Blue-chip clients listed in Switzerland and abroad regard Homburger as a go-to due to ‘the team’s extensive practical experience and deep understanding of the arbitration community and market’. The department is jointly headed up by ’fantastic advocates’ Balz Gross and Mariella Orelli. Gabrielle Nater-Bass and Stefanie Pfisterer are recommended for in-depth experience in matters relating to, inter alia, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, M&A transactions, agency and distribution agreements and sales contracts. The group has broad sector expertise, with a particular focus on regulated industries such as banking and insurance, life sciences, energy and telecoms.
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Insurance, Litigation, Arbitration, Regulatory.
Position

Partner. Domestic and international commercial litigation and arbitration. Primary focus on representing parties in energy related matters, corporate matters and matters relating to mergers and acquisitions (including joint ventures), insurance, crossborder sales, long-term supply contracts, construction projects and pharma. Languages: German, Italian, English, French.

Career

Qualified in 1996. Partner at Homburger since 2007. Law clerk with the Commercial Court of the Canton of Zurich. Foreign associate at Herbert Smith.

Languages
German, Italian, English, French.
Memberships
Zurich and Swiss Bar Associations, IBA, ASA, LCIA.
Education

University of Zurich (lic. iur.), College of Europe of Bruges (LL.M.).

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  • ‘Combination of technical excellence and client-focused service. Collaborative approach, and proven ability to handle complex matters efficiently. Compared to many firms, they offer a more tailored, solution-driven service rather than a one-size-fits-all model. Notably, the practice has introduced innovative approaches in cross-disciplinary collaboration, which demonstrates both agility and forward thinking.’

  • ‘Mariella Orelli is widely recognised for strategic insight and exceptional judgment in complex matters.’

Key clients

  • Clariant
  • Jordan Chiles

Work highlights

Represented Clariant before the Court of Arbitration of SIX Group.