Litigation | Europe

Homburger is a standout litigation practice with particular strength in corporate litigation, including breach of payment obligations and shareholder disputes. The law firm is also skilled at handling litigation arising from M&A transactions. It is highly regarded for construction and manufacturing disputes. The lawyers regularly assist Swiss banks with cross-border fraud investigations. The team predominantly acts for defendants in criminal investigations, including bribery investigations.

Lenz & Staehelin possesses a robust commercial litigation practice that is routinely mandated on complex multi-jurisdictional cases. The law firm frequently advises clients on post-M&A and banking litigation. Lenz & Staehelin has a strong reputation for corporate investigations and representation in criminal proceedings. It advises corporates on bribery, fraud and misappropriation of funds litigation. The lawyers also assist clients with asset recovery, embezzlement, money laundering and insider trading cases.

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.

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. Schellenberg Wittmer boasts an excellent track record representing states and numerous prestigious financial institutions as plaintiffs and defendants in white-collar crime matters. Its areas of particular expertise include cross-border asset tracing and recovery, as well as fraud, money laundering and corruption investigations.

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 in contractual disputes. Pestalozzi is well regarded for its white-collar crime practice, frequently representing financial institutions, private individuals and states as both plaintiffs and defendants. The team is experienced in asset tracing and recovery and in criminal investigations, including financial fraud, corruption and money laundering cases.

Walder Wyss offers broad expertise in the dispute resolution area. The law firm acts in a number of disputes involving commercial agreements. The team frequently assists with corporate disputes, such as shareholders' agreements, share purchase agreements and financial disputes. The team boasts additional strength in white-collar crime matters, including allegations of corruption, financial misconduct, money laundering and bribery. It is also skilled at challenging freezing orders. Clients benefit from the law firm's extensive network of offices in all of the country's language regions.

Lalive is 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 law. Lalive is highly regarded for its white-collar crime expertise, particularly in the area of cross-border fraud cases and money laundering allegations. Its additional areas of expertise include multi-jurisdictional corruption, bribery and embezzlement cases, as well as asset recovery and mutual legal assistance proceedings. The lawyers also 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.

Wenger Vieli assists with a broad range of corporate and commercial litigation matters, including post-M&A and contractual disputes. It further advises on banking and insurance coverage disputes, as well as liability litigation. The law firm also assists with employment law litigation.

CMS advises on disputes relating to various sectors, including banking and finance and manufacturing. The team is particularly active in liability litigation, as well as damages claims. CMS boasts a well-regarded white-collar crime practice, frequently acting on bribery and embezzlement allegations, as well as a number of fraud investigations, including fraudulent mismanagement, tax and investment fraud. The team at CMS further advises on whistle-blowing.

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. The team at Kellerhals Carrard displays additional skill in cases arising from the breach 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 inheritance claims. It offers further assistance with insurance, construction and IP-related disputes. 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.

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, as well as insurance claims.

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

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