Dr Christian Oetiker > VISCHER > Basel, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
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Dr Christian Oetiker
Work Department
Litigation, Arbitration, Transport/Aviation, Restructuring and Insolvency, International Judicial Assistance, Sports Law, China Desk
Position
Christian Oetiker is a partner in VISCHER’s litigation and arbitration team. He represents businesses in proceedings before national courts throughout Switzerland as well as before national and international arbitral tribunals. He also acts as arbitrator. Christian studied at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) and the London School of Economics. He has an in-depth understanding of economic issues. He regularly represents both national and international companies from the financial, chemical and aviation industry. Recent cases include litigation on derivative contracts (governed by the ISDA Master Agreement) and on accounting matters. In addition to dispute resolution, he advises on private international law, general contractual issues and unfair competition law. Christian publishes and speaks regularly on litigation and arbitration matters as well as other selected topics. He is a member of the Board of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) and of the Swiss Commission of Arbitration and ADR of the ICC. From 2008 until 2019, he was a member of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution.
Career
Christian Oetiker qualified in 1999 and practises law since then. Since 2003, he has a dedicated focus on litigation and arbitration. He has become a partner of VISCHER AG in 2010.
Languages
German, English, Italian, French.
Memberships
Swiss Bar Association; Basel Bar Association; Swiss Arbitration Association ASA (Board Member); Swiss Commission of Arbitration and ADR of the ICC; former Member of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution (2008 until 2019).
Education
University of St. Gallen, HSG (lic. iur., 1996; Dr. iur., 2003); London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London (LL.M., 2001).
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation
‘High-quality’ VISCHER possesses a wealth of experience in the enforcement of foreign judgments, banking disputes, and insurance litigation. Zurich-based ‘service-oriented’ commercial litigator Daniele Favalli, Basel-based Thomas Weibel and Geneva-based Gerald Virieux steer the practice. Weibel’s arsenal of capabilities includes matters arising from the financial services, defence and aviation sectors, and Virieux’s strengths lie in cross-border disputes, including handling foreign court decisions and enforcing arbitral awards. Karin Graf frequently handles matters pertaining to corporate, commercial trade and banking matters. Managing partner Christian Oetiker is a key name to note, with Felix C Meier-Dieterle enjoying a strong reputation in attachment law. Lorenz Ehrler and Raphael Butz are also recommended.
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration
Consisting of a ‘strong bench of experienced arbitration experts’, VISCHER stands out for its abilities within the fields of construction, aviation, transport and insurance. ‘Conscientious and thoughtful’ Daniele Favalli, ‘outstanding’ Christian Oetiker and Gerald Virleux jointly helm the department. Karin Graf particularly focuses on corporate disputes, commercial trade and banking matters, among others, while Thomas Weibel possesses a strong grounding in the financial services, defence, and aviation sectors.