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Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG
Stockerstrasse 38
8002 Zürich
Switzerland
Switzerland

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 2

Roberto Dallafior, Maria Walter Burkhardt, Mathis Berger, Benjamin Schumacher and Patrik Salzmann lead the ‘rock solid and professional’ Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG, a specialised disputes firm that covers financial services, insurance, and white-collar crime, among others. Dallafior is an expert in commercial, insurance and banking litigation, and Berger specialises in commercial transactions and contract law matters. Walter heads the firm’s banking and financial services litigation practice, boasting extensive experience before the Swiss Federal Administrative Court and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. Salzmann demonstrates prowess across complex domestic and cross-border dispute resolution, while Schumacher advises on the full gamut of commercial disputes.

Practice head(s):

Roberto Dallafior; Maria Walter Burkhardt; Mathis Berger; Benjamin Schumacher; Patrik Salzmann

Other key lawyers:

Mladen Stojiljkovic; Nino Sievi; Zoe De Santis

Testimonials

‘The law firm is known as rock solid and professional. I experienced a practice which is efficient and effective.’

‘Maria Walter Burkhardt impressed with her deep legal knowledge and know-how, and also her own practical experience. In a very efficient way we worked closely together, in an atmosphere of professionalism and trust.’

‘Maria Walter Burkhardt is characterised by a profound knowledge of the subject matter relevant to us. Her work is extremely precise and the chains of argumentation are sound, understandable and comprehensible. ’

‘The team seems very organised, qualified and client focused. Clear definition of expectations and managing these in terms or quantity, specifics and fees. ’

‘Very well informed in his business segment, timely delivery and very good and open communication. ’

‘Highly professional. Outstanding quality across the board.’

‘Roberto Dallafior is a calming presence with broad knowledge, excellent judgment and a practical perspective.’

‘The professionals of Nater Dallafior take time to carefully structure the legal case, followed by an evaluation with respect to the strength of the legal position, timing, risks and costs.’

Key clients

AB Bankas Snoras

Switzerland > Insurance Tier 3

Noted for its dispute resolution expertise, Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG is particularly proficient in handling contentious issues related to insurance and reinsurance law. The team is also regularly involved in matters of insurance coverage, litigation and a diverse array of policies. Litigation and arbitration expert Benjamin Schumacher and Roberto Dallafior spearhead the practice, with the latter holding notable expertise in business and professional liability insurance and property insurance, among others. Mladen Stojiljković joined the team from VISCHER in February 2023 and Nino Sievi joined from Lex Futura the following month.

Practice head(s):

Benjamin Schumacher; Roberto Dallafior

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG showed excellent organisation, clear processes and speed. There was no loss of time.’

‘Our lawyer was extremely well prepared, precise and focused. Excellent strategic and people skills.’

‘Deep knowledge of the insurance sector.’

‘Roberto Dallafior is very experienced and knowledgeable. Benjamin Schumacher is a rising star.’

‘Roberto Dallafior is not hesitant to “push the envelope” on behalf of his clients.’

Very reliable, great fighters for our common clients against insurance companies.’

‘Benjamin Schumacher is a very talented lawyer, he is very responsive. Exactly what clients usually are looking for.’

‘This law firm is characterised by a high degree of independence from the insurance industry. One of the key competences of the team is a unique know-how in legal issues related to national and international insurance contracts. The firm thus offers clear added value for large internationally active companies.’

Work highlights

Switzerland > Intellectual property Tier 3

With ‘profound knowledge on IP issues’, Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG supports clients with the enforcement of IP rights, litigation and arbitration of licensing agreements, unfair competition matters, and representation before domestic and foreign authorities, such as the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property. Team lead Mathis Berger has a special focus on litigation and arbitration of licensing agreements, patents, copyrights and trade marks, information and biotechnology issues. Zoe De Santis-Honegger focuses on corporate and commercial litigation.

Practice head(s):

Mathis Berger

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Nater Dallafior’s Intellectual Property Team has very profound knowledge on IP issues and an outstanding academic background which is combined by very practical solutions.’

‘Mathis Berger has very profound knowledge about IP issues and an outstanding academic background which is combined by very practical solutions. – Zoe De Santis brings the ideal combination of profound knowledge on IP issues and being an excellent litigator at the same time.’

 

Work highlights

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 4

Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG‘s strengths lie in the contentious realm, being retained by a variety of clients for assistance with disputes arising from commercial matters and intellectual property, to name a few. ‘Calm, strategic thinker’ Roberto Dallafior manages a comprehensive range of disputes, from contract and corporate mandates to insurance and banking issues. Benjamin Schumacher specialises in insurance and reinsurance disputes, with ‘highly committed’ Nino Sievi is entrusted by clients to advise on crypto and blockchain disputes. Mladen Stojiljković joined the team from VISCHER in February 2023. All named lawyers share leadership of the practice group.

Practice head(s):

Roberto Dallafior; Mladen Stojiljkovic; Nino Sievi; Benjamin Schumacher

Testimonials

‘The billing was seamless and smooth. The people were great to work with. Everyone responded quickly.’

‘Nino Sievi is totally responsive and available 24/7. His advice was practical and sound. ’

‘Roberto Dallafior is a calm strategic thinker.’

‘Benjamin Schumacher shows considerable experience and knowledge despite his quite young age.’

‘Roberto Dallafior is an outstanding lawyer, lot of experience as counsel and arbitrator. He can tackle complex cases other lawyers would be overwhelmed with.’

‘Their special knowledge of arbitration under Swiss law should be emphasised.’

‘The motivated willingness to familiarise oneself with special legal matters at short notice and to be equally flexible and spontaneously accessible for further explanations was impressive.’

‘Nino Sievi was highly committed to familiarising himself with unfamiliar legal matters in the shortest possible time and to providing legal assessments that can be used pragmatically; spontaneously and flexibly available and also open to revisions at short notice.’

Work highlights

Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG is the first business disputes specialist firm in Switzerland. As a specialised firm it is experienced, and, as a fully independent and neutral firm, it is uniquely positioned to effectively safeguard its clients’ rights free from conflicts of interest.

Its clients include corporations, financial institutions as well as entrepreneurs and executives from around the world. The firm represents clients in proceedings before all courts in Switzerland, both at a cantonal and federal level, before civil, criminal, or administrative courts or administrative bodies such as FINMA.

The firm represents clients in arbitration proceedings, primarily under ICC Rules, Swiss Rules, in ad hoc proceedings, and CAS Rules. Members of its team are regularly appointed as arbitrators in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.

The firm manages, coordinates and supervises international proceedings in various jurisdictions around the world.

Department Name Email Telephone
Litigation Roberto Dallafior
Litigation Maria Walter Burkhardt
Litigation Zoe De Santis
Arbitration Roberto Dallafior
Arbitration Zoe De Santis
Banking and finance Roberto Dallafior
Banking and finance Maria Walter Burkhardt
Intellectual property Mathis Berger
Antitrust and public procurement Roberto Dallafior
Antitrust and public procurement Mathis Berger
Insurance Roberto Dallafior
Insurance Benjamin Schumacher
Employment Roberto Dallafior
Employment Andrea Etienne
Private client Hans Nater
Private client Patrik Salzmann
IT and TMT Mathis Berger
White-collar crime Patrik Salzmann
White-collar crime Roberto Dallafior
Litigation Dorian Gasser
Arbitration Dorian Gasser
Photo Name Position Profile
Mathis Berger photo Dr iur Mathis Berger Partner representing clients in proceedings before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative…
Roberto Dallafior photo Dr iur Roberto Dallafior Partner representing clients in proceedings before state courts, arbitral tribunals (in particular…
Zoe De Santis photo lic iur Zoe De Santis Counsel representing clients before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies, focusing…
Viola Donzelli photo lic iur Viola Donzelli Associate representing clients before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies
David F. Ehlebracht photo lic iur David F. Ehlebracht Associate representing clients before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies
Andrea Etienne photo Dr iur Andrea Etienne Associate representing clients in proceedings before state courts and administrative bodies, focusing…
Dorian Gasser photo lic iur Dorian Gasser Associate representing clients before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies
Hans Nater photo Dr iur Hans Nater Senior Counsel representing clients before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies,…
Patrik Salzmann photo lic iur Patrik Salzmann Partner representing clients before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies, focusing…
Benjamin Schumacher photo Dr iur Benjamin Schumacher Partner representing clients in commercial and corporate disputes before state courts, arbitral tribunals…
Nino Sievi photo Dr iur Nino Sievi Partner representing clients in complex commercial disputes before arbitral tribunals (ICC, Swiss…
Mladen Stojiljković photo Dr iur Mladen Stojiljković Partner representing clients in complex commercial disputes before arbitral tribunals (ICC, Swiss…
Tobias Thaler photo lic iur Tobias Thaler Associate representing clients in proceedings before state courts, arbitral tribunals (ICC, Swiss Rules,…
Maria Walter Burkhardt photo Dr iur Maria Walter Burkhardt Partner representing clients before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies, focusing…
Florentin Weibel photo lic iur Florentin Weibel Associate representing clients before state courts, arbitral tribunals and administrative bodies
Number of lawyers : 16
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