Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 4
Contact number
+41 58 211 3400About
Provided by VISCHER
In financially critical situations, the coordinated collaboration of specialists from a variety of areas of expertise is indispensable: in addition to proficiency in insolvency law itself, expertise in the areas of corporate law, litigation, labour law, IP law and tax law is also essential. The firm has the in-depth knowledge and extensive experience necessary for managing complex mandates, whether from the perspective of a creditor or an affected company.
Chambers Review
VISCHER is recognised for its restructuring and corporate recovery work. The law firm acts for distressed companies, financial institutions and creditor committees. The team also advises on creditors' committee work. It is active on cross-border liquidations, as well as assisting with debt collection and foreign award recognitions.
Benedict Christ is a key client contact for the practice.
Work Highlights
- VISCHER assisted PricewaterhouseCoopers, acting as the liquidator of Lehman Brothers in Switzerland, with multiple regulatory and legal issues related to the ongoing unwinding of the Swiss Lehman Brothers entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VISCHER's services are outstanding. The firm has a true international practice enabling it to work on matters and cases involving multiple jurisdictions on a daily basis."
"VISCHER's services are outstanding. The firm has a true international practice enabling it to work on matters and cases involving multiple jurisdictions on a daily basis."
Members
Provided by VISCHER
Adrian Briner
Adrian Dörig
Aline Mata
Benedict F. Christ
Head of Department
Christian Oetiker
Christian Schneiter
Christian Wyss
Daniele Favalli
Felix C. Meier-Dieterle
Gian-Andrea Caprez
Julia Crifasi-Käser
Jürg Luginbühl
Karin Graf
Lukas Holzer
Lukas Züst
Markus Guggenbühl
Prabhjot K. Singh
Qinqin Yao
Rebekka Keller
Ria Gurtner
Robert Bernet
Sandro Bernet
Seraina Jenny-Tsering
Thomas Steiner-Krizaj
Thomas Weibel