Department profile
VISCHER

Restructuring/Insolvency

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VISCHER

About

Provided by VISCHER

In financially critical situations, the coordinated collaboration of specialists from a variety of areas of expertise is indispensable: in addition to proficiency in insolvency law itself, expertise in the areas of corporate law, litigation, labour law, IP law and tax law is also essential. The firm has the in-depth knowledge and extensive experience necessary for managing complex mandates, whether from the perspective of a creditor or an affected company.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Switzerland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

VISCHER is recognised for its restructuring and corporate recovery work. The law firm acts for distressed companies, financial institutions and creditor committees. The team also advises on creditors' committee work. It is active on cross-border liquidations, as well as assisting with debt collection.

Notable practitioners

Benedict Christ is a key contact at the law firm.

Work Highlights

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  • VISCHER advised Picanol on its acquisition of the activities of Osterwalder as part of its restructuring process.

Members

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  • Benedict F. Christ

    Head of Department

  • Robert Bernet

  • Sandro Bernet

  • Adrian Briner

  • Gian-Andrea Caprez

  • Julia Crifasi-Käser

  • Adrian Dörig

  • Daniele Favalli

  • Karin Graf

  • Markus Guggenbühl

  • Ria Gurtner

  • Lukas Holzer

  • Seraina Jenny-Tsering

  • Rebekka Keller

  • Jürg Luginbühl

  • Aline Mata

  • Felix C. Meier-Dieterle

  • Christian Oetiker

  • Christian Schneiter

  • Prabhjot K. Singh

  • Thomas Steiner-Krizaj

  • Thomas Weibel

  • Christian Wyss

  • Qinqin Yao

  • Lukas Züst

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