Peter Hafner
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : Litigation
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About
Provided by Peter Hafner
Practice Areas
Peter Hafner specializes in leading civil litigation in commercial and economic law cases. The focus of his work lies in representing the interests of companies from the finance and trade sectors in proceedings before state courts and arbitration tribunals, as well as in advising and safeguarding interests in contentious disputes between companies and their employees.
Career
Since 2024, Partner at Wenger Vieli Ltd.; 2006-2023, Partner at Wartmann Merker Ltd.; 2005, Partner at Eschmann & Erni; 2002-2004, Partner at Lenz & Staehelin; 1998-2001, Attorney at law at Lenz & Staehelin; 1997-1998, Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York; 1994-1996, Attorney at law at Lenz & Staehelin; 1993-1994, Research Assistant at the University of Zurich with Prof. Dr. Walter R. Schluep; 1991-1992, Junior Lawyer at Lenz & Staehelin.
Professional Memberships
Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations; Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA).
Publications
Numerous publications in legal journals and legal commentaries. See: https://www.wengervieli.ch/en-us/team/hafner-peter#journal
Personal
Peter Hafner speaks German, English and French
Chambers Review
Europe
Peter Hafner frequently assists with financial and post-M&A disputes. He acts for an impressive roster of domestic and international banking clients.
