About

Provided by Wartmann Merker

We represent both domestic and international companies, as well as individuals, in commercial disputes before the Swiss courts. Our litigation services cover a broad spectrum, including commercial, corporate, labour, construction, transportation and insurance matters for clients across diverse industries, often involving cross-border implications.


A key focus of our litigation practice is the financial industry. We have extensive experience and expertise in advocating for the interests of banks and financial service providers. Additionally, we represent clients in white-collar crime proceedings, regulatory investigations and other matters before Swiss authorities.


Chambers Review

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Litigation - Switzerland

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Wartmann Merker is a well-regarded dispute resolution boutique. The law firm is particularly popular with domestic and international banks for financial litigation. It advises on contractual and malpractice disputes, with further activity in claims for damages, supply issues and asset recovery cases. The lawyers are also well regarded by clients engaged in the logistics, maritime and food sectors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Reichart
2
Peter Reichart
Head of Litigation
2
Band 2

Peter Reichart is a respected litigator who frequently acts for clients on complex banking and finance disputes. He is particularly well placed to advise on shareholder actions, compensation claims, malpractice allegations and asset management matters.

Peter Reichart is a very experienced and meticulous counsel, in the best sense of the words.

Peter Reichart is a seasoned and experienced lawyer who leads difficult discussions and litigation with confidence.

Peter Reichart is a very smart and sophisticated disputes practitioner. He is also very friendly, pragmatic and easygoing.

Peter Reichart is one of those super smart lawyers that you love to have on your side.

Dominic Hägler
U
Dominic Hägler
U
Up and Coming

Dominic Hägler displays a strong focus on contentious work for financial groups, advising on compensation claims and contractual matters. He also assists with corporate disputes relating to post-M&A and directors' liability litigation.

Dominic Hägler is a pragmatic lawyer who is easy to deal with.

Dominic Hägler has a hardworking and solution-focused personality.

Dominic Hägler is a very skilled and reliable lawyer, and working with him has been a great experience. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wartmann Merker

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Litigation

Peter Reichart
2
Peter Reichart
Head of Litigation
2
Band 2
Dominic Hägler
U
Dominic Hägler
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Andrea Roth

Anne-Catherine Hahn

Christoph Mettler

Giovanna Montanaro

Hägler Dominic

Lukas Innerebner

Merens Cahannes

Peter Reichart

Peter Reichart

Head of Department

Reto Strittmatter

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