LAWYER PROFILE

Stefanie Pfisterer

Europe 2026

Homburger

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

3 years ranked

Litigation

Switzerland

1 year ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Stefanie Pfisterer specializes in dispute resolution. She has broad experience as counsel and arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings. Stefanie Pfisterer has been involved in more than 50 arbitration proceedings under various arbitration rules. She is experienced in disputes arising, inter alia, out of M&A transactions, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, agency and distribution, and international sales contracts. She also frequently pursues enforcement, interim relief and/or annulment proceedings in relation to arbitral awards/arbitration proceedings. Furthermore, Stefanie Pfisterer represents clients in complex court proceedings in a broad range of matters, in particular in international and cross-border disputes. Contentious international trust and estate matters are her other areas of focus. In particular, she represents entrepreneurs, foundations, and international families in contentious trust and estate matters. Stefanie Pfisterer is Vice President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre, a member of the board of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, and a lecturer at the University of St. Gallen.

Career

Qualified in Switzerland, 2007, and New York, 2013. Doctoral student/research assistant at the University of Zurich, Law School, Prof. Anton K. Schnyder, 2009-2011. Associate at a law firm in Bern, 2009-2011. Senior Associate at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in London, 2012-2014. Joined Homburger in 2014. Partner of Homburger since 2021. Member (since 2021) and Vice President (since 2024) of the Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre. Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR since 2021. Member of the ASA board since 2026. Lecturer at the University of St. Gallen since 2021.

Professional Memberships

Harvard Law School (LL.M., 2012). University of Zurich (Dr. iur., summa cum laude, 2012). University of Bern (MLaw, summa cum laude, 2007).

Publications

Stefanie Pfisterer is the author of numerous publications in the field of dispute resolution, including commentaries on the Federal Act on Private International Law (IPRG), the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure Code of Civil Procedure and the Swiss Rules.

Personal

Endurance sports.

Education

Harvard Law School

LL.M.

2012

University of Zurich

Dr. iur., summa cum laude

2012

University of Zurich

MLaw, summa cum laude

2007

Key sectors

Environmental and WasteFamily Offices and High Net WorthIndustrials, Engineering and ManufacturingSportHealth and Life Sciences

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stefanie Pfisterer represents clients in arbitrations relating to agreement and contractual disputes. She is also active on matters relating to construction, natural resources and media, and has experience representing under Swiss Rules and in ICC proceedings.

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Litigation - Switzerland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Stefanie Pfisterer is an experienced litigator who frequently acts on significant disputes in the public sphere, especially in relation to climate change and arbitration-related litigation. She displays further strength in shareholder and cybersecurity mandates.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Stefanie Pfisterer is my favourite lawyer in Switzerland.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Stefanie is always keen to help, very knowledgeable and user-friendly. She is a real star in the making.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Stefanie Pfisterer is thorough, diligent and efficient, and her advice is also practical. It is a tremendous pleasure to have her on the case.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Stefanie Pfisterer is an outstanding lawyer. She has deep technical knowledge and provides practical, business-oriented assessments.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
We highly recommend Stefanie for her smart and professional legal expertise, communication skills and sense of responsibility across all aspects.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Working with Stefanie is a super experience.
LitigationChambers European Guide