LALIVE is distinguished by its work on major fraud, asset tracing and corruption matters, as well as banking litigation. It is frequently instructed in globally coordinated civil and criminal proceedings. At the helm is Daniel Lucien Bühr, who advises on regulatory, white-collar crime and compliance matters, and Sandrine Giroud, who specialises in domestic and international litigation, with a focus on private client disputes, as well as fraud and asset recovery. Dominik Elmiger is a standout practitioner in banking and commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings and the enforcement of foreign judgments.
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Testimonials
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- 'Client service and responsiveness. LALIVE provides superior client service and legal expertise.'
- 'We are working on a matter in which the solution presented is very unique. They are very capable, hands-on, time-sensitive and collaborative.'
- 'True partners. They work tirelessly to accomplish needs. Benoît Mauron and Daniel Lucien Bühr are exceptional. Top talent and a pleasure to work with.'
Work highlights
Represented a UHNWI and related entities in one of the largest art fraud cases, with underlying art transactions exceeding $1bn.
Represented the Government of Brazil in an investigation involving the tracing and recovery of illicit assets and criminal proceeds held in banks in Switzerland and other countries.
Represented companies and private individuals in several separate cases, for combined losses of approximately $100m, against a Swiss private bank and its management in claims of embezzlement, fraud and forgery by one of the bank’s senior executives.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Daniel Lucien Bühr; Sandrine Giroud
Other key lawyers
Dominik Elmiger; Benoît A. Mauron; Nicolas Ollivier; Adam El-Hakim; Noémie Raetzo; Angelina Sgier; Marion Binder; Christian Exner; Louise Aellen; Andrea Florin; Roxane Pedrazzini; Gabriela Svalduz