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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

1
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. Schellenberg Wittmer boasts an excellent track record representing states and numerous prestigious financial institutions as plaintiffs and defendants in white-collar crime matters. Its areas of particular expertise include cross-border asset tracing and recovery, as well as fraud, money laundering and corruption investigations.

Work Highlights

Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

  • Schellenberg Wittmer assisted Gunvor Group with internal and criminal investigations relating to allegations of corruption in Ecuador.

Strengths

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I am very satisfied with Schellenberg Wittmer. The lawyers are super efficient, very fast, easy, approachable and always on time. They are down to earth and the advice is always on point.

Litigation respondent
Global

The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and have profound expertise. I also appreciate their strategic approaches, which lead to success. The pleadings are very well written and straight to the point.

Litigation respondent
Global

Schellenberg Wittmer have a high level of expertise, constant availability and strong commitment. The team are also diverse, highly qualified, available at all times and always hands-on.

Litigation respondent
Global

Schellenberg Wittmer is the disputes powerhouse among the large Swiss law firms. The partners are extremely smart and pragmatic when it comes to finding the best solutions for clients.

Litigation respondent
Global

Schellenberg Wittmer's strengths include the high quality of its practitioners, their international experience as well as their experience working on complex cases.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Stefan Leimgruber
3
Stefan Leimgruber
3
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 very hard-working and skilled lawyer. He is really good.

I can highly recommend Stefan Leimgruber. He is a great practitioner.

We have always been satisfied with his work.

We like working with Stefan Leimgruber. He is technically very good and has a lot of experience in our area.

Stefan Leimgruber is our go-to lawyer for banking litigation.

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Christian Girod
4
Christian Girod
4
Band 4

Christian Girod has experience in commercial litigation. He represents multinationals as defendants in class actions and also acts in disputes in the finance and insurance sectors.

Christian Girod is an extremely good lawyer who has seen everything. I value the experience that he brings to the matter.

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Matthias Gstoehl
4
Matthias Gstoehl
4
Band 4

Matthias Gstoehl advises clients on cross-border post-M&A, financial and capital markets disputes, with further strength in avoidance and damages claims. He demonstrates additional skill in criminal proceedings and investigations related to fraud and asset recovery.

Matthias Gstoehl is an extremely impressive lawyer.

Matthias Gstoehl is an outstanding litigator. His quick comprehension, availability and clear communication skills are impressive.

Matthias Gstoehl focuses on the details, is very solid to work with and is knowledgeable in all areas where we have touched base.

Matthias Gstoehl does an excellent job for us. He is a great litigator who is very experienced.

Matthias Gstoehl is a very solid lawyer who writes good, compelling briefs.

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Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
4
Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
4
Band 4
Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny is well placed to assist with banking and financial disputes, with further activity in insurance litigation.

I have been extremely happy with Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny's broad knowledge and his ability to bring both general law and case law into the situation.

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny has a very good style. He keeps to the point and writes really well. He is extremely smart, very well prepared and knows where the main problems lie.

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny has extremely profound expertise and is a strategic mastermind.

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny is highly intelligent and offers a great combination of commercial awareness and academic skills.

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny is truly impressive. He is not only an excellent lawyer and litigator, but also a great strategic mind who guides clients competently through the challenges of complex litigation.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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Stefan Leimgruber
3
Stefan Leimgruber
3
Band 3
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Christian Girod
4
Christian Girod
4
Band 4
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Matthias Gstoehl
4
Matthias Gstoehl
4
Band 4
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Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
4
Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
4
Band 4
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Members

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Alexander Jolles

Alexander von Ziegler

Benjamin Borsodi

Clara Poglia

Head of Department

George Ayoub

Louis Burrus

Head of Department

Paul Gully-Hart

Peter Burckhardt

Head of Department

Stefan Leimgruber

Urs Hoffman-Nowotny