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Walder Wyss Ltd.

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Walder Wyss Ltd.’s insolvency and restructuring team was involved in a number of recent prominent bankruptcy and creditors’ composition proceedings in Switzerland, in particular those involving cross-border aspects. The team also stands out for its work in financial restructurings and corporate rescues (including mass dismissals). Notable individual Urs Schenker is very experienced in the areas of restructuring, financing, capital markets, M&As and company law. Mark Reutter advises a range of clients on restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy matters. Dieter Hofmann stands out for his expertise in international disputes, and Dominik Hohler assists companies with their restructurings and financings.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘In-depth knowledge of tools and the market, enabling tailored, pragmatic advice.’

  • ‘Dominik Hohler and Stéphanie Oneyser provide strategic, tailored advice that helps businesses restructure effectively and manage insolvency challenges with confidence. Both Dominik and Stéphanie are known for building lasting relationships with clients and peers.’

  • ‘Dominik Hohler is a brilliant mind and well-positioned on the market. He is definitely one of the future key players in the market.’

  • ‘The team is super responsive, on top of things and provides the feeling that the matter is in safe hands. Good use of partner and associate.’

  • ‘Dominik Hohler is a trusted advisor who steers the matter in a confident style.’

  • ‘The Restructuring & Insolvency Team is top-notch and highly sophisticated. Very experienced in cross-border and complex restructuring and insolvencies. Additionally, the team always puts clients first and communicates in a passionate and easy way.’

Key clients

  • Credit Suisse / UBS
  • DCM Film Distribution (Schweiz) GmbH / Arthouse Cinemas
  • Meyer Burger Group
  • Aryzta / Lodbrok Capital
  • FlowBank SA (FINMA appointment)

Work highlights

  • Acting as Lead Counsel to Credit Suisse on the merger with UBS following the intervention of the Swiss Federal Department of Justice, the Swiss National Bank and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.
  • Appointed by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) as liquidator of FlowBank SA, a fintech bank in Geneva.
  • Advising on all matters of Swiss law relating to the internal restructuring scenarios of Swiss companies.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dominik Hohler, Dieter Hofmann, Mark Reutter

Other key lawyers

Urs Schenker, Stéphanie Oneyser