‘David Rosenthal is the most prominent and active data privacy lawyer in Switzerland. He is the most prolific opinion leader in data privacy in Switzerland. Rolf Auf der Maur is very well connected and has in-depth knowledge of the media and tech industries. Michael Waldner is an expert in health law and has a brilliant mind.’

Michael Waldner is recognised for his experience representing hospitals and healthcare institutions in insurance-related disputes.

Key practice areas for VISCHER are capital markets, M&A, healthcare, TMT and transport as well as public law, competition and litigation. Among the names to note are Klaus Neff, Stefan Kohler, Rolf Auf Der Maur, Benedict Christ, David Rosenthal and Stefan Rechsteiner as well as Christian Oetiker, Michael Waldner, and Christian Wyss.

VISCHER’s public law practice is highly focused on the energy and healthcare sectors but is also experienced in other regulated industries, including gambling and financial services. The team handles disputes with regulatory bodies at all governmental levels as well as regulatory issues regarding transactions, concessions, tariffs and contracts. Stefan Rechsteiner heads the firms’ energy practice and represents companies active in regulated markets before regulators and administrative courts. Head of the healthcare practice Michael Waldner represents hospitals before courts in regulatory matters.

Michael Waldner is recognised for his experience representing hospitals and healthcare institutions in insurance-related disputes.

"Michael Waldner enjoys a strong reputation in the market for his extensive experience advising energy companies on administrative and public law."

"VISCHER is highly regarded for its healthcare, TMT and transport practices as well as its expertise in capital markets, M&A, public law, competition and litigation matters. Key at the firm include Stefan Kohler, Rolf Auf der Maur, Benedict Christ, Stefan Rechsteiner and Christian Oetiker. Michael Waldner, Klaus Neff and Christian Wyss are other names to note."

"The public law department at VISCHER has core strengths in energy-related work, where it handles litigation, regulatory and strategic advice, and healthcare matters, acting in disputes against regulators as well as handling transactions. Team lead Stefan Rechsteiner advised Axpo Services AG on the reorganisation of its corporate structure, and acted as legal counsel to the Rheinkraftwerk Säckingen AG, Kraftwerk Ryburg-Schwörstadt AG and Kraftwerk Reckingen AG power plants, which are located at the Swiss-German border, following the rejection of their application to use a high-voltage grid for hydro-energy projects. Michael Waldner is acting for the University Hospital of Zurich and the Cantonal Hospitals of St Gall and Lucerne in disputes against healthcare insurers relating to treatment tariffs."

"Michael Waldner is a well-known expert in administrative law who is recommended for providing sophisticated regulatory advice to a range of major clients in the sector."

"VISCHER has a 'customer-oriented approach mixed with legal expertise'. Led by regulatory expert Stefan Rechsteiner, the team mainly advises on energy and public healthcare matters. In recent work, Michael Waldner is representing several hospitals in regulatory court proceedings concerning the hospital treatment tariffs chargeable to insurance companies."

"VISCHER has core strength in the healthcare, TMT and transport sectors and notable public law expertise, while also fielding strong capital markets, M&A, competition and litigation departments. Key partners include Stefan Kohler, Rolf Auf der Maur, Stefan Rechsteiner, Benedict Christ and Christian Oetiker. Michael Waldner and Christian Wyss are other names to note."

"Michael Waldner assists clients with regulatory issues, as well as supporting them in disputes concerning priority rights. One commentator states: "He is a really smart guy."

"National firm VISCHER is the leading firm in this space and sees two lawyers selected for inclusion. Stefan Rechsteiner is one of the country's foremost energy practitioners who draws praise from sources for his excellent work representing energy companies before the administrative courts. Michael Waldner is highly recommended by market commentators as a leading authority on renewable energy matters as well as the regulation of energy markets."

"Public sector clients consider Vischer’s ‘response times, industry knowledge and appropriateness of advice outstanding’. Andreas Albrecht and counsel Michael Waldner assisted multiple hospitals with regulatory and administrative court proceedings concerning tariff charges for hospital treatments to health insurance companies. The client roster also includes Repower and Swisslos. The ‘knowledgeable’ Stefan Rechsteiner ‘advises clients successfully over many years’."

"Michael Waldner is involved in energy disputes with the regulator. He has particular experience in assisting clients with matters relating to renewable energy and nuclear power."

"Michael Waldner is involved in energy disputes with the regulator. He has particular experience in assisting clients with matters relating to renewable energy and nuclear power."

"National commercial law firm VISCHER boasts the country's foremost energy practice, achieving two listings. Stefan Rechsteiner is one of the most highly regarded practitioners in our research this year, and draws praise from sources who note that he is 'very skilled in energy law and its related fields'. Michael Waldner is recommended for his expertise in energy regulation, and is weil versed in representing companies before both administrative courts and regulators."

"Michael Waldner focuses on energy and environment issues. He has noted experience of advising on regulatory matters, renewable energy and the construction of power stations."

"Vischer achieves two nominations in this chapter, including the 'fantastic' Stefan Rechsteiner, who is described by peers as 'one of the top practitioners' in this area. He's joined by Michael Waldner, who runs a 'distinguished practice' that focuses primarily on energy and environmental law."

"Energy specialist Michael Waldner is recommended for his environmental expertise. He is commended for his 'understanding of commercial issues.'"

"Two lawyers from Vischer are selected this year, including the 'excellent' Stefan Rechsteiner. He has earned a 'brilliant reputation' advising companies active in the energy market. Michael Waldner advises clients on renewable energies, climate law and the regulation of the power market. Peers describe him as 'committed' and 'strongly endorse' his skills in this sphere."

"Vischer fields two 'top-notch' Zurich-based lawyers to this edition. Stefan Rechsteiner leads the firm's energy team and his 'excellent' advisory and representative work has made him a 'notable figure' in the field. A 'star' in the field, Michael Waldner advises clients on renewable, regulatory matters and construction of power stations. He is 'definite inclusion' for many."

"Michael Waldner focuses on energy and environmental law. He has a strong academic background in this area as well as experience of assisting with regulatory and transactional matters."