Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Private Clients / Corporate and Commercial / Business Aviation

Bernard Vischer is a Partner with Schellenberg Wittmer’s Private Wealth practice. Bernard advises private clients in private banking matters, trusts, estate planning and philanthropy. He especially advises entrepreneurs and families on governance, dispute prevention and succession in privately held/controlled businesses. He is a professional coach certified IDC. He also has extensive practical experience in corporate and transactional matters, with a focus on the shipping and aviation industries.

Experience: 

• Advises entrepreneurs and families on governance, dispute prevention and succession in privately held/controlled businesses
• Extensive practical experience in corporate and transactional matters, with a focus on the shipping and aviation industries

2000-2007- Member of the Management Committee of Schellenberg Wittmer (Managing Partner 2002-2007)

1990- Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer

1984- Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer

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Author or co-author of several publications on topics relating to international litigation and arbitration which are frequently cited by courts Member of the Geneva Bar, the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and The International Academy for Trust and Estate Lawyers (TIATEL)

1983- LL.M., University of Pennsylvania

1980- Bar Admission in Switzerland

1978- lic. iur., University of Geneva