Restructuring/Insolvency
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
Email address
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+41 58 658 58 58About
Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd
Walder Wyss’ restructuring and insolvency team has been involved in practically all prominent bankruptcy and creditors’ composition cases in Switzerland. Regularly we advise and represent big stake creditors in out of court arrangements and in Swiss composition and liquidation proceedings. Most cases have cross-border implications, leading to a cooperation of Walder Wyss with major international restructuring and insolvency law firms. Further, we have a large practice for financial restructurings and corporate rescue.
Walder Wyss manages both national and complex international cases, providing comprehensive legal services for strategic and financial restructuring as well as advice on non-performing business transactions and board room advice in critical situations.
We advise the interest groups involved with regard to Swiss insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, and also support foreign borrowers, receivers and liquidators when launching and coordinating parallel and ancillary proceedings under Swiss insolvency law. In addition, with the support of our experienced litigation group we conduct asset tracing and enforce claims against assets located in Switzerland.
Our restructuring and insolvency team plays an active role in its clients’ affairs. This applies both to out-of-court financial and debt restructuring as well as to court proceedings such as moratoriums under company law, standstill agreements and bankruptcy proceedings.
Chambers Review
Walder Wyss is well regarded for advising on both restructuring and corporate rescue matters. The team is particularly active advising creditors' committees and handling debt restructuring liquidations. The law firm assists with domestic and cross-border insolvency matters and related disputes, including financing transactions and distressed M&A.
Work Highlights
- Walder Wyss assisted Credit Suisse with its merger with UBS after the intervention of the Swiss Federal Department of Justice, the Swiss National Bank and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Walder Wyss is very strong and balanced."
"Walder Wyss has excellent understanding of cross-border insolvency issues."
"The firm offers a high service level and very good response time."
"Walder Wyss is aware of the market environment."
"The team at Walder Wyss is very strong and balanced."
"Walder Wyss has excellent understanding of cross-border insolvency issues."
"The firm offers a high service level and very good response time."
"Walder Wyss is aware of the market environment."
Notable Practitioners
Urs Schenker is recognised for his longevity and expertise in handling debt and financial restructurings.
"Urs provides perfect service in all matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
Walder Wyss Ltd
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd
Dominik Hohler
Head of Department
Micha Bühler
Michael Cartier
Head of Department
Thiemo Sturny