lic iur Gabrielle Nater-Bass > Homburger > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Homburger
PRIME TOWER
HARDSTRASSE 201
8005 ZURICH
Switzerland
Gabrielle Nater-Bass photo

Work Department

Litigation / Arbitration, Private Clients, Employment.

Position

Partner. Gabrielle Nater-Bass’ practice focuses on international arbitration as well as litigation. She is an experienced party counsel, arbitrator and legal expert in international commercial arbitration proceedings, ad hoc and institutional, in matters across a wide range of industries.

Gabrielle Nater-Bass also represents clients in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes before state courts, in relation to cross-border judicial assistance proceedings as well as arbitration related appeal proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.

Career

Gabrielle Nater-Bass graduated from the University of Zurich in 1994 and received an LL.M. degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1999. She was admitted to the Swiss bar in 1996. She is a partner at Homburger since 2006.

Memberships

Gabrielle Nater-Bass is vice president of the LCIA Court, board member of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) and board member of the Swiss Arbitration Centre. Furthermore, she co-chairs the ICCA-ASIL Task Force on Damages in International Arbitration and is a member of SIAC Users Council and the steering committee of the Equal Representation in Arbitration Pledge. Gabrielle Nater-Bass is listed on the panel of arbitrators of the ICC Switzerland, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). She served as president of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution (SCAI) from 2016 to 2020.

Education

University of Zurich 1994 (lic. iur.). University of Virginia School of Law 1999 (LLM).

Personal

Swiss citizen, born 1968.

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation

Counting a multitude of blue-chip clients in its roster, the ‘highly regarded’ team at Homburger fields a diverse practice that encompasses M&A, banking, IP, and employment litigation, to name a few areas of expertise. The practice also demonstrates extensive experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, energy, and nutrition. Balz Gross, who is a tour-de-force in relation to complex cross-border litigation, and Roman Baechler, an experienced practitioner when it comes to banking disputes and the enforcement of foreign judgments and awards, helm the practice. Mariella Orelli and Gabrielle Nater-Bass bolster the group with their skills in managing cross-border litigation, and Felix Dasser possesses a strong grounding in investment disputes. Stefanie Pfisterer is well-positioned to advise on ESG, trust, and estate litigation issues.

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration

Counting an array of blue-chip corporations among its key client roster, the ‘world-class’ arbitration practice at Homburger is fully immersed within regulated industries, from nutrition and life sciences to banking and telecoms. Balz Gross, whose arsenal of skills encompass M&A, long-term supply contracts, and joint ventures, and Mariella Orelli, who is highly knowledgeable in the energy and financial services sectors, spearhead the practice. Gabrielle Nater-Bass employs her skills in handling pharmaceutical contracts, distribution contracts, and shareholder agreements, while Felix Dasser is a strong choice for international conglomerates. Stefanie Pfisterer routinely assists clients with disputes arising out of joint ventures, international sales contracts, and agency, with Dilber Devitre also being recommended.

Switzerland > Private client

Tax is at the heart of Homburger‘s private client practice which regularly advises on significant estate and succession planning, issues concerning charities and foundations, wealth reorganisation and relocation matters. Domestic work is the firm’s mainstay and it is praised for its depth of knowledge on Swiss tax law, and trusts with Swiss connections, areas where tax expert and practice head Claudia Suter is the key name. Gabrielle Nater-Bass, regarded as an ‘exceptional strategist’, routinely works on family law matters. Tobias Kaufmann is another to note.