gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd‘s leading transport practice group often advises airlines, manufacturers, shipping companies, re-insurance companies, and banks in relation to aviation and other transport matters. It particularly stands out for its work in the aviation sector, which includes assisting clients with legal issues relating to the design, production, maintenance, and operation of aircrafts. Key individual Lars Gerspacher is renowned in the areas of transport-related insurance, aviation, maritime, transport, and trade law. Notably, Laurent Chassot is one of the few lawyers in the country whose work is almost exclusively dedicated to aerospace matters. Philippe Wenker is particularly well known in the aircraft finance field.

HFW‘s transport team stands out for its work regarding shipping disputes in Switzerland, as well as for its expertise in the maritime and trade sectors. It often advises clients on multi-jurisdictional shipping, trading, arbitration, and regulatory matters involving UK, EU, Swiss, US, and Australian transport-related sanctions for traders, owners, P&I clubs, and banks. Team lead Michael Buisset is a specialist shipping lawyer and often advises client on cases of general public importance for the shipping and commodities trading industries. Other key individual Sarah Hunt acts for a range of trading companies, charterers, and owners in international trade disputes.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd‘s trade and transport practice group has extensive experience in all aspects of trade and transport law, including litigation, arbitration, trading, financing, and transport-related insurance. It particularly stands out for its involvement in transportation and insurance litigation, as well as in aviation and shipping regulatory matters. Grégoire Wuest focuses his practice on the setup and structuring of cross-border acquisitions in the shipping and aviation industries. Bernard Vischer has extensive practical experience in corporate and transactional matters with a focus on the shipping and aviation industries.

The transport practice at MME Legal | Tax | Compliance advises and represents its clients across the full range of transport-related legal and tax matters, including regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating transport contracts, and maritime insurance matters. Notably, Raphael Brunner, who heads the team, has 22 years of experience in the sector and focuses his practice on international trade, distribution and logistics law as well as shipping and transport law. Maura Décosterd specialises in trade (WTO) policy and regulations.

The transport and aviation team at VISCHER regularly represents airline companies in their core business as well as in associated matters in the regulatory and financing sphere. The team often assists clients in contract negotiations with travel offices, air-traffic authorities and airport operators. In addition, it advises them on the leasing, buying, and selling of aircraft. Peter Kühn, who leads the team, assists domestic and foreign clients with aviation law, as well as related corporate and contract issues. Christoph Niederer has experience working on major transport and aviation matters with a focus on cross-border tax and social security issues.

Wartmann Merker Ltd. has a strong reputation as a dispute resolution boutique, which often advises shipping and logistics companies on transport-related cases. Notably, Giovanna Montanaro has broad experience in all aspects of trade and transport law, including litigation, arbitration, trading, and transport-related insurance issues.

The logistics and transport team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. is headed by Luca Jagmetti and has experience advising a range of clients in all areas of the transport industry, including the aviation, maritime, road, and rail sectors. Jagmetti specialises in international and domestic private M&A transactions with a special focus on the transport and logistic industries.

Homburger‘s transport sector has a long-standing track record in the automotive industry, often representing clients in the sector on regulatory matters relating to sales, distribution, manufacturing, and emissions. Marcel Dietrich, who heads the team, regularly advises clients in the transport sector on regulatory issues and investigation matters.

The aviation, aerospace and shipping team at MLL Legal stands out for its work in aviation finance, as well as in aviation and shipping litigation. It often advises clients on airline insolvencies, repossessions, and restructurings. Notably, Dunja Koch has expertise in all aspects of aviation work, often assisting foreign clients with regard to Swiss law. Karin Oberlin specialises in transportation finance, with a focus on aviation and shipping finance.