Excellent in Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration, Banking & Finance Litigation, Restructuring & Insolvency - 2022

Recommended for Litigation.

Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the year 2018 and 2023.

Thomas Weibel is praised by clients for being "capable of thinking strategically beyond his engagement," with one client further adding: "He has good business sense and is very knowledgeable in the industry." He is best recognised for his expertise in handling inheritance claims for high net worth individuals, with further activity infinancial litigation and cases arising out of fraud allegations.

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.

Thomas Weibel is a "good and smart litigator," according to sources. He is best recognised for his expertise in handling inheritance claims for high net worth individuals, with further activity in product liability litigation and cases arising out of distribution agreements.

"Thomas Weibel is a well-recognised name in the Swiss market, where he enjoys a strong reputation for his superb representation of clients before state courts."

"The team at VISCHER is particularly well known for its experience in the enforcement of arbitral awards as well as asset freezing and practitioners frequently sit as arbitrators. Thomas Weibel and Christian Oetiker combine dispute resolution skills with knowledge in aviation law. Daniele Favalli is well versed in commercial disputes and Mladen Stojiljkovic joined as counsel from Homburger in November 2019."

"The team at VISCHER is led by Basel-based David Jenny, who has extensive experience in assisting governing bodies of companies and creditors and in acting as liquidator. The team is also involved in bank bankruptcy proceedings. Another key member is Jana Essebier; her practice includes dispute resolution and regulatory law. Markus Guggenbühl and Thomas Weibel in Basel are also noted."

"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."

Thomas Weibel is active on inheritance and criminal disputes. Interviewees particularly highlight his "good judgement." Weibel also assists clients with corporate and commercial litigation.

Interviewees particularly highlight his "good judgement." Weibel also assists clients with corporate and commercial litigation.

"VISCHER provides 'top advice, which is clearly above the market standard'. The team has core strengths handling bankruptcies in the financial sector, having been involved in the Lehman Brothers insolvency as liquidator's counsel. In recent work, Adrian Dörig represented indenture trustee Wilmington Trust in the bankruptcy of Toys'R'Us. 'Truly knowledgeable and profoundly experienced practitioners' David Jenny and Thomas Weibel are also recommended, while Jana Essebier is another name to note."

"VISCHER's 'thorough' dispute resolution practice has 'in-depth knowledge and outstanding legal expertise, combined with a practical, result-oriented approach'. The main areas of focus include commercial attachment, enforcement and injunctive relief proceedings, and it also has considerable experience in the transportation, insurance, IT and telecoms sectors. The 'patient and capable' Christian Oetiker is representing Pricewaterhouse Coopers as liquidators of Lehman Brothers in proceedings against the claimant, the Italian pension fund Fondazione Enasarco. 'Excellent strategist' Daniele Favalli and 'dedicated analyst' Thomas Gelzer are also recommended. Thomas Weibel leads the team."

"VISCHER's arbitration team 'provides solid, high-quality work in complex international disputes', including 'hands-on, proactive settlement strategies'. Transport, banking, nuclear power and construction form major areas of expertise, and the team is additionally experienced in representing clients in relation to Russia and the Middle East. 'Highly skilled and experienced practitioner' Thomas Weibel is recommended in Basel. Daniele Favalli and Christian Oetiker are the key partners in Zurich."

"Thomas Weibel advises clients on a range of disputes, assisting private clients with inheritance disputes, as well as representing companies in financial and corporate disputes. Clients appreciate that he "always provides us with opinions within the timeframe and takes the initiative to propose how to get further on."

Thomas Weibel have been chosen as a winner of a 2019 International Advisory Experts Award.

Award won - Commercial Disputes within Switzerland

"Vischer has an ‘excellent in-depth litigation team’, which ‘acts quickly through collaboration’ and focuses on the transport and freight forwarding industries, as well as the financial services, insurance and TMT sectors. In a recent highlight, the group advised Pirelli Tyre and Banque Cantonale Vaudoise on the enforcement of a judgement against a former board member of a debtor company. ‘Strategic thinker’ Christian Oetiker is recommended for his ‘strength in banking, finance and bankruptcy litigation’, while Thomas Weibel is ‘a very reputed and successful estate and succession litigator’."

"Vischer’s ‘reliable and trustworthy’ team consists of ‘highly skilled and dynamic attorneys’ who are ‘very knowledgeable in arbitration’ and have ‘a remarkable, solution-oriented approach’. Key sources of work include the freight forwarding, timber and wood, shipping and financial industries. Christian Oetiker acted as sole arbitrator in an ICC proceeding between a US company and a European manufacturer concerning the acquisition of unmanned aerial vehicle systems (drones). The ‘clear, convincing and experienced’ Thomas Weibel, ‘skilled and dedicated’ senior associate Claudia Walz and the ‘responsive and tactically considerate’ Daniele Favalli are recommended."

"Clients like that Thomas Weibel acts to 'competently and proactively identify appropriate solutions and alternatives.' He represents private clients and multinationals in litigation related to finance, the loss of assets, embezzlement and inheritance disputes."

"VISCHER is a leading player in the aviation space, regularly advising and representing airline companies and affiliated clients in both non-contentious and contentious matters. Two individuals are selected for inclusion.

Practice head Urs Haegi is described as 'a well-known, active practitioner in the field' by one respondent. He offers clients considerable experience in contract drafting and negotiations.

Disputes specialist Thomas Weibel is recognised for his excellent work handling international contentious issues on both a national and international level."

"Thomas Weibel advises on litigation and possesses specific expertise in the aviation industry, banking and inheritance disputes. Clients appreciate that he is 'very precise, proactive and methodical.'"

Das VISCHER Dispute Resolution Team wurde von Acquisition International (AI) für die grenzüberschreitende Prozessführung ausgezeichnet (Best for Complex Transnational Disputes - Switzerland).

"The ‘very good team’ at Vischer has particular expertise in litigation regarding insurance coverage and financial services. Thomas Weibel is ‘an outstanding litigator’, Daniele Favalli is ‘very good in understanding the needs of the client’ and Christian Oetiker is ‘very bright and always well prepared’."

"Peers confirm that Thomas Weibel is a highly active litigator. He has a proven track record of acting for banks on international disputes, as well as on transport and white-collar crime-related matters."

"Vischer’s ‘excellent team’ has been handling litigation work for the liquidator of Lehman Brothers. Thomas Weibel is ‘a brilliant lawyer and very strong in court’, and Christian Oetiker is ‘a very hard and efficient worker, who is able to deliver results of high quality even under time pressure’."

"At Vischer, Urs Haegi is noted for his 'very sharp mind' and 'solutionsoriented approach' to matters. He has a 'stellar client list' and is 'held in high esteem' by peers. Thomas Weibel comes highly recommended for his 'detailed yet commercial advice'."

"Dispute Resolution is a core area of practice for Vischer and the firm takes pride in having a team of leading lawyers who are experienced before the national courts. Christian Oetiker is a 'definite inclusion' for his 'vast experience' and 'comprehensive knowledge' across a broad range of commercial and corporate law. The 'outstanding' Daniele Favalli is often present before domestic and international courts and tribunals. His knowledge of the insurence sector is particularly noteworthy. Thomas Weibel is a 'superb talent' and a 'strong negotiator' in proceedings that include Commercial disputes, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, injunctive relief and white-collar crime."

"Thomas Weibel is recommended for his responsiveness and ability to handle multi-jurisdictional matters. Clients comment: 'He is able to listen and evaluate, in an objective way, the topic at hand and give tactical advice.' "

"Vischer sees a trio o f its lawvers selected for inclusion. Christoph Pestalozzi is a senior partner in the dispute resolution team and heads its international commercial arbitration group. Described by sources as a "significant name", he regularly acts as counsel for Swiss and foreign companies, private individuals and foreign states in high-profile disputes . Daniele Favalli is praised for his "international outlook" and represents a range of clients in commercial proceedings, and the " superb" Thomas Weibel is a "true authority" on the enforcement of foreign judgments, injunctive relief and whitecollar crime."

"Thomas Weibel's dedication to cases and high level of knowledge are highlighted by impressed clients. 'He was there the whole time making sure we achieved our objective. He is bright and well versed in the nuances of Swiss law,' notes one client. Another says: 'He is a great asset. He is very grounded and is willing and able to listen, then evaluate in an objective way.'"

"The team at Vischer ‘gives good advice on strategy, solves complex questions of international litigation, and always acts in a client-minded way’. Thomas Weibel is ‘a brilliant lawyer for complex commercial cases’, Christian Oetiker has ‘excellent knowledge of Swiss law and of international rules’, and Christoph Pestalozzi is ‘a very good team leader’ who ‘defines an overall strategy and creates a good relationship with the client’."