Bernard Vischer
High Net Worth Guide 2023
Band 1 : Private Wealth Law
Band 1
About
Provided by Bernard Vischer
Practice Areas
Private Wealth, Business Aviation, Corporate & Commercial, Trade and Transport
Career
2000 - Member of the Management Committee of Schellenberg Wittmer (Managing Partner 2002-2007)
1990 - Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
1984 - Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
Professional Memberships
• Author or co-author of several publications on topics relating to international litigation and arbitration which are frequently cited by courts
• Member of the Geneva Bar, the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and The International Academy for Trust and Estate Lawyers (TIATEL)
Experience
• Advises entrepreneurs and families on governance, dispute prevention and succession in privately held/controlled businesses
• Extensive practical experience in corporate and transactional matters, with a focus on the shipping and aviation industries
Education
1983 - LL.M., University of Pennsylvania
1980 - Bar Admission in Switzerland
1978 - lic. iur., University of Geneva
Awards
Legal 500: Private Clients (Hall of Fame), Transport 2012-2021
Who's Who Legal 2012-2021
Chambers & Partners: High Net Worth Guide 2012-2020
Expert Guides 2014-2020
CityWealth Leaders List 2017-2020
Private Client Global Elite 2018-2021