About

Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Our Restructuring and Insolvency Group comprises multilingual lawyers versed in both civil law and common law tradition. Many of our specialists have previously held positions with Swiss courts.

The firm is recognised as a leader in restructuring and insolvency, including insolvency-related litigation. Schellenberg Wittmer can consolidate a large, qualified team at short notice in both French-speaking and German-speaking Switzerland. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) and courts frequently entrust our team with insolvency administration thanks to our excellent track record and reputation. Our team members regularly work within or in collaboration with other practice groups (such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate and Commercial, Banking and Finance, Litigation).

We advise and represent clients in restructuring and bankruptcy matters. We act as litigators in the Swiss courts and as bankruptcy administrators.

Our firm has the expertise and experience to take on the most complex insolvency matters, including those with an international dimension, such as assisting foreign receivers and bankruptcy trustees in expansion of insolvency proceedings into Switzerland.




Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Switzerland

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Schellenberg Wittmer advises on high-profile cross-border restructuring and insolvencies, with increasing activity on the enforcement of foreign bankruptcies. The law firm represents creditors in bankruptcies and liquidations, as well as advising distressed businesses on restructuring moratoriums. The department is highly sought after by clients from the financial and insurance sectors for advice on liquidations, investigations and the civil and criminal liability of directors. The team members are frequently appointed as court administrators and receivers, with additional experience in asset sale negotiations.

Work Highlights

Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

  • Schellenberg Wittmer advised Kinarus Therapeutics Holding, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, on its filing for bankruptcy in Basel, as well as on capital raisings and restructuring options prior to bankruptcy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Vincent Jeanneret
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Vincent Jeanneret
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Senior Statespeople
Geneva-based Vincent Jeanneret has an impressive track record of acting as a receiver and administrator in bankruptcy proceedings. Jeanneret also acts on distressed M&A transactions.
Olivier Hari
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Olivier Hari
3
Band 3
Olivier Hari assists with bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings, advising both debtors and creditors.

Olivier Hari embodies a high level of service and sophistication, with a clear focus on delivering top quality work.

Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Vincent Jeanneret
S
Vincent Jeanneret
S
Senior Statespeople
Olivier Hari
3
Olivier Hari
3
Band 3

Members

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Benno Strub

Louis Burrus

Marcel Jakob

Olivier Hari

Olivier Hari

Head of Department

Stefan Leimgruber

Tarek Houdrouge

Head of Department

Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny

Head of Department