Comparative Guide
Joint Ventures
Switzerland
Dr. Oliver Künzler, Markus Mühlemann, Urs Reinwald, Michael Schifferli & Daniel Zimmerli
Wenger Plattner has significant experience in litigating against and on behalf of both states and international organisations, across disputes as diverse as those relating to bankruptcy, liability and insurance, banking, real estate and inheritance. Stephan Kesselbach regularly appears in complex insolvency proceedings, while Roland Bachmann specialises in commercial litigation. Michael Schifferli is the name to note for private client disputes.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Stefan Kesselbach and his team combine in-depth knowledge and combative spirit with calmness and composure.’
- 'The team at Wenger Plattner has extensive experience of a wide range of disputes. Their technical expertise is exceptionally high and they have a very high level of service and responsiveness.'
- ‘Michael Schifflerli and Roland Bachmann in particular are standout individuals and have a particular focus on providing a high level of client service and commercially focused advice.’
- ‘The Wenger Plattner litigation team are first class for Swiss domestic law matters and international cross-border litigation.’
- ‘Stephan Kesselbach and Carsten Otto are standout practitioners.’
- ‘The firm is well established and well connected in Switzerland. This is an advantage both in preparing for litigation and in pre-trial dispute resolution. Opposing parties are aware that matters will be pursued vigorously and with consistency.’
Key clients
- GZO AG Spital Wetzikon
- Publicitas AG
- Swissair
- Petroplus Group
- Banque Hottinger & Cie Ltd
- EBT swiss engineering Ltd.
- Bosniaken Institut/Stiftung Adil Zulfikarpasic
- Bringhen Group
Practice head
Stephan Kesselbach
Other key lawyers
Roland Bachmann; Dieter Gränicher; Yannick Hostettler; Michael Schifferli; Carsten Otto