Mr Daniele Favalli > VISCHER > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
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8021 Zurich
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Mr Daniele Favalli
Work Department
International Commercial Arbitration, Domestic and International Commercial Litigation, International Insurance Litigation incl. Coverage Litigation. Practiced over 5 years in the U.S. with Steel Hector & Davis.
Position
Partner, head Arbitration practice.
Career
VISCHER Ltd, Zurich, Partner/Head Arbitration Practice (2010-today); University of Lucerne, Lecturer and Head Coach Vis Moot Team (2008-today); Senior Associate with VISCHER Ltd, Zurich (2006-2009); Daniele Favalli, P.A., Miami, Florida (2005-2006); Of Counsel with Steel Hector & Davis LLP, Miami, Florida (2000-2005); Associate with Pestalozzi Lachenal Patry, Zurich (1997-1999).
Languages
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish.
Memberships
Member of the Academic Council and of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Arbitration Academy; Lecturer at the University of Lucerne; Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA); American Arbitration Association (AAA), Roster of Neutrals, Commercial Panel; International Centre for Dispute Resolution Panel (ICDR), International Panel; Chairman of the Annual ICDR Miami International Arbitration Conference (2003-2006); Zurich Bar Association (ZAV); German Arbitration Institution (DIS); Inter-American Bar Association (IABA); American Bar Association (ABA).
Education
Admitted in Zurich, Switzerland (1997); University of St. Gallen (lic. iur. HSG, 1994, JD equivalent); Master of Laws at University of Texas at Austin, School of Law (LL.M., 2000).
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Insurance
With capabilities across regulatory and corporate issues, VISCHER’s insurance practice incorporates a variety of coverage issues, extending from financial line and property policies to D&O and crime policies. Litigation expert Daniele Favalli steers the practice, routinely representing major insurance companies in coverage analysis, claims and litigation as well as expertise in the policy advisory field. Adrian Dörig bolsters the practice with his experience in handling structured finance transactions.
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.
Lawyer Rankings
- Dispute resolution: litigation Switzerland
- Insurance Switzerland
- Dispute resolution: arbitration Switzerland