Global blue-chip companies, SMEs, start-ups and growth companies, as well as entrepreneurs and investors, form the core client base at Wartmann Merker Ltd., where Peter Reichart leads a team which ‘brings together a diverse set of strengths that complement each other exceptionally well’. Reto Strittmatter is noted for his banking and finance litigation expertise, while Giovanna Montanaro is well regarded in the logistics and transport-related disputes space. The partner bench was further strengthened by the promotion of Andrea Roth in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Constant access to partners is key - small agile legal teams.’
- ‘Wartmann Merker is a fine dispute boutique with a great reputation. They have a good relationship in their team, which can be felt when working with them.’
- 'I would rate the depth and breadth of the Wartmann Merker team very highly. Throughout the course of our case, it has been clear that the team at Wartmann Merker brings together a diverse set of strengths that complement each other exceptionally well. They have led our matter with outstanding diligence and expertise.'
- 'Wartmann Merker distinguishes itself through its deep understanding of both Swiss procedural law and the practical realities of international litigation. Its lawyers combine technical excellence with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, qualities that are particularly valuable in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.'
- ‘Dominic Hägler is excellent. Willing to listen and appreciate the nuances of a case. He is innovative in his thinking and very personable.’
- 'Reto Strittmatter stands out for his exceptional command of Swiss law, strategic judgment and solution-oriented approach to complex disputes. Reto’s advice is clear, pragmatic and focused on results rather than formalism, qualities that make him particularly effective in coordinating with international counsel and managing multi-jurisdictional proceedings.'
Practice head
Peter Reichart
Other key lawyers
Anne-Catherine Hahn; Reto Strittmatter; Giovanna Montanaro; Dominic Hägler; Andrea Roth