While demonstrating considerable strengths in relation to construction and equipment engineering disputes, ‘top international service’ firm Walder Wyss Ltd. is also highly adept at managing complex private client, trust, and pharmaceutical-related disputes. Dieter Hofmann spearheads the practice, primarily focusing on construction, joint venture, and post-M&A disputes, while Micha Bühler is regularly engaged by clients for assistance with institutional proceedings and ad hoc arbitrations. Michael Feit’s expertise extends across pharmaceuticals, telecoms, and renewable energy disputes, and Andrea Meier is well-positioned to advise on industrial and infrastructure projects. Another name to note in the practice is Diana Akikol, who employs her experience in post-M&A disputes and sizeable construction projects.
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‘Excellent teams covering all regions of Switzerland.'
‘Very deep and wide bench. Top international service.’
‘Andrea Meier is a superstar International Arbitration lawyer - my first choice.’
‘Dieter Hoffmann: a great legal mind, has a perfect understanding of complex factual issues and is easy to work with.'
- 'Diana Akikol is excellent by all means. She masters complex issues. A great asset for her clients.’
‘The Walder Wyss team have been everything you would want: responsive, versatile and efficient, with clear expertise and sensible handling.’
‘Micha Bühler is a pleasure to deal with: well-organised, responsive, always on top of the issues and adapts to the client's priorities.’
‘Michael Feit is the go-to person. One of the brightest, most experienced counsel and arbitrator of his generation. Very easy-going and smart, a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Roche
- Greiner AG
- Ali Gohar & Company (Private) Limited
- Sharma Fabrictors and Erectors Private Limited
- AFRILAND First Group
- Idorsia Ltd
- Sabbagh Wholesale Druggist
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Dieter Hofmann
Other key lawyers
Micha Bühler; Michael Feit; Diana Akikol; Andrea Meier; Michael Cartier