Dr Michael Lazopoulos > Lustenberger + Partners > Zürich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
Lustenberger + Partners Offices
Wiesenstrasse 8
Postfach
CH-8032 Zürich
Switzerland
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Dr Michael Lazopoulos
Work Department
Arbitration | Litigation | Employment Law | White Collar Crime and Investigations
Position
Michael Lazopoulos advises and represents Swiss and international clients before Swiss courts and arbitral tribunals in a wide range of commercial disputes under all major institutional rules and in ad hoc proceedings. He is regularly appointed as president, sole arbitrator and party-appointed arbitrator. He further represents clients in legal assistance matters and internal investigations as well as enforcement, setting aside and civil attachment proceedings before Swiss cantonal courts and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court.
Michael Lazopoulos is listed on the panel of arbitrators of the ICC National Committee (Switzerland). He is recommended as expert for arbitration and litigation in Who’s Who Legal. Best Lawyers® recognizes Michael Lazopoulos as one of Switzerland’s leading International Arbitration and Litigation lawyers.
Career
- Partner at Lustenberger + Partners, Zurich (since 2012)
- Associate at Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law, Zurich (2008-2011)
- Associate at Allens Arthur Robinson, Sydney (2007)
- Associate and Trainee at Benz Attorneys at Law, Zurich (2001-2006)
Languages
- German
- English
- French
Memberships
- Zurich and Swiss Bar Association (ZAV/SAV)
- Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- German Institution of Arbitration (DIS)
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
- Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats (AIJA; Member of the Executive Committee from 2011-2014)
- International Center for Dispute Resolution (ICDR)
Education
- MCIArb, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London (2009)
- LL.M., University of New South Wales, Sydney (2007)
- Dr. iur., University of Zurich (2004)
- Zurich Bar, admitted to all Swiss courts (2003)
- lic. iur., University of Zurich (2000)
- Visiting Student, University of Freiburg (1998)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Employment
Lustenberger + Partners is a growing boutique that advises and represents international corporations, domestic mid-size companies, and top executives on day-to-day employment advice as well as high-profile, complex disputes. The team is headed by Monika McQuillen, who has expertise in cross-border employment situations, as well as individual and collective employment matters. Michael Lazopoulos has extensive know-how in the employment aspects of restructuring and reorganisations, mass dismissals, and executive compensation.
Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration
A ‘highly qualified’ team with a ‘global mindset’, Lustenberger + Partners operates regularly across the full gamut of dispute avoidance and resolution. The team holds an established presence across a multitude of sectors, from telecoms and pharma through to retail. Claudius Triebold leads the practice alongside Monika McQuillen and Michael Lazopoulos. Another name to note in the group is Beat Gino Koenig, who predominantly focuses on infrastructure projects, pharma and telecoms, as well as media and sport related mandates.