Disputes boutique LALIVE continues to be recognised by its clients, which include multinationals, domestic corporates, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals, as a ‘unique disputes powerhouse with an uncompromising culture of excellence’. For banking and finance litigation, Nicolas Ollivier is the senior name to note, while André Brunschweiler is noted for his expertise in corporate and commercial disputes. Sandrine Giroud and Dominik Elmiger's practices straddles a range of areas, regularly operating at the intersection between civil and criminal matters and international sanctions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm is composed of highly skilled professionals, all genuinely committed to serving the client’s best interests. What makes them stand out is their ability to combine an indispensable, first-class legal vision with a rare and valuable sensitivity to business needs. Their approach is truly tailor-made: attentive, accurate and always available.'
- 'They embody the elevated role of the lawyer and the intellectual profession at its highest standard, while still offering a personalised service. Unlike many large firms that have reduced legal practice to mere customer service, this firm remains authentically bespoke, preserving the dignity and excellence of the legal profession.'
- ‘André Brunschweiler is extremely competent, concrete, responsive and highly capable.’
- ‘I work with André Brunschweiler and Marion Binder and both are excellent lawyers. If I have a legal issue in Switzerland I go to them. Very focused, very sharp minded.’
- 'I truly value LALIVE’s litigation team for their combination of top-tier legal expertise and pragmatic, business-focused advice. They are exceptionally skilled at managing complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes and always think several steps ahead to protect our interests. I particularly appreciate their collaborative culture, international perspective and efficient use of technology.'
- 'André Brunschweiler stands out for his sharp strategic thinking, calm and measured approach and ability to navigate highly complex cross-border disputes. He combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic mindset, which makes him an exceptional advisor in challenging situations.'
Work highlights
Acting for a number of institutional AT1 investors.
Acting for several major institutional and private ultra-high-net-worth investors over potential major losses incurred in connection with the Greensill collapse.
Representing an ultra-high-net-worth individual and related entities in civil and criminal proceedings, in the aftermath of a long-lasting international dispute in relation to artwork transactions exceeding $2bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Dominik Elmiger; Nicolas Ollivier
Other key lawyers
Sandrine Giroud; Daniel Lucien Bühr; Benoît Mauron; André Brunschweiler; Marion Binder