VISCHER's client roster includes various national and international companies from the banking, insurance, construction, aviation and telecoms industries, for which the team handles a variety of commercial litigation mandates. Thomas Weibel in Basel is also well versed in disputes arising out of private equity investments and Felix Meier-Dieterle covers insolvency proceedings; they lead the team together with Gérald Virieux, who joined in 2019 from the now defunct Bugnion Ballansat Ehrler. Insurance specialist Daniele Favalli and Christian Oetiker are also noted.

Recommended for Litigation

"Felix Meier-Dieterle is a highly regarded litigator and a leading light at Vischer. He has strong experience in insolvency matters and, according to peers, "He works very well on attachments of assets."

"VISCHER's dispute resolution team is particularly active in the banking and insurance; IT and telecoms; and transport sectors. It is a popular choice for domestic as well as cross-border commercial litigation mandates. Practice heads Felix Meier-Dieterle and Thomas Weibel are based in Zurich and Basel, respectively; the former is well versed in debt enforcement and insolvency proceedings while the latter has special expertise in the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and disputes related to white-collar crime. Daniele Favalli in Zurich is a key contact for insurers in contentious matters. Christian Oetiker splits his time between Zurich and Basel."

"Felix Meier-Dieterle is a go-to practitioner on civil litigation in relation to insolvency proceedings and enforcement matters. One respondent says, 'He knows the courts inside out - I would never hesitate to recommend him to clients'."

Recommended for Litigation, Real Estate Law