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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.

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.

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.