About

Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Our Dispute Resolution Group features one of the largest leading practices in Switzerland. We represent clients before the Swiss courts and in arbitrations under the rules of all international institutions. We advise on pre-litigation measures and strategies, and have broad experience in coordinating and monitoring complex international litigation in many jurisdictions.

We maintain a notable record in litigation, with a particular focus on commercial and banking matters, with varied clients from private individuals and states to reputable companies.

Key types of work:

  • Counsel in domestic and international commercial litigation matters, often with a cross-border component
  • Counsel or arbitrator in high-value international commercial arbitration, sports cases and investment disputes
  • Interim relief, freezing injunctions, asset recovery, debt collection and insolvency matters
  • Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
  • Representation of corporate clients and individuals in domestic and international criminal defence and regulatory enforcement proceedings
  • Conduct of internal investigations
  • Representation of clients in legal assistance proceedings in civil and criminal matters

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Switzerland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Schellenberg Wittmer has an established practice offering advice to notable local and international clients on complex commercial disputes, including shareholder litigation and post-M&A disputes. The law firm also assists with banking, financial and insurance cases, in addition to advising on frozen assets and compensation matters. The department equally attracts clients for its knowledge of class actions and antitrust-related damages claims, with further expertise in bankruptcy litigation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stefan Leimgruber
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Stefan Leimgruber
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Band 3
Stefan Leimgruber advises clients across a variety of sectors, including finance and construction. His experience covers class action and injunction proceedings, as well as post-M&A disputes.

Stefan Leimgruber is a brilliant, pragmatic lawyer who is good at thinking outside of the box.

Stefan Leimgruber is an excellent litigator and a very strong practitioner.

Stefan is a very active and smart litigator.

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
3
Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
3
Band 3

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny is well placed to assist with banking and financial disputes, with further activity in insurance litigation, insolvency disputes and antitrust work.

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny understands all the different aspects of complex cases. He is very prudent and takes care of them all. He really knows his stuff.

He digs deep into the law and and is very good at analysing complex matters. He is also easy to work with, approachable and responsive.

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny is a very strategic thinker who takes all factors into account and advises on the right path.

Louis Burrus
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Louis Burrus
4
Band 4

Louis Burrus is a well-regarded practitioner in the Swiss litigation market with experience handling complex corporate and banking disputes.

Louis is imaginative and very responsive, and he has good ideas.

Louis has deep knowledge and strong experience in complex and international litigation cases. He understands and adapts to the needs of his clients.

Louis Burrus is really responsive and immediately reachable.

I have always been impressed by his intelligence, creativity and ability to deliver practical, client-focused solutions. He combines strong legal knowledge with excellent service.

Matthias Gstoehl
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Matthias Gstoehl
4
Band 4

Matthias Gstoehl advises clients on cross-border post-M&A, financial and tax disputes. He demonstrates additional skill in criminal proceedings and investigations relating to fraud and embezzlement.

Matthias Gstoehl is a truly outstanding practitioner. He is our go-to lawyer in Switzerland.

Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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Switzerland

Litigation

Stefan Leimgruber
3
Stefan Leimgruber
3
Band 3
Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
3
Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
3
Band 3
Louis Burrus
4
Louis Burrus
4
Band 4
Matthias Gstoehl
4
Matthias Gstoehl
4
Band 4

Members

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Alexander Jolles

Benjamin Borsodi

Charles Goumaz

Clara Poglia

Head of Department

George Ayoub

Louis Burrus

Head of Department

Paul Gully-Hart

Peter Burckhardt

Head of Department

Simone Nadelhofer

Stefan Leimgruber

Urs Hoffman-Nowotny