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Bär & Karrer Ltd. Offices
BRANDSCHENKESTRASSE 90
8027 ZÜRICH
Switzerland
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Aurélie Conrad Hari
Work Department
Arbitration
Position
Aurélie Conrad Hari leads the civil litigation practice of Bär & Karrer in Geneva, where she has been a partner since 2017. She has a broad experience in handling complex multi-jurisdictional disputes in financial, banking and commercial disputes. She also specializes in private clients’ assistance and representation.
Her practice encompasses shareholders’ and employment disputes, insolvency as well as asset recovery, with the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. She also frequently acts as counsel representing parties in commercial arbitration related to various industries, eg, sale, distribution, agency, construction (including power plants) and energy. Additionally, she conducts internal investigation on specific fact findings and compliance issues upon instructions from clients or supervisory authorities.
Aurélie Conrad Hari is a regular speaker and publisher on topics of her expertise. She is co-chair of the officers of the commissions committee and member of the Extended Bureau of the International Young Lawyers Association and chairs the Expert Forum on Dispute Resolution established by the Geneva Bar Association in 2017.
Who’s Who Legal lists her as a leading lawyer in litigation, asset recovery and as a future leader in arbitration. She is also recognized by Chambers and Partners and Legal500 for her litigation practice as well as by Leaders League, the Global Elite Private Client Directory as well as Citywealth where she is featured in in the IFC Powerwomen Top 200 since 2018.
Career
- Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2017)
- Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2009)
- Research and teaching assistant to Prof. Dr. Luc Thévenoz (since 2009)
- Associate at a Swiss law firm (2008-2009)
- Associate at a Swiss law firm (2006-2008)
- Admitted to the Geneva Bar (2005)
- Junior associate at a Swiss law Firm (2003-2005)
Languages
French, English
Memberships
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
- Geneva Bar Association (OdA)
- AIJA
- AGDA
- President of the Litigation Commission of AIJA
- Member of ASA Below 40
- Moderator of the Specialized Forum on Dispute Resolution of the Geneva Bar Association
Education
- University of Kent (UK): Diploma in European legal Studies (2003)
- University of Neuchâtel: lic. iur. (2003)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation
(Leading partners)Regarded as a team of ‘highly responsive strategic thinkers’, Bär & Karrer Ltd. represents clients across a broad scope of litigation, ranging from insurance and employment law litigation, to disputes involving trusts and estates and bankruptcy-related proceedings. Alongside this, the practice demonstrates considerable proficiency across financial services, healthcare, energy and sports sectors, among others. The practice is jointly led by Matthew Reiter, Aurélie Conrad Hari and Cesare Jermini. Reiter’s particular expertise lies in the remit of complex domestic and international commercial disputes, while Conrad Hari bolsters the practice with her capabilities across financial, banking and commercial disputes. Jermini’s wide-ranging experience encompasses commercial law, private international law and real estate, to name a few. Nadja Jaisli Kull is especially active in the banking and finance, pharma and transport fields, with Andreas Länzlinger possessing a wealth of experience in handling large scale internal investigations at global enterprises. Andrew Garbarski and Saverio Lembo are also key members of the practice. Claudia Götz Staehelin and Oliver M. Brupbacher both joined from Kellerhals Carrard in April 2023, adding significant life sciences capabilities to the team.
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration
Handling a range of complex and cross-border disputes, ‘constructive and positive’ Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s arbitration capabilities encompass, among other areas, technology, sports and oil and gas related matters. Jointly steering the practice is ‘outstanding’ Nadja Jaisli Kull and Pascal Hachem, the former of whose wide-ranging expertise across pharma, banking and finance and construction disputes strengthens the practice. Cesare Jermini leverages his domestic and international experience to advise clients on a diverse array of disputes. Aurélie Conrad Hari possesses a wealth of experience in handling complex multi-jurisdictional disputes , with Matthew Reiter enhancing the practice with his strong grounding in criminal investigations, white collar crimes, enforcement proceedings and international judicial assistance. Former practice head Pierre-Yves Gunter departed the firm in April 2023 to found Gunter Arbitration.
Switzerland > Employment
Bär & Karrer Ltd. has expertise in employment litigation, social security, pension due diligence and audits, mass dismissals, and HR investigations. In Zurich, Laura Widmer and Ruth Bloch-Riemer jointly lead the team, whilst Thomas Stoltz heads the Zug-based team. Widmer, who is a gender equality law expert, advises Swiss and foreign individuals and entities on dismissals, reorganisations, and compensation plans. Stoltz advises domestic and international clients on all aspects of employment and immigration law, with a special focus on group companies opening Swiss offices. Bloch-Riemer has extensive expertise in social security and pension law. Aurélie Conrad Hari and Matthew Reiter handle employment litigation.
Lawyer Rankings
- Dispute resolution: arbitration Switzerland
- Dispute resolution: litigation Switzerland
- Employment Switzerland
- Leading partners Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance: Zurich
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: arbitration
- Dispute resolution: litigation
- Employment
- Fintech
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Insurance
- Leading firms: Italian-speaking Switzerland
- Private client
- Public law
- Real estate and construction
- Regulatory, compliance and investigations
- Sports law
- Tax