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Wartmann Merker Ltd. Offices
Kirchgasse 48
CH-8024 ZURICH
Switzerland
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Wartmann Merker Ltd. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Switzerland > Transport Tier 2
With a focus on dispute resolution, Wartmann Merker Ltd. represents shipping, insurance, and logistic companies as well as clients active in the manufacturing and trading sectors before state courts, arbitral tribunals, and administrative authorities. Team head Giovanna Montanaro is a ‘top-level attorney’ with extensive experience in the insurance and freight forwarding market and is regularly involved in cross-border transportation and insurance litigation cases.Practice head(s):
Giovanna Montanaro
Testimonials
‘They are very knowledgeable in their field.’
‘A high-level team, with a very good mix of legal knowledge and commercial approach.’
‘Giovanna Montanaro is a top-level attorney in shipping and transport matter. She is efficient and capable to provide effective solutions to problems.’
Work highlights
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 3
‘Very experienced’ Peter Reichart steers the ‘commercially minded’ Wartmann Merker Ltd. litigation practice, which is often entrusted by construction, manufacturing and trading sector clients, as well as some notable names in the financial industry, to handle commercial disputes, including post-M&A matters, as well as contentious regulatory work. Reichart contributes his banking and finance knowledge to the team, while Hafner possesses a wealth of experience across civil procedure, bankruptcy and employment law. Reto Strittmatter is well-versed in the remits of commercial and financial disputes, with Giovanna Montanaro bolstering the team with her capabilities in handling aviation and shipping cases. Former co-head Peter Hafner joined Wenger Vieli Ltd in January 2024.Practice head(s):
Peter Reichart
Other key lawyers:
Reto Strittmatter;Â Giovanna Montanaro; Anne-Catherine Hahn; Andrea Roth
Testimonials
‘Personable, commercially minded lawyers who are goal-focused.’
‘Dominic is a rising star in the team and a valued co-counsel on the matter on which we have worked. ’
‘Peter Reichhart is a very experienced litigator.’
Work highlights
Switzerland > Insurance Tier 3
With a notable focus on litigation and arbitration, Wartmann Merker Ltd.’s capabilities include liability and bankruptcy claims. The team is regularly entrusted by a suite of domestic and foreign clients. Practice head Giovanna Montanaro advises clients on a range of insurance law issues, being particularly well versed in handling cross-border litigation in the insurance sphere.Practice head(s):
Giovanna Montanaro
Testimonials
‘Practical approach. Good and fast communication. Excellent specialist practices.’
‘Personal approach. Accessible.’
Work highlights
Wartmann Merker Ltd. > Firm Profile
The firm’s core area of practice is dispute resolution. It represents companies and individuals in court and administrative proceedings as well as in international and domestic arbitral proceedings. Members of the firm act as counsel or arbitrator in international and domestic arbitral proceedings. In addition, the firm advises Swiss manufacturing, trading and service companies of various types and sizes. It also acts for foreign corporations pursuing activities in Switzerland, notably in the financial and media sectors.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Peter Reichart | p.reichart@wartmann-merker.ch | +41 44 212 10 11 | |
Reto Strittmatter | r.strittmatter@wartmann-merker.ch | +41 44 212 10 11 | |
Giovanna Montanaro | g.montanaro@wartmann-merker.ch | +41 44 212 10 11 | |
Anne-Catherine Hahn | ac.hahn@wartmann-merker.ch | +41 44 212 10 11 | |
Dominic Hägler | d.haegler@wartmann-merker.ch | +41 44 212 10 11 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Dominic Hägler | Partner Representation of parties before Swiss courts and arbitral tribunals in all… | View Profile | |
Dr Anne-Catherine Hahn | Partner Counsel, arbitrator and mediator in commercial disputes. Advising clients, particularly with… | View Profile | |
Dr Giovanna Montanaro | Partner International and national transport law, commercial and insurance law, including maritime… | View Profile | |
Dr Peter Reichart | Partner Litigation, arbitration, corporate and commercial law, labor law, bankruptcy and insolvency,… | View Profile | |
Dr Reto Strittmatter | Partner Corporate and commercial law, litigation, arbitration, labor law | View Profile |
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Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations- Transport