalozzi’s expertise to solve complex matters stemming from internal or external financial fraud or involving regulatory (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority) recovery and liability issues.

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White-Collar Crime - Switzerland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Pestalozzi is well regarded for its white-collar crime practice, frequently representing financial institutions, private individuals, global corporates and states as both plaintiffs and defendants. The team is experienced in asset tracing and recovery and in criminal investigations, including those pertaining to financial fraud, corruption and money laundering suspicions. It is regularly mandated to act on criminal investigations launched by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland.

Work Highlights

  • Pestalozzi assisted the city of Almaty in cross-border civil disputes, recovery actions and criminal investigations related to Viktor Khrapunov and his family.

Strengths

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It is always a pleasure to work with Pestalozzi. The lawyers are very responsive, easy to communicate with and have good industry knowledge.

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Pestalozzi has the manpower and the intellectual resources to solve any complex situation.

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Pestalozzi stands out for its practical, strategic approach and deep expertise in Swiss white-collar crime matters. The wider team is well coordinated and capable of handling complex matters when needed.

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The Pestalozzi team is precise and prompt in its answers.

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Pestalozzi has absolute mastery of complex, cross-border cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christophe Emonet
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Christophe Emonet
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Christophe Emonet has impressive experience assisting clients with asset recovery, insider trading and fraud cases. He is also well placed to advise on misconduct and corruption proceedings.

Christophe is a hands-on lawyer who has developed a good practice.

Christophe Emonet is incredibly tenacious and very bright. He is really very focused on finding solutions and is very creative in that sense. He is the person you really want in your corner.

Christophe Emonet is sharp, honest and strategic. He gives clear, realistic advice and does not overpromise. We trust him, especially on sensitive international matters.

Christophe Emonet does not give up and keeps fighting. He makes the client's problems his problems.

Christophe Emonet effortlessly manages cross-border cases in a manner that is second to none.

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Christophe Emonet
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Members

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Beat Mumenthaler

Florian Mohs

Lukas Rusch

Nicolas C. Herren

Tanja Planinic

Thomas Legler

Thomas Rohner