Litigation
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 4
Contact number
+41 58 211 3400About
Provided by VISCHER
VISCHER's experienced Dispute Resolution team of dedicated litigators represents clients from all sectors in complex national and transnational commercial litigation and arbitration. The sizeable team is able to handle big tickets on short notice. The team acts in numerous languages.
The team is constantly thinking ahead strategically, with a view to later enforcement. The clients describe the team as reliable, trustworthy, highly skilled, proactive, and dynamic. The Dispute Resolution team is passionate about quality and fully independent.
Chambers Review
VISCHER has an established practice group assisting clients with a broad range of litigation mandates. The law firm is well placed to act on contractual claims and damages claims. Vischer has further activity in liability litigation and fraud. The law firm frequently represents high net worth individuals in inheritance law disputes.
Work Highlights
- VISCHER acted for the municipality of Reinach on proceedings against the main contractor of a public swimming pool project, pertaining to planning and construction mistakes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VISCHER offers efficient, effective, excellent response times and consummate service."
"The lawyers are very knowledgeable, with an extensive network of experts."
"The team is strong and has the ability to quickly apprehend sophisticated cases."
"VISCHER offers efficient, effective, excellent response times and consummate service."
"The lawyers are very knowledgeable, with an extensive network of experts."
"The team is strong and has the ability to quickly apprehend sophisticated cases."
Notable Practitioners
Karin Graf is well placed to represent clients in cases arising out of bankruptcy as well as in financial claims.
"Karin Graf is very strong in negotiations and litigation. She is extremely effective in development of the defence strategy."
Thomas Weibel represents clients in an array of litigation mandates, including shareholder and contractual disputes. He also has experience acting on intellectual property disputes.
"He's a very thoughtful and smart guy."
"Thomas Weibel is practical, efficient and impressive all around."
Ranked Lawyers at
VISCHER
Switzerland
Members
Provided by VISCHER
Aline Mata
Andreas Müller
Barbara Badertscher
Christian Oetiker
Daniele Favalli
Head of Department
Felix C. Meier-Dieterle
Gérald Virieux
Head of Department
Ilaria Valentina Ianieri
Julia Crifasi-Käser
Linus Fessler
Lorenz Ehrler
Lukas Holzer
Marc Ph. Prinz
Miriam Mignoli-Tiefenbacher
Pascal Burgunder
Prabhjot K. Singh
Raphael Butz
Sabrine Schnyder
Selim Keller
Thomas Gelzer
Thomas Steiner-Krizaj
Head of Department
Tina B. Jäger