Walder Wyss Ltd. > Zurich, Switzerland > Firm Profile

‘Monique Sturny specialised in anti-trust law especially in the field of medical healthcare. This is a very highly specialised field, requiring special knowledge and close cooperation between Dr Sturny and our company. We have an excellent standard and very confidential cooperation where we are even able to get information even on holidays and weekends. Speed, expertise and written documents are outstanding.’

‘I really like working with Walder Wyss Competition Law Team. They are very much interested in our business and are therefore ready to quickly find workable solutions. They explain competition law concepts based on simple examples. It’s in virtual meetings where we share ideas, discuss pro and contra, and I get conclusions on the spot. ’

‘Highly professional, responsive and above all a very specific knowledge of the competition challenges in our business. As consultants a very professional, but also pragmatic and risk-oriented approach.’

‘Reto Jacobs is outstanding. He is able to analyse highly complex situations.’

‘All of them work with a high engagement and comittment. Added value and costs are in line.’

‘They know our industry very well and present practical solutions that work.’

‘Reto Jacobs has a very good standing with competition authorities. Gion Giger is an excellent and diligent lawyer and goes beyond the expected in terms of commitment.’

‘Monique Sturny conducted her mandate with a very business-oriented approach.’

‘Outstanding and unique experience in data privacy within Switzerland.’

‘David Vasella is the most experienced privacy lawyer in Switzerland. His deep expertise combined with his business oriented mindset is unique in Switzerland. ’

‘Very high level of expertise and practical relevance’

‘David Vasella is very competent, practical and uncomplicated. Excellent response time.’

‘Profound knowledge adapted to start-up companies.’

‘David Vasella: responsive, detailed, precise, knowledgeable, great communication skills.’

‘The team handles even the most complex matters with the utmost precision, professionalism and care. Its work is of the highest legal standard, and it is focused on solving practical problems rather than focusing on theoretical work. The usage of new technology to support their clients is also a core benefit when engaging with them.’

‘David Vasella can summarise even the most complex issues in the simplest way to enable senior management to make the necessary decisions. He is able to work under pressure, always keeps an overview and is available to provide advice and support in urgent cases. He stands out for his ability to find solutions and negotiate contracts at the highest level, even on complex issues.’

‘They are very responsive and know how to deal in a commercial manner, which is very important to the client. Also, they are very fluent in English, which is essential.’

‘Super-fast in answering phone calls and emails. Always 100% reliable.’

‘We feel a great team spirit and a real coordination among all the lawyers involved in the case. This is extremely important because you see the value of working with one of the biggest employment team of Switzerland. Also, all lawyers of the team are real experts and work with the same standard of quality.’

‘Rayan Houdrouge is an amazing leader; all the members of his team are fully dedicated, and it is clear that he has been able to transmit the same solution-oriented and pragmatic approach to the entire team. Also, Rayan Houdrouge is an exceptionally smart thinker and an incredible tactician.’

‘The team at Walder Wyss are responsive and helpful, diligent, and resourceful. They provide clear and cogent advice.’

‘Simone Wetzstein is extremely supportive and clear in her advice and assistance.’

‘Walder Wyss is a highly competent law firm and advises perfectly on complex matters and has given us best strategic advice. Walder Wyss is also a pleasure to work with and the way they handle difficult matters is unique. The team has a pragmatic approach and is very responsive.’

‘Philippe Nordmann is outstanding, and I admire his legal knowledge. His commitment is second to none. Furthermore, he has a very balanced and very pleasant personality. His way of working is extremely efficient. His responses are always fast and extremely accurate. What makes him in addition to one of the top employment lawyers in my opinion is his extremely quick responsiveness and his strategic and pragmatic approach as well as his excellent social skills.’

‘One of the best group of IP experts in Switzerland.’

‘Roger Staub is one of the best IP attorneys available. His briefs are fantastic and he gives strategic advice that usually plays out exactly as predicted.’

‘Markus Frick is an excellent IP attorney, with great strategic foresight and expertise.’

‘Manuel Bigler is a awesome litigator. Highly recommended.’

‘Walder Wyss provided legal advice to the foundations in connection with the rebranding. The individuals were extremely experienced in this context and were able to provide excellent advice.’

‘The legal overview and also the effective time-critical implementation were carried out independently and extremely professionally. The team supported us where necessary, at all times and did everything to our complete satisfaction at the required time.’

‘We have relied on WalderWyss in the past and will continue to do so in the future.’

‘For many years, the team in Lugano has supported us as the “extended arm” of our internal legal service in complex legal issues, litigation cases and wherever reliable expertise needs to be obtained quickly. The team knows our institute, our processes, the services and products we provide and all the important SMEs and decision-makers, which makes the cooperation all the more valuable.’

‘The lawyers at Walder Wyss are distinguished by their absolutely outstanding knowledge in their respective areas of specialisation. They understand how to grasp even extraordinarily complex issues in a sometimes “uncertain” regulatory environment, assess risks and propose workable solutions.’

‘The firm’s professionalism was immediately perceived.’

‘Good partners with great social competences and excellent skills.’

‘The firm enjoys the expertise of a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled partners and associates from a broad range of disciplines covering all main areas of law. This allows the client to always find the ideal partner with the right expertise for the topic of interest within the same firm, which is crucial when you have established a relationship of trust.’

‘I always found the individuals I have dealt with extremely approachable, friendly yet serious, easy to reach and swift in their competent responses.’

‘The small yet highly responsive and competent team located in the Italian-speaking part in Switzerland left a lasting impression. Their support in handling local claims and litigation matters was prompt and invaluable. Overall, this law firm’s dedication to efficiency, clarity, and effective support sets them apart in the legal industry.’

‘Davide Jermini is a very good lawyer. His proactive approach and unwavering commitment to staying on top of every case make him a standout professional. His pleasant demeanour and his profound knowledge of procedural law are relevant for us. He navigates the intricate maze of legal proceedings with ease, offering insightful solutions at every turn.’

‘My experience of Walder Wyss is that it’s truly world-class, with a very international outlook. The quality of their work is second to none.’

‘Philippe Pulfer is the number one private client professional in Switzerland. He’s impeccable in all aspects.’

‘They have an extremely knowledgeable team.’

‘Kinga Weiss is very experienced, easy to work with and extremely good with clients.’

‘The art law team at Walder Wyss have an excellent reputation amongst the private client community.’

‘Robert Desax is an excellent tax lawyer with focus on private clients, and Kinga Weiss is an excellent trust and estates planning lawyer.’

‘The people at Walder Wyss Ltd. are very knowledgeable in the field of high-net-worth individuals, and they always come up with high-level and practical solutions.’

‘Kinga Weiss is the go-to succession law expert in cross-border estate planning. She’s always very pragmatic in the way she approaches matters.’

‘When working with Walder Wyss, we feel a very high degree of commitment, responsiveness, and ownership. It has proven very helpful to us that they have a deep understanding of our business, and the energy market in general.’

‘Hans Rudolf Trüeb, Ramona Wyss and Martin Zobl all stand for excellence and seem to benefit from a great reputation on the market. Senior statesman H.R. Trüeb built up Walder Wyss public law practice some 20 years ago and has long-standing expertise. Both Ramona Wyss and Martin Zobl are extremely smart and knowledgeable in their areas of expertise, and at the same time very hands-on.’

‘Walder Wyss public law team provides high quality, easy-access, tailor-made and quick services.’

‘Hans Rudolf Trüeb is a top expert in public procurement law with many years of professional experience. His advice helps us to find good solutions. His industry and process experience helps us to find good and pragmatic solutions, and to carry out complex procurement projects safely. Lena Götzinger is a very competent lawyer and specialist in public procurement law.’

‘We truly appreciate the support by Hans Rudolf Trueb who is an outstanding professional and person, well known in the Swiss market. His longstanding experience and deep knowledge of the law has been invaluable for us. Plus, he is a successful litigator whom you want to see at your side in tight cases.’

‘Martin Zobl, a younger partner of the firm, has built an impressive track record in procurement cases. With his likeable personality and quick comprehension, he is a great asset for the firm.’

‘Extremely trustworthy, high level of reliability, integrity, excellent technical competence and understanding, consistently on-time delivery.’

‘This team has very profound knowledge in public law. In my view, it is the market leader in this field.’

‘Leading legal practice in the Swiss real estate industry. Knowledgeable and responsive partners.’

‘Francis Nordmann, our lead real estate partner. Amazingly responsive and access to a wide network of real estate stakeholders.’

‘Very efficient and knowledgeable team that covers all relevant aspects and with an excellent coverage of all markets in Switzerland.’

‘Highly dedicated partners and associates with an excellent knowledge and good understanding of investors needs. Specific mention of Francis Nordmann.’

‘The team at Walder Wyss has a very broad expertise relevant to our industry. Our issues range from rental law to construction and zoning law to tax or data protection issues.’

‘We mostly deal with Albane Selimi (MLaw, Attorney at Law & senior associate). She is an excellent lawyer with a highly developed sense of justice and buckets of intrinsic motivation. Her expertise covers a wide range of legal issues, she works very diligently and holds herself (and others) to very high standards.’

‘Wide range of themes. Responsive. Swisswide.’

‘Fabienne Limacher is outstanding.’

‘Solution focused and creative, not limited to “reading” the law, beyond the academician or pure technical legal mindset, entrepreneurial and loyal, confident but not arrogant.’

‘Fouad Sayegh, is trustworthy, has a warm attitude, and is professional and extremely competent, yet knows to recognise the limits of the law.’

‘Profound knowledge adapted to start-up companies.’

‘David Vasella: responsive, detailed, precise, knowledgeable, great communication skills.’

‘The team handles even the most complex matters with the utmost precision, professionalism and care. Its work is of the highest legal standard compared to its peers, and it is focused on solving practical problems rather than focusing on theoretical work.’

‘The usage of new technology to support their clients is also a core benefit when engaging with them.’

‘Walder Wyss is one of the leading firms in the field of technology. They are very responsive and always have a very business-oriented and practical approach.’

‘David Vasella is a very tech-savvy lawyer with a good understanding of business models and the data flows/technology involved. He is particularly strong in data protection and AI regulation, but is very knowledgeable across the board.’

‘Not only is David Vasella knowledgeable about the newest regulatory developments, but is also always informed about the latest technological trends. Being ahead of the curve in knowing about the latest tech developments is a key differentiator today, and David does this exceptionally well.’

‘Liburn Mehmetaj has immense experience and is very efficient. He is my go-to lawyer in Geneva.’

‘The team is highly organized and experts in their field.’

‘The entire Walder Wyss team was highly professional and collaborative in their approach. We had an extraordinarily complex and tight acquisition (2-week timeline), and the team completed it. ’

‘We had Patrick Vogel as our deal team lead, who set the example for his entire team. Patrick had keen insight to the heart of the issue. His ability to understand the core business issues and blend them with the legal documentation really stood out.’

‘Walder Wyss’ Geneva team has an excellent understanding of the business and needs of the banking sector, which renders the structuring and implementation of transactions very efficient.’

‘Hubertus Hillerström is a partner with outstanding knowledge of banking, finance, and corporate law.’

‘The team has in-depth knowledge of the broad lending topic, coped with a capacity to adapt for the innovation thought.’

‘Hubertus Hillerström was great in leading the legal framework of our product. As we were launching a new solution, we were pushing the boundaries of the traditional framework.’

‘Luc Defferrard has a very commercial approach and is not too legalistic.’

‘Very reliable. High quality. Hands-on approach.’

‘Urs Gnos produces high-quality work. Markus Vischer is great for complex scenarios.’

‘Walder Wyss’s team delivers pragmatic advice, enabling us to capitalise quickly on business opportunities.’

‘Very professional and goal-oriented team.’

‘Great team that is accurate as a Swiss watch, even in complicated matters, delivering legal solutions of the highest quality and considering every possible aspect of the matter.’

‘The team is composed of diverse and motivated professionals with a strong sense of priorities and values.’

‘Alexandre Both has the knack of explaining complex situations in an easy manner to his clients. Very detail oriented and solutions focused.’

‘Professional approach, vast knowledge of local laws’

‘Provide a personal, hand on approach.’

‘Very good workload distribution and excellent knowledge of arbitration proceedings.’

‘Their capacity to learn and get deep knowledge on technical subjects associated with the case and their ability to explain legal procedural terms related to arbitration in a down-to-earth manner. Also, their ability to stay on top of the matters and availability to always connect to the client is impressive.’

‘The team is very responsive, agile, creative and strategic.’

‘Michael Feit is very analytical and sound. Always provides very solid pieces of advice.’

‘Walder Wyss not only deliver stellar results, but also can forge long term relationships with clients.’

‘Michael is THE lawyer in the field of arbitration and there is no greater expert. Furthermore, he is very relatable and modest; that makes him the perfect lawyer for any client being under pressure in an arbitration.’

‘Very detailed and diligent work. Highest clarity on how arguments are presented. Strategic and tactical thinking on how to prepare for a trial, on what submissions need to be done ahead of the trial and what submissions and arguments must be presented at the trial.’

‘Very hard working, diligent, very pleasant to interact with and very nice human beings.’

‘The firm always strive to get the best, more efficient result including a benefit/cost analysis’

‘Rodolphe Gautier is sharp, quick and always reachable. Same for his team.’

‘Available, solution-oriented and very pragmatic.’

‘Rodolphe Gaultier is a truly valued partner for our business.’

‘Excellent strategic advice and preparation for tactical points in dispute resolution.’

‘They attribute lot of value towards their clients’ preferences.’

‘Dynamism and responsiveness. Listening to their clients with a perfect mastery of the issues and problems they face, allowing them to be confident in the solutions they deliver.’

‘Dominik Hohler is one of the best lawyers to work with in Switzerland. Very responsive and pro-active.’

‘The Walder Wyss restructuring, and insolvency team is outstanding and well-placed at the top of the market.’

‘Dominik Hohler is a brilliant mind and strategic thinker. He will certainly be a leading name on the market over the coming years. Also, the rest of the team is outstanding.’

‘Dominik Hohler and his team are very responsive, and the quality of their work is outstanding. It seems that they are well experienced not only for international but also for domestic Swiss work.’

‘Walder Wyss reorganisation team understands the needs of clients exceptionally well and quickly recognizes their problems. Their many years of experience and the way of working also make them the right choice for complex cross-border cases.’

‘Dominik Hohler is a very experienced partner in the Walder Wyss restructuring team. He responds extremely quickly, and his advice is tailor-made. He immediately gets into the middle of the issue and getting the deal done is paramount for him.’

‘Excellent team, superb dedication to projects, very fast response time, great friendliness, they bring valuable input and ideas, very open for feedback, easy going, worked on a number of contracts with them and they really understand the business’

‘Deep insights in the system. Agile adaption to new situations. Very quick reaction times.’

‘Walder Swiss has a deep knowledge of reimbursement in the Swiss health care system. This was very useful for us.’

‘High level of engagement, high level of expertise, structured approach to problem solving. ’

‘Employees have a very in-depth and outstanding technical expertise. Due to the size of the team, the most diverse needs can be delivered with the best quality.’

‘Very well coordinated team, which solves tasks together according to the needs and requests of clients. A wide variety of technical specialists are available.’

‘Andreas Wildi has a huge experience knows the hurdles of the Swiss healthcare market, extremely good, quick response time, very competent.’