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Provided by Peter Altorfer

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After pursuing a career at a Swiss universal bank, Peter Altorfer decided to get a start in the legal profession at a smaller law office specialized in advising and litigating on behalf of banks. In recent years, the importance of private clients and the work of legal entities in supervisory bodies have increased.

In addition to analyzing legal issues, Peter Altorfer is interested in how problems are embedded within private clients’ broader environments. He is also on the board of directors of various companies, as well as on the board of trustees of a number of non-profit organizations. He appreciates the variety in his work that comes from advising both companies and private individuals.

Career

2000-present, Partner / Of Counsel at Wenger Vieli Ltd.; 1990-2000, Partner at Belser Altorfer & Partner; 1988-1990, Lawyer at a law firm in Zurich; 1986-1988, Vice President at a listed Swiss Bank; 1984, Internship at a law firm in New York; 1983-1985, Collaborator in the Legal Department of a listed Swiss Bank.

Professional Memberships

IBA; Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations; IMD International.

Personal

Languages include German, English and French.

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Peter Altorfer has longstanding experience representing banks in financial disputes. He is well versed in handling multi-jurisdictional cases.

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