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Eversheds Sutherland AG > The Legal 500 Rankings

Switzerland > Employment Tier 2

Eversheds Sutherland AG advises on the full range of labour and employment law contentious and non-contentious issues, including immigration and data protection law. The team is co-headed by Olivier Dunant, who has vast experience in drafting regulations, incentive plans, and internal investigations, and Peter Haas, who handles national and international litigation and arbitration. Sarah Leutwiler supports clients with employment contracts and HR policies, whilst Carol Tissot has extensive knowledge of internal investigations.

Switzerland > Transport Tier 2

Specialising in the rail industry, Eversheds Sutherland AG utilises the expertise of its global network to support Swiss and international companies in commercial matters and public procurement projects. In Berne, Oliver Beldi, who has extensive expertise in corporate commercial matters, and Bruno Schoch, whose practice covers railway-related administrative law and regulatory affairs, co-head the team. Zurich Practice head Barbara Klett has a special focus on liability and insurance law, domestic and international logistics, and transport law. The team is supported by dispute resolution expert Peter Haas.

Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Capable of advising clients on multi-jurisdictional deals, Eversheds Sutherland AG maintains a varied corporate offering that includes private equity and venture capital transactions and corporate restructurings. Marc Nufer, the founding partner of the Swiss office, possesses a wealth of experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions and restructurings; he helms the team with deputy head Oliver Beldi, who is particularly active on the transport and energy side of the practice. Daniel Bachmann is particularly well versed in M&A, succession planning and restructuring transactions, while Michael Mosimann is accomplished in venture capital financing and private M&A. Alexander Schütz is also recommended.

Switzerland > Fintech Tier 3

Eversheds Sutherland AG maintains a strong practice in advising innovative start-ups involved in the blockchain and crypto business. Michael Mosimann leads the practice with his vast expertise in financial market regulations related to digital applications. Ludovic Duarte’s wide-ranging experience includes enforcement proceedings and regulatory matters, while Andrea Bätscher possesses considerable cross-border capabilities.

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 4

Zurich-based Manuel Arroyo and Geneva-based Patrick Eberhardt spearhead the Eversheds Sutherland AG arbitration practice. ‘Outstanding’ Arroyo is noted for his extensive abilities in the commercial sphere as well as his strength in handling complex contractual disputes, while Eberhardt significantly strengthens the practice with his vast experience in international trade and trade finance. Peter Haas further enhances the practice with his coverage claims expertise and multifaceted work for a host of insurers. The team is also expanding its investor-state arbitration practice.

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 4

Managing partner Peter Haas spearheads the Eversheds Sutherland AG litigation practice, contributing his extensive experience in liability law to the team. The practice covers a diverse scope of sectors, including insurance, international trade and telecoms, to name a few, utilising its international network to attract international and high-profile clients. Barbara Klett is another key member of the practice.

Switzerland > Tax Tier 4

Eversheds Sutherland AG advises prominent Swiss and international businesses, as well as wealthy families and family offices, on an array of domestic and cross-border tax matters. Practice head Andrea Bätscher has particular strength in the life sciences, industrial, and consumer goods sectors, with experience in tax compliance and audit matters. René Schreiber has expertise in questions relating to double taxation and international tax law. Marcel Fuchs supports both private and corporate clients on issues relating to criminal tax matters.

Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich Tier 5

Eversheds Sutherland AG has strengths in cross-border regulatory matters, enforcement proceedings, internal investigation, anti-money laundering, and classic banking law. The team regularly advises banks, securities dealers, collective investment schemes, asset managers, and financial market infrastructures on various issues such as establishment, licensing, and compliance. Team co-head Ludovic Duarte advises financial institutions on regulatory, contractual issues, enforcement proceedings and internal investigations. Sibil Melliger, who also co-heads the team, has a special focus on the intersection of traditional finance and emerging technologies, such as cryptocurrency and blockchain.

Switzerland > Banking and finance: Geneva

Switzerland > TMT