Pestalozzi is well-placed to offer advice on a wide array of private client issues, ranging from contentious matters to tax planning, regulatory advice and real estate transactions. Practice head Oliver Widmer caters to national and international banks, financial institutions, wealth managers and high net worth individuals, while co-head Christophe Emonet is an experienced litigator and routinely acts in commercial disputes and regulatory proceedings. Michael Lips, Andrea Huber and tax expert Jonas Sigrist are also names to note.
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Testimonials
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- 'Christophe Emonet has an incredible talent for identifying issues and finding solutions across various areas of laws and jurisdictions.'
- 'Christophe Emonet is a superstar, and yet he remains very approachable and modest, a pleasure to work with.'
- ‘Jonas Sigrist offers strong skills for corporations, as well as private clients.’
Key clients
- Bank IHAG
- Bank Maerki Baumann
- Bank Reichmuth
- Bank Rothschild
- Bank Vontobel
- Banque Cantonale de Genève
- CERN
- Cofra Holding AG
- Credit Agricole
- Deutsche Bank Private Banking
- Fahad Al-Rajaan
- Fleming Family & Partners (Suisse) AG
Work highlights
Advised an individual with respect to a CHF600m donation to a Swiss university.
Advised a wealthy family with respect to the restructuring of their family group holdings.
Advised an estate in connection with worldwide investigations, as well as commercial and civil litigation, regarding banking transactions worth $80bn.
Practice head
Oliver Widmer; Christophe Emonet
Other key lawyers
Michael Lips; Andrea Huber; Jonas Sigrist