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Provided by Dieter Hofmann
Dispute resolution in complex, mainly international cases, representation of clients in court and in arbitration proceedings, enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards and international legal assistance. Also sits as an arbitrator in international arbitrations. Considerable experience and expertise in complex disputes arising from share-holders’ agreements, joint-ventures, M&A transactions, international contracts, engineering and construction projects, banking, finance and (re-)insurance, directors’ liability and insolvency.
Law degree from Zurich University (1991, magna cum laude). Before joining Walder Wyss in 1999, he worked as a court law clerk in Zurich and as an attorney with major law firms in Zurich and in London. Admitted throughout Switzerland (1994). In 1999, he was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (not practicing).
Chair of the Zurich Bar Association’s Litigation Practice Group, past Chair of DRI – Dispute Resolution International, past Vice-Chair of the ABA Section of International Law’s Litigation Committee, etc.
All publications are available on www.walderwyss.com/dieter.hofmann.
He speaks German, English and French.
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Dieter Hofmann frequently advises on a wide range of contentious cases, including damages claims, investment disputes and commercial agreements.
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Dieter Hofmann has deep experience and an affinity for approaching complex, multi-jurisdictional matters strategically.
Dieter Hofmann is a very experienced lawyer who is very calm and does not get nervous. I really like his way of approaching issues.
I am very impressed by Dieter Hofmann; he is a really good arbitration counsel. When he argues, he knows how to make his point in a strong way. He is a no-nonsense person who asks very good questions.
Dieter Hofmann has deep experience and an affinity for approaching complex, multi-jurisdictional matters strategically.
Dieter Hofmann is a very experienced lawyer who is very calm and does not get nervous. I really like his way of approaching issues.
I am very impressed by Dieter Hofmann; he is a really good arbitration counsel. When he argues, he knows how to make his point in a strong way. He is a no-nonsense person who asks very good questions.
