Hafner Urbach Partner

Firm Overview: Hafner Urbach Partner is a premier independent boutique law firm, established through the merger of the prominent firms Hafner & Hochstrasser and Kohli & Urbach. Operating with a powerhouse focus on high-stakes dispute resolution and specialized criminal litigation, the firm uniquely bridges the gap between relentless courtroom representation and elite corporate advisory. The firm is highly distinguished in the Swiss market for its robust representation before state courts, administrative authorities, and international arbitration tribunals, handling complex domestic and cross-border contentious matters with a highly strategic, partner-led, and results-driven approach. Simultaneously, the firm leverages this contentious expertise to provide conflict-free, agile counsel on commercial law, white-collar crime, and international wealth structures for Swiss and international corporate entities, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals.

Main Areas of Practice:

Dispute Resolution: The firm’s core practice focuses on complex commercial and corporate disputes. The team acts across all jurisdictions before Swiss state courts and international arbitration tribunals, handling high-stakes contentious matters with a highly strategic, results-driven approach.

White-Collar Crime & Regulatory Enforcement: The firm commands deep tactical expertise in white-collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, internal investigations, crisis management, and international legal assistance. The team regularly represents corporate entities and private individuals in sensitive, high-profile proceedings involving fraud, asset recovery, and money laundering.

Private Clients & Estate Planning: The firm provides bespoke legal counsel on long-term corporate asset structuring, complex inheritance law, and comprehensive estate planning, seamlessly managing international wealth structures for entrepreneurs and families.

Corporate / M&A & Commercial Law: The transactional practice handles domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity transactions, and corporate structuring. The team drafts intricate commercial contracts and provides proactive guidance on financial market regulations and ongoing compliance.