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Roberto Dallafior

Roberto Dallafior

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

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

Arbitrators - Switzerland

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

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

Strengths

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  • Roberto is very good in analysing the case and defining the strategy.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Roberto Dallafior brings an extraordinary wealth of experience.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Roberto Dallafior is experienced and always well prepared, offering strong professionalism and advocacy.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Roberto Dallafior is a very calm and really client-oriented lawyer who has a good sense for placing problems into context.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Roberto has a proven track record of handling complex cases.

    LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Roberto Dallafior is an experienced arbitrator. He is always well prepared and displays strong professionalism and advocacy.

    Arbitration CounselChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG (7)

Switzerland

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