
VISCHER’s public law offering provides expertise across an array of public law issues, including disputes, regulatory issues and transactional advice. The team has a particular focus on the energy and healthcare sectors and is headed up by Stefan Rechsteiner, who specialises in energy law as well as public and administrative law. Michael Waldner leads the healthcare practice. Both Rechsteiner and Waldner routinely represent clients before administrative courts and regulators.
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Testimonials
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- 'The public law team at VISCHER is distinguished by its combination of deep regulatory knowledge and pragmatic, solution-oriented advice.'
- 'We were impressed with their litigation capability.'
- 'Clients value the lawyers’ responsiveness, precision and ability to handle sensitive and complex matters efficiently.'
- 'VISCHER’s public law team is noted for combining regulatory expertise with pragmatic, business-oriented advice.'
- 'Stefan Rechsteiner is the go-to-person for high stakes administrative law issues.'
- 'Their collaborative approach and consistent quality set them apart from competitors.'
Key clients
- Die Schweizerische Post AG
- Axpo Services AG
- Repower AG
- Energie 360 Grad AG
- EBL
- University Hospital of Zurich
- University Hospital of Bern
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
- Cantonal Hospital of Aarau
- Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne
- St. Claraspital, Basel
- University Children's Hospital Zurich
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Practice head
Stefan Rechsteiner
Other key lawyers
Michael Waldner

