Juerg Bloch
Europe Guide 2024
Band 3 : White-Collar Crime
Band 3
About
Provided by Juerg Bloch
Practice Areas
Juerg Bloch’s practice focuses on advising companies and individuals on corporate internal and regulatory investigations, white collar crime, crisis management, corporate governance, compliance and international civil and criminal judicial assistance matters. Much of Juerg’s work is international and involves regular contact with regulators and prosecutors in Switzerland and the United States. In addition, Juerg has extensive experience in complex domestic and cross-border litigation, enforcement and criminal proceedings. He advises across a wide range of sectors and industries, including aircraft and shipping, energy, chemical and commodities, financial services, industrials and leisure.
Career
University of Fribourg, lic.iur., with additional degree in European law (2004), Bar Admission in Switzerland (2008), New York University School of Law, LL.M. and Academic Career Research Fellow (2011), Bar Admission in New York State (2011), University of Fribourg, Dr. iur., magna cum laude (2014), Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE (2018). Niederer Kraft Frey, Associate (2013), Senior Associate (2016), Partner (2020-), Managing Partner (2024-).
Professional Memberships
Zurich Bar Association, Swiss Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, IBA International Bar Association, ACFE Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Chambers Review
Europe
Juerg Bloch has strong experience in complex international proceedings, often acting for financial groups and institutions. He frequently advises on fraud and insider trading matters, and also assists with compliance issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a very diligent and hard-working lawyer with a lot of attention to detail."
"He is very measured and sure-footed to deal with the ups and downs and keep the client comfortable."
"He is available day and night, and his advice is always thorough and well thought through."
"He is a very diligent and hard-working lawyer with a lot of attention to detail."
"He is very measured and sure-footed to deal with the ups and downs and keep the client comfortable."
"He is available day and night, and his advice is always thorough and well thought through."