Pestalozzi represents states and state-owned entities, blue-chip corporations and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in a range of civil, criminal and regulatory disputes at national and international levels, before senior Swiss courts and national authorities. The firm is particularly well regarded for its expertise in commodities and banking-related disputes, as well as internal investigations. ‘Superstar’ Christophe Emonet oversees both the broader litigation department and the dedicated white-collar crime and investigations team. Michael Kramer and Florian Mohs are also key senior litigators within the group.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are very responsive, pragmatic and innovative in their thinking. Easy and friendly to work with, while being at the top of their practice.'
- 'Over time, Christophe Emonet became our trusted advisor. He has unmatched experience for complex commercial disputes and a gift to shape and lead the best team. He has an immense knowledge of various areas of law, which allows him to identify issues and find solutions like no other lawyer. If you need full dedication, creativity and unparalleled sense of strategy, he is your lawyer.'
- 'Christophe Emonet is a superstar, second to none in his broad field of expertise. And yet he remains very approachable and modest, a pleasure to work with.'
- ‘They are top drawer in the white-collar big ticket litigation space. They have the resources to handle large mandates.’
- ‘Christophe Emonet is in a class by himself. I have worked with many Swiss counsel and Christophe is a standout.’
- ‘A very experienced and efficient team. They will analyse your case in detail, providing proactive advice that has proven critical in the context of highly complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. They understand deeply the needs of the clients and they will fight fiercely for them.’
Key clients
- Advance Magazine Publishers Inc./Condé Nast
- Publications SA
- Bank of America
- Banque Cantonale de Genève
- City of Almaty
- Coop
- Deutsche Bank
- The estate of Fahad Al Rajaan
- Glencore
- Johnson & Johnson
- National Oil Corporation of Libya
- Olivier Maus
Work highlights
Represented the estate of the late Fahad Al Rajaan in an ongoing cross-border investigation and civil claim in Switzerland and the UK, related to his work as the CEO of the Public Institution of Social Security of Kuwait.
Represented Johnson & Johnson in more than $55m-worth of claims and counterclaims brought by a Saudi company before the state courts in Switzerland for alleged breach of contract in connection with the delivery of medical goods to hospitals in Saudi Arabia, as well other countries in the Emirates.
Represented the City of Almaty in a cross-border investigation and recovery claims against the Khrapunov clan.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Christophe Emonet
Other key lawyers
Michael Kramer; Florian Mohs; Nicolas Herren