Mrs Karin Graf > VISCHER > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
VISCHER Offices
SCHÜTZENGASSE 1
P.O. BOX
8021 Zurich
Switzerland
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Mrs Karin Graf
Work Department
Litigation & Arbitration, International Judicial Assistance, Restructuring & Insolvency
Position
Partner
Career
Karin Graf has extensive experience in handling complex national and international disputes and has been successfully representing her clients before national courts and arbitral tribunals for more than 20 years. Her focus is on corporate disputes, commercial trade, banking matters, insolvency related claims and matters of enforcement. In addition, Karin Graf regularly serves as arbitrator, primarily in international disputes regarding commodities, distribution, licencing and in corporate disputes.
Karin Graf studied at the University of St Gallen and was admitted to the bar in 2002. She worked for the District Court of Bulach (Zurich) at the beginning of her career and gained experience in three leading Swiss law firms before becoming a partner at her last firm in 2015. In 2003/2004, Karin Graf pursued her studies for a master degree (LL.M.) at Queen Mary College, London. For several years, Karin Graf was a lecturer for Civil Procedural Law and International Arbitration and currently acts as member of the board of the Zurich Bar Association.
Languages
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
- Spanish
Memberships
- Member of the Board of the Zurich Bar Association
- Member of the Swiss Bar Association
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
- Arbitral Women
- DRI Voice of the Defense Bar
Education
- LL.M. degree programme Queen Mary College, University of London (2004).
- University of St. Gallen (2000)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation
‘High-quality’ VISCHER possesses a wealth of experience in the enforcement of foreign judgments, banking disputes, and insurance litigation. Zurich-based ‘service-oriented’ commercial litigator Daniele Favalli, Basel-based Thomas Weibel and Geneva-based Gerald Virieux steer the practice. Weibel’s arsenal of capabilities includes matters arising from the financial services, defence and aviation sectors, and Virieux’s strengths lie in cross-border disputes, including handling foreign court decisions and enforcing arbitral awards. Karin Graf frequently handles matters pertaining to corporate, commercial trade and banking matters. Managing partner Christian Oetiker is a key name to note, with Felix C Meier-Dieterle enjoying a strong reputation in attachment law. Lorenz Ehrler and Raphael Butz are also recommended.
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration
Consisting of a ‘strong bench of experienced arbitration experts’, VISCHER stands out for its abilities within the fields of construction, aviation, transport and insurance. ‘Conscientious and thoughtful’ Daniele Favalli, ‘outstanding’ Christian Oetiker and Gerald Virleux jointly helm the department. Karin Graf particularly focuses on corporate disputes, commercial trade and banking matters, among others, while Thomas Weibel possesses a strong grounding in the financial services, defence, and aviation sectors.