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Europe Guide 2023
Switzerland Restructuring/Insolvency
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4 Ranked Lawyers

About

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Drawing on their vast body of experience, our team analyse crisis situations rapidly and cost-effectively. In a race against time, we devise solutions for creditors and debtors that are easy to implement and assist in implementing these solutions with optimum results.

Enforcement
By way of execution (attachment or debt enforcement proceedings), we enforce domestic and foreign judgments for national and international creditors against debtors, who are resident, have their registered office, or hold assets in Switzerland.

Composition proceedings and bankruptcy
In composition proceedings and bankruptcies, we act as administrators, liquidators, trustees in bankruptcy, or members of creditor committees. We bring actions to contest schedules of claims and avoidance actions. We assist foreign receivers and trustees in bankruptcy in expanding insolvency proceedings into Switzerland and in recovering assets located there.

Restructuring
We develop reorganisation plans for debtors in financial distress and assist in their implementation. We conduct negotiations with important creditors (lenders, employees, or suppliers) and advise on M&A transactions in crisis situations.

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Switzerland
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What the team is known for

Wenger Plattner has a stellar practice that represents both creditors and debtors in bankruptcies and liquidations. The team is market-leading for pre-insolvency and restructuring advice, often advising large domestic companies from the financial services and energy industries. The department is noted for its adept handling of cross-border matters. The lawyers often act as FINMA-appointed liquidators.

Work Highlights

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  • Since 2015 Brigitte Umbach-Spahn and Karl Wüthrich have served as FINMA-appointed liquidators of Bank Hottinger & Cie. In 2021 the two Wenger lawyers advised on a corporate responsibility claim that has been launched by the bankruptcy trustees.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Karl Wüthrich
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Karl Wüthrich
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Senior Statespeople

Karl Wüthrich receives praise for his longstanding presence in the market. He offers extensive expertise in handling insolvency proceedings.

"He is deeply connected."

Brigitte Umbach-Spahn
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Brigitte Umbach-Spahn
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Brigitte Umbach-Spahn acts as administrator in debt restructuring, with further noteworthy activity in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

"She is one of the best Swiss restructuring lawyers."

"Brigitte is very pragmatic and has a deep understanding on the business and economics of a case."

Fritz Rothenbühler
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Fritz Rothenbühler
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Band 4

Fritz Rothenbühler frequently acts as an administrator in bankruptcy proceedings. He is also regularly appointed as liquidator in liquidations. He assists clients from the manufacturing, fintech and maritime industries.

"He is very pragmatic and he has a natural authority."

Stefan Bossart
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Stefan Bossart
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Up and Coming

Stefan Bossart regularly acts on insolvency proceedings, bankruptcy cases and debt moratoriums for clients across a range of industries, notably energy and manufacturing.

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Restructuring/Insolvency

Karl Wüthrich
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Karl Wüthrich
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Senior Statespeople
Brigitte Umbach-Spahn
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Brigitte Umbach-Spahn
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Band 1
Fritz Rothenbühler
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Fritz Rothenbühler
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Band 4
Stefan Bossart
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Stefan Bossart
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Up and Coming

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