The restructuring and insolvency practice at Pestalozzi often advises creditors, corporate debtors, and investors in distressed situations. Its stands out for its work relating to cross-border issues and appearing before the Swiss courts in bankruptcy-related criminal proceedings. Standout individual Thomas Rohner regularly represents national and international clients in asset tracing and insolvency enforcement matters. Other key contact Christophe Emonet has broad experience in asset recovery and cross-border bankruptcies.
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Profile
Work Department
Dispute resolution / Private clients / Insolvency and corporate recovery.
Position
Represents clients in litigation before Swiss courts and in international arbitration proceedings. Focusing on all aspects of commercial and M&A disputes, judicial assistance, and asset tracing, often in a cross-border context and involving various industries. Also acts as an arbitrator. Specialized in estate and insolvency disputes.
Career
University of St. Gallen (lic. iur., 1998; Dr. iur., 2002). Bar Admission (2000). University of Chicago Law School (LL.M., 2003). Joined Pestalozzi (2004). Partner at Pestalozzi (2008).
Languages
German, English, French.
Memberships
International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), INSOL, Insolvency Law Association (SchKG-Vereinigung).
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Testimonials
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‘Very reactive and proactive, immediately responsive and capable of analyzing issues.’
‘Deep knowledge, and very quick responses and availability. Outstanding collaboration.’
‘Pestalozzi has extensive experience in the enforcement of claims in bankruptcy and enforcement proceedings.’
‘Thomas Rohner impresses with his extremely precise yet still creative work. Not only is he always available, he is also a pleasant person to talk to.’
Key clients
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch Bank Vontobel Banque Cantonale de Genève City of Almaty Coop Credit Agricole Credit Suisse First International Bank of Israel Glencore Johnson & Johnson Leclanché Olivier Maus Swiss Life AG Union Bank of Israel