About

Provided by Wenger Plattner

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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Band 1

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

  • Brigitte Umbach-Spahn and Karl Wüthrich of Wenger Plattner served as FINMA-appointed liquidators of Bank Hottinger & Cie.

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 liquidations and insolvency proceedings.

Karl Wüthrich is a highly respected restructuring lawyer.

Brigitte Umbach-Spahn
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Brigitte Umbach-Spahn
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Band 1

Brigitte Umbach-Spahn is a highly regarded practitioner who regularly acts as administrator in debt restructuring, with further noteworthy activity in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings.

She is an outstanding lawyer.

Brigitte Umbach-Spahn is great to work with, goal-oriented and pragmatic.

I find Brigitte Umbach-Spahn to be very responsive with great depth of expertise and network.

Brigitte Umbach-Spahn is one of the best administrators in the market and is very technical. It is rare to see such a high profile.

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 a liquidator. He assists clients from the manufacturing, fintech and maritime industries.

Stephan Kesselbach
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Stephan Kesselbach
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Band 4
Stephan Kesselbach is frequently seen advising on bankruptcy proceedings and debt restructuring matters, often handling cross-border mandates.

Stephan Kesselbach provides very solid advice in a calm and professional manner.

Stephan Kesselbach has a high level of expertise.

Denise Jagmetti
Denise Jagmetti
Associates to watch

Denise Jagmetti earns recognition in the field through her involvement in cross-border insolvency matters.

Denise Jagmetti has vast court experience and is a very good lawyer.

Denise Jagmetti has a wonderful platform and is very easy to work with.

I think Denise Jagmetti is a really bright mind with lots of potential.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wenger Plattner

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Switzerland

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
Stephan Kesselbach
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Stephan Kesselbach
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Band 4
Denise Jagmetti
Denise Jagmetti
Associates to watch