Façonner l’avenir requiert plus que des conseils juridiques. En tant que cabinet d’affaires suisse disposant de bureaux à Zurich, Bâle et Genève, VISCHER allie une vaste expertise juridique à la créativité entrepreneuriale et au dévouement personnel.

Nos équipes apportent leurs connaissances de l’industrie et leur excellence juridique à des projets complexes – des transactions internationales aux défis réglementaires, en passant par la résolution stratégique des différends. Nous ne pensons pas en termes de problèmes, mais en termes de solutions résistant à l’épreuve du temps.

Notre ambition va au-delà des services juridiques traditionnels pour les entreprises. Car nous accompagnons les entreprises, les institutions et les individus avec une vision stratégique. Pour nous, le droit n’est pas un ensemble abstrait de règles mais un outil destiné à saisir des opportunités – soutenu par plus de 165 ans d’expérience, une vision internationale et une équipe engagée à façonner activement l’avenir.

Facts and figures

100+
expertes et experts
220+
collaboratrices et collaborateurs dans tous les bureaux
3
sites en Suisse
165+
ans d’expérience
27+
langues
54%
collaboratices

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

Aujourd'hui

L’un des principaux cabinets d’affaires suisses

VISCHER est l’un des principaux cabinets d’affaires suisses, présent dans les trois sites économiques les plus importants de Suisse.

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2019

Un troisième site à Genève

Avec l’ouverture du bureau de Genève, VISCHER est désormais présente dans les trois principales régions économiques de Suisse.

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2009

Transformation en société anonyme

VISCHER devient une société anonyme domiciliée à Zurich et continue d’exercer dans les deux villes sur un pied d’égalité.

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2000

Fusion en VISCHER

Gloor & Christ de Bâle fusionne avec Pestalozzi Haegi & Partner de Zurich et opère désormais sur les deux sites sous le nom de VISCHER. VISCHER s’établit comme l’un des principaux cabinets d’affaires en Suisse.

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1998

Fusion à Bâle

Les cabinets bâlois Christ, Löw, Brückner & Staehelin et Gloor, Schiess & Partner fusionnent pour former Gloor & Christ.

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1990

Création du site zurichois

Pestalozzi, Haegi et Wettenschwiler fondent ensemble un cabinet, qui servira de base au futur bureau zurichois de VISCHER.

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1908

Développement du site bâlois

C’est à Bâle que naissent les bases de la future étude Christ, Löw, Brückner & Staehelin.

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1857

La première pierre

Lichtenhahn & Heusler fondent le cabinet d’avocats et de notaires à Bâle, qui deviendra plus tard le cabinet Gloor Schiess & Partner – le début d’une belle réussite qui dure depuis plus de 160 ans.

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