Dr iur Balz Gross > Homburger > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Known for the diverse array of blue-chip clients in its client roster, ‘top tier’ Homburger’s international capabilities and expansive industry experience ensures it maintains a strong presence in the arbitration sphere. The team is regarded as a ‘truly international team of talented disputes lawyers’ that is ‘extraordinarily qualified’ and ‘personally engaged’. Joint practice head Balz Gross is a well-known name in this space who also sits as arbitrator, while fellow practice head Mariella Orelli possesses considerable prowess in the fields of energy and financial services. Gabrielle Nater-Bass is well-versed in joint ventures, shareholder agreements and M&A disputes, among others, while Felix Dasser contributes his in-depth expertise in international commercial disputes. Stefanie Pfisterer is recommended for her strong practice that encompasses disputes arising out of M&A transactions, joint ventures and shareholder agreements, as well as international sales contracts, with Dilber Devitre being another key name to note in the practice.

Routinely engaged by domestic and international blue-chip clients, Homburger‘s prowess spans the pharma, insurance, telecoms and nutrition sectors. Praised as a ‘bright, astute team of lawyers’, they are recommended for being ‘committed to the workflows’ and their ‘top-notch professionalism and service’. The practice is jointly helmed by Balz Gross, who is well-positioned to advise clients on corporate disputes and civil proceedings with an element of criminal law, and Roman Baechler, who is well-versed in banking and insurance litigation, jointly helm the practice. Mariella Orelli and Gabrielle Nater-Bass are both noted for their capabilities in cross-border litigation, while Felix Dasser enhances the practice with his wealth of experience in investment disputes. Stefanie Pfisterer demonstrates a strong grounding in ESG related litigation.

Homburger’s interdisciplinary team advises national and international blue-chip clients on complex employment matters such as litigation, investigations, bonus schemes, executive renumeration, and mass dismissals. The team is co-headed by Balz Gross, who is the ‘go-to’ contact when it comes to management compensation, employee participation plans, and abuse of information, and Andreas Müller, who advises companies, boards of directors and compensation/nomination committees on top executive transitions and related employment law matters. Gregor Bühler focuses on the intersection of employment to IP and IT law, whilst Gabrielle Nater-Bass focuses on litigation cases and Claude Lambert designs participation plans and handles corporate governance matters on “say on pay”. Jeremy Reichlin supports clients with mass dismissals and the employment-related aspect of restructurings.