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Transport: Aviation, maritime and rail
‘First name in the field’, Schellenberg Wittmer has built ‘a good name in the aviation and marine sectors’ for its ‘very prompt, reliable and professional service’. It continued to work for Skyguide and AXA Winterthur in representing the interests of Air Traffic Control in the Überlingen mid-air crash. The ‘very user-friendly and commercial’ Alexander von Ziegler and Bernard Vischer are highly recommended.
Benz Attorneys Ltd has ‘great expertise’, and advises on customs and excise, logistics, insurance and dispute resolution matters in maritime, air, rail and road transport. Christian Benz is recommended, as is shipping expert Raphael Brunner.
Froriep Renggli’s aviation and shipping team has expertise in financing, leasing, insolvency, liability and other litigation, as well as regulatory advice. Roland Kaufmann is recommended.
gbf Attorneys at Law provides an ‘an extraordinarily high level of service and a proactive approach’. The team provides ‘great value and advice’ in marine and aviation insurance and international trade clauses and conventions. Clients include AXA Insurance, Winterthur and various P&I clubs. Maritime expert Lars Gerspacher and Andreas Fankhauser are recommended.
Klein Attorneys Ltd has expertise in purchasing, registering and maintaining yachts and private and commercial aircraft. Gerrit Straub heads the team, which also includes Gianni Rizzello.
Neupert Vuille Partners’ ‘well-known’ aviation and aerospace team includes aerospace expert Dieter Neupert.
Schiller Rechtsanwälte AG is ‘a highly prominent force’ in aviation, advising domestic and international carriers and their insurers on contentious and non-contentious matters. Kaspar Schiller is recommended.
Vischer’s aviation-focused team advises on concessions, handles damage and insurance cases, and acts on the purchase, sale and leasing of aircraft for clients including Swiss International Airlines and Lufthansa. Christoph Pestalozzi and Urs Haegi are the key names.
Blum & Grob Attorneys at Law Ltd is ‘hugely respected in the field of aviation finance’. Hans-Ruedi Grob is recommended.
Stephan Cueni’s team at Wenger Plattner advises transport and logistics firms on damage and breach of contract claims, and regulatory matters.