LAWYER PROFILE

Balz Gross

Europe 2026

Homburger

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

6 years ranked

Litigation

Switzerland

6 years ranked

Employment

Switzerland

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Homburger

Practice Areas

Balz Gross is the Head of Homburger’s Disputes (Litigation / Arbitration) practice. He advises clients on the international coordination of arbitral, state court and criminal proceedings covering multiple jurisdictions. He has extensive experience regarding all aspects of international arbitration (ICSID, ICC, LCIA, Swiss Rules, ad hoc, etc.) and complex litigation before Swiss state courts and authorities, including criminal proceedings and employment (compensation) related disputes. He has acted as party counsel in more than one hundred international arbitrations, in particular in proceedings relating to mergers and acquisitions, long-term supply contracts, distribution contracts and joint ventures. Balz Gross acts as counsel in large, mostly international proceedings before the state courts in all Swiss cantons, in particular the Commercial Courts, and represents foreign and Swiss clients in proceedings involving criminal law issues. Balz Gross is the Co-Head of the Employment and Executive Compensation Practice and has extensive experience in employment related disputes and employment aspects of transactions.

Career

Graduated lic. iur. (summa cum laude, 1989), and Dr. iur. (1996) from University of Zurich, LL.M. Harvard Law School (1995). Qualified 1994. Partner of Homburger 2002.

Professional Memberships

Zurich and Swiss Bar Associations, IBA, ASA, Singapore International Commercial Court.

Publications

Publications on the Swiss Civil Procedure Code, Labour Law Act, fraud and money laundering, recovery of assets, liability in tort and jurisdiction.

Personal

Swiss citizen, born 1964.

Key sectors

Business and Professional ServicesEnergy and UtilitiesHealth and Life SciencesIndustrials, Engineering and ManufacturingResources and Mining

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Litigation - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Balz Gross has vast experience representing Swiss and international clients in commercial litigation, including post-M&A and shareholder disputes. He acts for both corporate clients and state entities.

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Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Balz Gross remains one of the leading arbitration counsel in Switzerland and leads the law firm's arbitration practice. He often acts in disputes arising from contracts or other agreements, frequently acting for clients in the natural resources and technology sectors. He has notable experience in both ICC and Swiss Rules proceedings, including acting on set-aside procedures.

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Employment - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Balz Gross is known for his experience advising on employee transfers, dismissals of senior executives and employment-related litigation. His work often involves international aspects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Balz Gross is deservedly one of the heavyweights of the industry.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Balz Gross is a leading practitioner in Zürich.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Balz Gross is truly one of a kind. He is exceptionally intelligent and deeply focused on the case. He builds his strategy on solid evidence, commercial reality and a well-structured legal approach.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Balz Gross is one of the top lawyers in his field. He knows the issues inside out and does an excellent job as an expert. He is very efficient and great to work with.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Balz Gross is very versatile and understands the commercial demands of large international clients. He is very responsive, positive and easy to deal with.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Balz Gross is a great strategist who is commercially sophisticated and immensely knowledgeable.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide