Homburger, Litigation | Chambers Global Profile

About

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The litigation team is one of the largest and most effective in Switzerland. The firm supports its clients in the avoidance of disputes and it represents enterprises, entrepreneurs, foundations and private persons in civil and commercial matters before all Swiss courts and in administrative proceedings before Swiss authorities. Furthermore, the firm supports its clients in their litigation matters in other countries and coordinates parallel contentious matters in various jurisdictions.

Chambers Review

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Litigation - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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 on criminal investigations, including bribery investigations.

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Work Highlights

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Homburger represented Holcim in climate change proceedings before the Cantonal Court of Zug, brought by inhabitants of Pari, an Indonesian island.

Strengths

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"Homburger offers impeccable, timely and diligent services."

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"The lawyers at Homburger have the expertise and experience to give practical advice in complex matters and to work under time pressure."

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"When it gets complex in Switzerland, this is the firm that you want to have working for you."

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"Homburger offers impeccable, timely and diligent services."

Litigation respondent
Global

"The lawyers at Homburger have the expertise and experience to give practical advice in complex matters and to work under time pressure."

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"When it gets complex in Switzerland, this is the firm that you want to have working for you."

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Notable Practitioners

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Balz Gross

Head of Litigation

Band 1

Balz Gross has vast experience representing Swiss and international clients in commercial litigation cases, including post-M&A disputes.

"Balz Gross is very considered, thorough and calm, and has an excellent client manner. He has a reassuring presence."

"He is very knowledgeable when it comes to procedural law, he is structured in the way he works, I think he is very easy to work with."

"Balz is a pragmatic lawyer who is always focused on the essentials."

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Felix Dasser

Band 3

Felix Dasser regularly acts on cross-border disputes. He has particular experience assisting clients in climate change litigation and insurance-related disputes

"Felix Dasser's advice is technically really good but he pairs this with a deep knowledge. He has seen everything and can put the nuts and bolts into perspective."

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Roman Baechler

Head of Litigation

Up and Coming

Roman Baechler represents clients in a range of litigation mandates, including those involving post-M&A disputes and defects. He offers notable experience acting for banks and other finance institutions.

"Roman Baechler is very quickly understanding of the issue and good at elaborating arguments. He's agile when the situation changes or new facts come to a case."

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