Staiger Attorneys at Law Ltd has a strong track record in its representation of corporate clients from regulated sectors, such as energy, banking and insurance. ‘Fantastic litigator’ Jonas Stüssi heads up the department, working closely with seasoned partners Marc Bernheim, who has significant know-how in the insolvency and debt enforcement space, and Philipp Känzig, who is known for his cross-border expertise. Private client litigation makes up another pillar of the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Jonas Stüssi and his team are great at thinking outside of the box. They are very responsible, reliable and deliver on time.’
- ‘Jonas Stüssi is a fantastic litigator. He is great at strategy, very creative and finds solutions for almost any problem.’
- ‘The go-to firm for complex international cases with a Swiss angle. They are highly skilled, both on a procedural level and regarding case handling, and can deal with vast amounts of work in an expedited manner. Terrific work product. Great communication.’
- 'Philipp Känzig is in a league of his own. He is very experienced and knows all the tricks.'
Work highlights
Represented a Swiss management consultant in €200m cross-border litigation related to real estate in Türkiye.
Represented several clients of an international bank in a $50m damages claim against the bank, related to investments not suitable for the risk profile of clients.
Represented a real estate investor in €75m litigation against a creditor.
Practice head
Jonas Stüssi
Other key lawyers
Marc Bernheim; Philipp Känzig