Shaping the future takes more than legal advice. As a Swiss business law firm with offices in Zurich, Basel and Geneva, VISCHER combines deep legal expertise with entrepreneurial creativity and personal dedication.

Our teams contribute industry insight and legal excellence to complex projects – from international transactions and regulatory challenges to strategic dispute resolution. We don’t think in problems but in solutions that stand the test of time.

Our ambition goes beyond traditional legal services for companies: we support businesses, institutions and individuals with strategic foresight. For us, the law is not an abstract set of rules, but a tool to unlock opportunities – backed by over 165 years of experience, an international outlook and a team committed to actively shaping what’s next.

Facts and figures

100+
experts
220+
employees across all offices
3
locations in Switzerland
165+
years of experience
27+
languages
54%
female employees

Rankings

2026

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The Legal 500

"Excellent advice and first class service."

2026

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Chambers

"VISCHER has been exceptional in every way. The lawyers are highly responsive, practical in their approach, supportive and approachable."

2025

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IFLR1000

Recognised as Top Tier Firm 2025 / Highly Regarded Lawyers

2025

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Lexology

Thought Leaders 2025

"Their collaborative approach and consistent quality set them apart from competitors."

Legal 500, 2026

"Not only experienced and knowledgeable but also committed, pragmatic, excellent in structuring complexity and well-connected."

Legal 500, 2026

"I was particularly struck by the team's willingness to go beyond standard forms to provide a bespoke opinion and the very clear, robust advice that we required."

Chambers, 2026

"VISCHER stand out for their creativity, willingness to assist clients, deep knowledge of applicable regulations and clear analytical thinking, with careful attention to protecting client interests."

Chambers, 2026

"VISCHER's service is characterised by good accessibility, fast response times, extensive experience in reviewing contracts, a pragmatic approach and active advice."

Chambers, 2026

"VISCHER have a client-centric mentality, focusing on providing solutions and outlining risks as well as boundaries."

Chambers, 2026

"VISCHER demonstrates exceptional responsiveness. The lawyers respond to unexpected challenges rapidly, showing they operate at the speed of technological development rather than traditional legal timelines."

Chambers, 2026

"High-quality and pragmatic advice on highly complex matters. The practice can be fully trusted, and they want the best for the client."

Legal 500, 2025

"The VISCHER experts have an exceptional understanding of business."

Legal 500, 2025

"We appreciate VISCHER's sophisticated knowledge of Swiss procedural law, strong communication skills and the fact they are highly attuned to meeting the client's requirements."

Chambers, 2025

"It has been a very positive experience working with VISCHER. We have nothing but praise for the team and it is at the top of our shortlist."

Chambers, 2025

"The team's strength lies in its availability and great understanding of the customer's needs. Their pragmatism and good knowledge of court proceedings is very much appreciated."

Legal 500, 2024

"The team is able to adapt to the situation. They act precisely with a strong commercial approach. In doing so, they think for their client and act in their interests."

Legal 500, 2024

"VISCHER are more than able to handle complex matters. Our case was handled with the utmost professional diligence."

Chambers, 2024

"VISCHER's services are outstanding. The firm has a true international practice enabling it to work on matters and cases involving multiple jurisdictions on a daily basis."

Chambers, 2024

"Thought Leaders 2024"

Lexology, 2024

"Recognised as Notable Practitioners / Highly Regarded Lawyers"

IFLR 1000, 2024

"The complex and demanding topics are not only understood quickly, but also prepared in a targeted manner for the non-specialist laypersons and supplemented by the legal aspects."

Chambers, 2023

"VISCHER's litigation practice is top-notch. The lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and well respected in the industry. They are easy to work with and have a broad range of expertise. They are a go-to firm in Switzerland and elsewhere."

Legal 500, 2023

"The M&A team provides top-notch legal advice, highly responsive, well connected and reasonable costs."

IFLR 1000, 2023

"Client Choice 2023"

Lexology, 2023

"The team is always impressive. The lawyers give excellent and detailed advice on complex issues, but always remain practical and focused on achieving the client’s business goals."

Chambers, 2022

"Excellent and reliable quality, top-tier advice and service."

IFLR 1000, 2022

"Fast, effective, broad diversity in legal areas."

Legal 500, 2022

"Prompt response time. Extremely competent and reliable work. Great understanding of market and client objectives."

Chambers, 2021

"Very business oriented and able to find good and practicable solutions."

Legal 500, 2021

"Wants to really understand the questions and goals of the client … always ready to go the extra mile."

IFLR 1000, 2021

Key milestones in VISCHER’s history

Today

One of Switzerland’s leading business law firms

VISCHER is one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, with a presence in the country’s three most economically important regions.

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2019

Geneva becomes the third office

With the opening of its Geneva office, VISCHER is now represented in all three major Swiss economic regions.

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2009

Transformation into a corporation

VISCHER becomes a stock corporation headquartered in Zurich, while maintaining equal operations at both locations.

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2000

The merger that created VISCHER

Gloor & Christ from Basel merges with Pestalozzi Haegi & Partner of Zurich, operating from then on under the name VISCHER at both locations. VISCHER establishes itself as one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms.

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1998

Merger in Basel

The Basel-based law firms Christ, Löw, Brückner & Staehelin and Gloor, Schiess & Partner merge to form Gloor & Christ.

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1990

Founding of the Zurich office

Pestalozzi, Haegi and Wettenschwiler establish a joint law firm, laying the foundation for VISCHER’s Zurich presence.

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1908

Development of the Basel Line

In Basel, the foundations are laid for what would later become the law firm Christ, Löw, Brückner & Staehelin.

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1857

The foundation

Lichtenhahn & Heusler establish an advocacy and notary office in Basel – the origin of what would later become Gloor Schiess & Partner and the beginning of a legal legacy spanning more than 160 years.

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