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Roberto Dallafior
Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Litigation

Switzerland

5 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

5 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Arbitrators

Switzerland

1 Years Ranked

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About

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Practice Areas

Roberto Dallafior acts as counsel in proceedings before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies and acts as party appointed arbitrator or as chairperson in arbitration proceedings (mainly Swiss Rules, ICC, LCIA and ad hoc). He focuses on corporate and commercial disputes and on complex insurance, banking and financial litigation and arbitration (including banking insolvencies and FINMA enforcement proceedings).

Career

Admitted to the bar since 1990; junior associate (1986–1987); associate with Homburger Rechtsanwälte, Zurich (1990–1991 and 1993–1996); foreign associate with Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, Brussels (1992–1993); foreign associate with Brosio, Casati & Associati, Milan (1993); partner with Stern & Partner, merged into Hess Dallafior Rechtsanwälte, Zurich (1996–2006); partner with Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG, Zurich, since 2006 (founding partner)

Professional Memberships

Zurich Bar Association (ZAV); Swiss Bar Association (SAV); International Bar Association (IBA); Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA); London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).

Publications

Various publications in the fields of procedural, contract, antitrust and inheritance law.

Personal

Born 5 August 1961. Studies at the University of Zurich (lic iur, 1986; Dr iur, 1990); research assistant at the University of Zurich law school (1987-88); post graduate studies at the College of Europe (Diploma of Advanced European Legal Studies, 1992); since 1990 admitted to the Bar.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Litigation - Switzerland

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Roberto Dallafior is a well-respected practitioner acting in a range of proceedings, including insurance claims, banking litigation and commercial disputes.

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Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Roberto Dallafior assists clients with liability disputes, contractual arbitration and joint venture disputes. He acts in arbitration under ICC and Swiss rules, and is regularly appointed as a party-appointed arbitrator.

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Arbitrators - Switzerland

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial

Roberto Dallafior assists clients with liability disputes, contractual arbitration and joint venture disputes. He acts in arbitration under ICC and Swiss rules, and is regularly appointed as a party-appointed arbitrator.

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Strengths

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Roberto Dallafior has a knack for finding the light between the trees. He is incredibly tactical and really a fantastic adviser to work with.

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He has got very clear advice on what the best way forward is.

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Roberto Dallafior is very experienced, seasoned and pragmatic.

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Roberto Dallafior has good communication skills and provides good feedback.

Litigation respondent
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Roberto Dallafior acts prudently, precisely and with the necessary tenacity. His legal writing is of the highest quality and he has always represented my interests excellently.

Litigation respondent
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Roberto Dallafior is a very calm and reflective person, and you can see his experience. He can handle all legal issues in a calm and analytical way.

Arbitration Counsel respondent
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Roberto Dallafior is strategically very good. He has a lot of experience and this ability to foresee possible outcomes and developments.

Arbitration Counsel respondent
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Roberto Dallafior is very good at weighing up opportunities, chances and risks. His pleadings are very precise as well.

Arbitration Counsel respondent
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Roberto Dallafior can immediately see and focus on what is relevant. He is a very nice person to work with.

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