Leading in Insurance Litigation

Excellent in International Arbitration

Excellent in Banking & Finance Litigation

Excellent in Insurance: Regulatory Law

Excellent in Dispute Resolution: Asset Recovery

Excellent in Commercial Litigation

"Daniele Favalli is a conscientious and thoughtful arbitrator."

‘Daniel Favalli is a thoughtful and commercially-minded arbitrator.’

I have worked extensively with Daniele Favalli. He is smart, articulate, detail-oriented, and respected by his peers. Daniele is always exceedingly prepared and organised, and is very responsive, all excellent qualities in a lawyer.’

"His ways of explaining complex matters is amazing - he brings it down for clients."

Excellent in Commercial Litigation, Insurance: Regulatory, Insurance Litigation, Banking & Finance Litigation, International Arbitration

"Daniele Favalli – outstanding professional, very knowledgeable and intelligent."

"Daniele Favalli – Always looks at the big picture and has an excellent strategic view. He knows the relevant details and points out weaknesses as well as how to eliminate them. He can put together, delegate and instruct his team very well. When needed, he is always available, absolutely reliable and committed. In addition, it is always a pleasure to work with him."

Daniele Favalli boasts a wide-ranging practice which includes contractual, energy supply agreement and shareholder disputes. One source highlights that he has "a very hands-on knowledge of Swiss law and a good eye for practical solutions."

"Daniele Favalli always has a look at the big picture and has an excellent strategic view. He knows the relevant details and points out weaknesses as well as how to eliminate them. He can put together, delegate and instruct his team very well. When needed he is always available, absolutely reliable and committed. In addition, it is always a pleasure to work with him."

Recommended for Litigation

Recommended for Litigation

Daniele Favalli is noted for his wide-ranging practice which encompasses construction cases, energy supply agreements and shareholder disputes. One source describes him as "very business-oriented," while another praises "his incisive legal analysis and excellent cross-examination" abilities.

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.

"Daniele Favalli is always available and quick to answer. Good business point of view."

"Daniele Favalli is an experienced multilingual arbitrator."

"Daniele Favalli – outstanding arbitration specialist."

"Daniele Favalli: business acumen, creativity, solution-driven."

"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."

"Daniele Favalli acts for respondents on Swiss law arbitrations concerning energy and corporate law. Clients report that he is "very good at understanding the needs of business, he listens to what we need and our targets." Sources also highlight that he is "very responsive with excellent communication skills and well thought out advice." He also acts as chair of arbitration tribunals and as a sole arbitrator."

"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."

"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 specialises in resolving coverage issues regarding financial lines, D&O, crime, cyber and property policies for insurance companies, brokers and insured parties. Daniele Favalli is the key contact. The firm also provides ancillary services to the insurance sector, including handling Baloise's CHF288m acquisition of a majority share in Pax Anlage; Benedict Christ led the advice."

Interviewees highlight that he has "good tactical and strategic skills and has the ability to think outside the box."

Daniele Favalli acts as counsel for individuals and private companies on repayment arbitration and disputes concerning shares and power supply. Interviewees highlight that he has "good tactical and strategic skills and has the ability to think outside the box."

"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."

"VISCHER's client portfolio includes insurance companies, brokers and insured parties. The practice is adept at settling coverage issues and acting in disputes concerning financial line policies, crime, property, and D&O liability. Team head Daniele Favalli represents parties in coverage litigation matters and oversees all insurance-related regulatory and corporate issues. Senior associate Tina Jäger is another name of note in this area."

"Daniel Favalli is 'very well known within the market' for his work on commercial litigation before both the Swiss and international courts. He frequently represents insurance companies, an area in which he is praised for his breadth of experience.

Christian Oetiker is a top name in commercial litigation who receives plaudits for his work representing companies in the aviation and chemical industries."

"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."

"Daniele Favalli has experience acting as counsel to domestic and international clients on commercial arbitration concerning distribution agreements and breach of contract. Sources state that he is 'very smart and incredibly quick to understand all details of a case' and is 'always asking the right questions, which makes it really simple to handle cases with him.'"

"Daniele Favalli has experience acting as counsel to domestic and international clients on commercial arbitration concerning distribution agreements and breach of contract. Sources state that he is 'very smart and incredibly quick to understand all details of a case' and is 'always asking the right questions, which makes it really simple to handle cases with him.'"

"Daniele Favalli is particularly well regarded for his work in insurance litigation. One impressed source remarks: 'He is the person you want to have on your side when you have to attend an aggressive and challenging claims meeting. He is able to calm down the most aggressive counterparts, find smart compromises and explore win-win situations where others have no clue how to proceed.'"

"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’."

"Vischer has experience in commercial disputes before international arbitration tribunals, where its lawyers act as arbitrators and counsel. Daniele Favalli and Christian Oetiker are recommended."

"Joint head of department Daniele Favalli earns praise for his prowess as an arbitration counsel. 'He's smart, fast and always available,' say clients. He is also active in litigation matters in the country."

Das VISCHER Dispute Resolution Team wurde von Acquisition International (AI) für die Prozessführung im Versicherungsbereich ausgezeichnet (Best for Insurance Litigation Switzerland).
Daniele Favalli (Partner Dispute Resolution Team) wurde dabei insbesondere für den Bereich Prozessführung im Versicherungsrecht erwähnt.

"Vischer recently won an arbitration defending a German solar module respondent against a Chinese claimant. Daniele Favalli and Christian Oetiker are recommended."

"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."

"Daniele Favalli regularly handles commercial litigation and also has experience sitting as an arbitrator. He is recommended by clients, who praise his analytical and negotiation skills."

"Daniele Favalli practised in the USA for several years, and often assists clients with matters related to that country. 'He is very talented when it comes to strategy, and convincing both in writing and in the courtroom,' report clients. Other sources say: 'His energy and commitment were outstanding.'"

"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."