Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd > Zurich, Switzerland > Firm Profile

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd > The Legal 500 Rankings

Switzerland > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 2

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd's insolvency and restructuring practice group supports creditors with large, high-profile insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings as well as debt restructurings. The team is often appointed as liquidator and investigating agent by FINMA. The team is headed by Marc Bernheim, who has a key focus on directors’ and officers’ liability proceedings and acts as a representative of public receivers in insolvency proceedings. Philipp Känzig, who specialises in debt enforcement and corporate restructuring, and Gaudenz Geiger, whose practice covers out-of-court reorganisations and restructurings, are key members of the team.

Switzerland > Private client Tier 3

Located in Zurich, Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd is sought after for its expertise in inheritance and estate planning. Spearheaded by Georgia Fotiou and Andreas Von Erlach, the team regularly advises on trust and foundation law, succession planning, tax matters, and relocation. Fotiou is particularly skilled at advising private clients from South Africa, while Von Erlach is recommended for his experience handling matters for family-owned businesses. Michael Hamm is another integral part of the team.

Switzerland > Public law Tier 3

With ‘deep knowledge and experience’ in public law matters relating to the energy sector, the team at Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd is headed by Marc Bernheim and Gaudenz Geiger, both of whom provide regulatory advice to clients concerning industry specific regulations and competition law. Both Bernheim and Geiger actively contribute to legal commentary on new Swiss energy regulations.

Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich Tier 4

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd act as an outsourced legal department for several Swiss banks, foreign bank subsidiaries, and asset managers, with particular strengths in regulatory compliance, establishing financial service providers, and liquidation of financial institutions. The team is headed by Désirée Wiesendanger, who specialises in banking and financial markets law. Philipp Känzig represents clients in complex international disputes, in particular in the areas of insurance law, banking law and insolvency.

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 4

‘Fantastic’ Jonas Stüssi and ‘seasoned practitioner’ Philipp Känzig lead the ‘attentive and knowledgeable’ Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd litigation practice, which is adept at handling disputes arising from regulated sectors, such as energy, banking and insurance. The department also routinely manages insolvency, asset tracing and employment litigation for its clients. Känzig’s handles the full gamut of civil and criminal mandates and Stüssi is noted for his insolvency, criminal and professional negligence expertise.

Switzerland > Employment Tier 4

Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd's team offers a full-service employment practice to its clients in both an advisory and litigation capacity. The team often represents employers in SMEs in a variety of employment-related disputes, including collective bargaining agreements and immigration matters. The team head Philipp Haymann specialises in all employment matters and has a specific focus on domestic litigation and arbitration. Other key team members include Jonas Stüssi, Larissa Horat, and Rudolf von Erlach.

Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

Steered by Yasemin Varel, Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd maintains a strong practice in the energy and financial services fields, routinely acting for SMEs and entrepreneurs. Varel’s multifaceted experience encompasses private M&A, corporate governance issues and private equity transactions, among others. Andreas Von Erlach is also recommended.