Litigation | Global

Bär & Karrer possesses a strong team with notable capabilities in commercial litigation, especially regarding post-M&A, shareholder and contractual claims. The law firm provides further litigation advice on a range of mandates including real estate disputes, enforcement proceedings and environmental damages. The team at Bär & Karrer frequently represents companies from the banking and financial services industries as both claimants and respondents in commercial disputes.

Homburger has a standout litigation practice with particular strength in corporate litigation, including breach of payment obligations and shareholder disputes. The law firm is also skilled in handling litigation arising from M&A transactions, in addition to high-profile administrative disputes. It is highly regarded for construction and manufacturing disputes. Additionally, the team acts on distribution, investment and liability matters across the media, technology and real estate sectors.

Lenz & Staehelin possesses a robust commercial litigation practice that is routinely mandated on complex multi-jurisdictional cases. The law firm frequently advises on post-M&A disputes, contractual breaches and banking litigation for international clients in the pharmaceutical, financial services and telecommunications sectors. The team is additionally equipped to handle cases with parallel civil and criminal proceedings.

Schellenberg Wittmer has an established practice offering advice to notable local and international clients on complex commercial disputes, including shareholder litigation and post-M&A disputes. The law firm also assists with banking, financial and insurance cases, in addition to advising on frozen assets and compensation matters. The department equally attracts clients for its knowledge of class actions and antitrust-related damages claims, with further expertise in bankruptcy litigation.

Niederer Kraft Frey offers a well-regarded commercial litigation practice with prominent activity in corporate and post-M&A cases. The law firm further assists with commercial agreement disputes and construction law issues. Niederer Kraft Frey offers extensive expertise acting in banking and financial disputes. The team acts for companies from a range of sectors including automotive, banking and pharmaceuticals.

Walder Wyss offers broad expertise in the litigation arena. The team frequently assists with corporate disputes, such as shareholders' agreements, share purchase agreements and real estate litigation. The lawyers also advise on financial disputes encompassing banking, cryptocurrency and distribution matters. The team at Walder Wyss displays further expertise in handling environmental damage cases. Clients benefit from the law firm's extensive network of offices in all of the country's language regions.

Lalive has a respected litigation practice with a strong track record of handling disputes for a range of clients, including domestic and international corporations as well as banks. The law firm is experienced in acting in litigation arising from commercial and financial law. Lalive also attracts both corporates and private individuals seeking assistance with parallel civil and criminal proceedings. The lawyers additionally offer expertise in the enforcement of arbitral awards.

Nater Dallafior boasts a well-respected team undertaking instructions from a range of clients in commercial and civil claims. The law firm frequently assists with commercial agreements, in addition to advising on insurance claims. The lawyers display further activity in bankruptcy-related cases and administrative proceedings. The law firm is particularly active on behalf of banks and private clients.

Pestalozzi is capable of assisting clients with a wide variety of proceedings, including commercial and banking litigation as well as bankruptcy-related disputes. The law firm also regularly acts on contractual disputes, especially in relation to alleged breaches of distribution and licensing agreements. The team frequently represents international corporates and high-net-worth clients. Pestalozzi is also trusted to advise on arbitration-related litigation, including the enforcement of arbitral awards.

Wartmann Merker is a well-regarded dispute resolution boutique. The law firm is particularly popular with domestic and international banks for financial litigation. It advises on contractual and malpractice disputes, with further activity in claims for damages, supply issues and asset recovery cases. The lawyers are also well regarded by clients engaged in the logistics, maritime and food sectors.

Wenger Vieli assists with a broad range of corporate and commercial litigation, including post-M&A and contractual disputes. It further advises on insurance coverage disputes and liability litigation. The team at Wenger Vieli also assists with banking disputes, including those relating to cryptocurrencies. Clients can rely on the law firm for representation before several cantonal courts, as well as the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.

CMS advises on disputes relating to various sectors, including banking and finance, construction and manufacturing. The team is particularly active in liability litigation, as well as damages claims and bankruptcy-related disputes. The law firm also acts on contentious technology and data protection matters, in addition to the termination of contractual arrangements. Clients can rely on the law firm for support in cases across a variety of cantonal courts.

Kellerhals Carrard is active in contractual litigation, with further involvement in insurance and banking litigation. The law firm is also adept at handling real estate and construction disputes, as well as cases in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors. The team at Kellerhals Carrard displays additional skill in cases arising from the breach or termination of commercial agreements. Clients benefit from the law firm's strength in insolvency law to handle contentious matters in this field.

MLL Legal is an experienced practice handling a variety of litigation mandates, including post-M&A, banking and contractual disputes. It offers further assistance with insurance, construction and IP-related litigation. The team skilfully represents clients before several Swiss courts and is equally well equipped to advise on cross-border proceedings. The department is additionally sought out by clients for representation in bankruptcy-related litigation and enforcement actions.

Niedermann Rechtsanwälte is a litigation-focused boutique which displays a strong presence in the market. The law firm assists clients with banking and finance disputes, commercial litigation and corporate claims, including shareholder disputes and class action lawsuits. The team is further skilled in handling cases arising out of bankruptcy proceedings and investment issues, as well as insurance claims.

VISCHER has an established practice group assisting clients with a broad range of litigation mandates. The law firm is well placed to act on contractual issues and damages claims, in addition to banking disputes. VISCHER has further activity in construction disputes, liability litigation and fraud allegations. The law firm frequently represents clients in a range of sectors including finance, insurance, manufacturing and retail.

5Gambit Disputes represents clients in a range of corporate and commercial litigation, including post-M&A issues, defamation lawsuits and investment disputes. The team is well placed to act on multi-jurisdictional litigation, acting for international investors and corporate clients. Lawyers in the firm also assist with the enforcement of international awards in Switzerland.

International law firm Baker McKenzie boasts a global clientele from a wide variety of sectors, including banking, manufacturing and logistics. The lawyers frequently handle cross-border post-M&A disputes, insolvency-related litigation and enforcement actions. The team also advises on litigation in the construction, insurance and technology fields, including cases concerning coverage claims, building defects and IT procurement contracts.

Bratschi has a strong domestic offering, with particular expertise in construction disputes and financial litigation. The law firm also handles corporate disputes relating to joint venture and post-M&A issues, as well as cases arising from the performance of contractual agreements and inheritance issues. The team acts for clients in the energy, manufacturing and transport sectors.

Prager Dreifuss has a noted team handling a wide range of litigation mandates. The law firm represents clients in D&O liability litigation, contract disputes and bondholder matters. The law firm advises on contentious cases in the retail, real estate and finance sectors. The team works with the law firm's restructuring department in bankruptcy litigation.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan acts on a range of cross-border corporate and financial disputes, drawing on the power of its international network. The lawyers frequently represent clients in collective action-style disputes, regulatory issues and insolvency-related litigation. The law firm also assists corporate clients with post-M&A litigation and contentious cases related to the interpretation of contractual agreements. The team is equally recognised for its ability to advise on the enforcement of foreign judgments.

Wenger Plattner is well placed to assist with corporate and financial litigation, including bankruptcy-related disputes, shareholder issues and allegations of mismanagement. The law firm is additionally well equipped to handle contentious cases arising from breaches to contractual agreements, as well as related damages and reimbursement claims. The team's practice is further complemented by its knowledge of inheritance disputes and liability issues.