Peter Haas > Eversheds Sutherland AG > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Eversheds Sutherland AG advises on the full range of labour and employment law contentious and non-contentious issues, including immigration and data protection law. The team is co-headed by Olivier Dunant, who has vast experience in drafting regulations, incentive plans, and internal investigations, and Peter Haas, who handles national and international litigation and arbitration. Sarah Leutwiler supports clients with employment contracts and HR policies, whilst Carol Tissot has extensive knowledge of internal investigations.

Specialising in the rail industry, Eversheds Sutherland AG utilises the expertise of its global network to support Swiss and international companies in commercial matters and public procurement projects. In Berne, Oliver Beldi, who has extensive expertise in corporate commercial matters, and Bruno Schoch, whose practice covers railway-related administrative law and regulatory affairs, co-head the team. Zurich Practice head Barbara Klett has a special focus on liability and insurance law, domestic and international logistics, and transport law. The team is supported by dispute resolution expert Peter Haas.

Zurich-based Manuel Arroyo and Geneva-based Patrick Eberhardt spearhead the Eversheds Sutherland AG arbitration practice. ‘Outstanding’ Arroyo is noted for his extensive abilities in the commercial sphere as well as his strength in handling complex contractual disputes, while Eberhardt significantly strengthens the practice with his vast experience in international trade and trade finance. Peter Haas further enhances the practice with his coverage claims expertise and multifaceted work for a host of insurers. The team is also expanding its investor-state arbitration practice.

Managing partner Peter Haas spearheads the Eversheds Sutherland AG litigation practice, contributing his extensive experience in liability law to the team. The practice covers a diverse scope of sectors, including insurance, international trade and telecoms, to name a few, utilising its international network to attract international and high-profile clients. Barbara Klett is another key member of the practice.