Hafner Urbach Partner

Banking & Finance, Business Law, Commercial Agreements, Wine Law

Co-founder and Senior Partner
Attorney at Law

German, English, French, Italian

Benno P. Hafner is a senior Swiss attorney with a long standing practice focused on contract law, commercial and corporate matters, and banking and financial market law. He advises businesses and private clients on complex legal issues that require careful structuring, sound judgment, and a practical understanding of risk.

Benno is particularly valued for his ability to handle sophisticated contractual arrangements and commercial negotiations with clarity and precision. He also advises clients in art related matters, where discretion, documentation, and crossborder considerations are often central to protecting value and ownership.

In his private client work, Benno primarily serves in an advisory capacity, helping individuals and families address legal planning needs in a structured and confidential manner. Clients appreciate his calm approach, deep experience, and ability to deliver straightforward guidance in high value situations.

Benno holds an LL.M. in International Business Law and has been admitted to the bar since 1980. He works in German and English and also speaks French and Italian.