Bratschi Ltd > Zurich, Switzerland > Firm Profile

Bratschi Ltd
Bahnhofstrasse 70
8001 Zurich
Switzerland

Switzerland > Construction Tier 1

A key player in the construction market, the ‘very accurate, pragmatic and efficient’ Bratschi Ltd maintains a comprehensive offering that spans contractor agreements, disputes and public law mandates, routinely being entrusted by local municipalities, cantonal authorities and infrastructural providers. The practice is jointly spearheaded by Markus Aeschbacher, whose diverse capabilities span construction contracts and plant engineering, among other issues, and Thomas Schönenberger, who demonstrates considerable prowess in relation to a variety of transactions and succession planning. Other names to note in the group include Ulrich Keusen, who is highly experienced in advising bidders, investors and financial institutions, Lukas Wyss, whose skillset is comprised of complex arbitration and litigation cases, and Marco Colombini, who principally advises on construction litigation.

Practice head(s):

Markus Aeschbacher; Thomas Schönenberger

Testimonials

‘I would like to particularly highlight the legal and interpersonal skills of Markus Aeschbacher.’

‘Bratschi has an extremely large team. Bratschi is also characterised by the fact that all legal transactions can be covered multiple times by various lawyers. This means we can count on legal support on virtually any topic at any time.’

‘The lawyers who work for us are characterised by their extremely high level of professional competence and their great willingness to perform. Highly complex legal cases are handled professionally, meticulously and with optimised effort.’

‘Markus Aeschbacher: pragmatic, solution-oriented, and highly professional.’

‘Strategic analyses and management of issues. Cooperation in trust and great reliability in the timely and excellent processing of content.’

‘Markus Aeschbacher always prepares orders in a wide variety of areas with the highest professional quality and in compliance with deadlines. Markus Aeschbacher’s team consists of highly qualified and motivated employees. The work commissioned is always completed to our complete satisfaction.’

‘Marco Colombini is a very skilled and trusted partner we are happy to work with.’

‘Their services are always very accurate, pragmatic and efficient.’

Key clients

Fundamenta Group, Zug

Generali Italia SpA

Intershop Management AG/Intershop Holding AG

Realstone SA

Pensimo Management AG

Merck & Cie.

DPR Constructions

Blumer-Lehmann AG

CSL Behring Bern AG

Spitalanlagengesellschaft Spitalregion Fürstenland-Toggenburg

Meier Tobler AG

Genossenschaft Migros Ostschweiz

Arbonia AG

Halter AG

Kantonsspital St. Gallen

Bouygues Construction, incl. Losinger Marazzi AG

Fortimo AG

Hälg & Co. AG

Ego Kiefer AG

Ortsbürgergemeinde St. Gallen

Bezirk und Römisch-katholische Kirchgemeinde Einsiedeln (Municipality and Roman Catholic Community Einsiedeln)

ASTRA – The Federal Road Office of Switzerland

Petroncini Impianti SpA / Industria Macchine Automatiche SpA

24 Lens Sàrl

Pitanguy family – European real estate

Energie Wasser Bern

Work highlights

  • Advised Realstone SA on the development of a large area (62,000 m2) on Horgen Oberdorf above Lake Zurich.
  • Advised Bezirk Einsiedeln and Römisch-katholische Kirchgemeinde Einsiedeln on the redevelopment of Einsiedlerhof.
  • Provided Energie Wasser Bern (land-owner and principal) with comprehensive legal advice on the development of its new headquarters in the west of Berne (the Cantonal Development Centre, Holligen).

Switzerland > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2

Standing out due to its corporate and regulatory capabilities, Bratschi Ltd notably advises care providers, pharmacies, and major pharma companies. Praised by clients for his ‘intelligence and quick-mindedness’, Felix Kesselring leads the team from the Zurich office, and is recommended for his vast regulatory knowledge surrounding medical and pharmaceutical law, often appearing before administrative authorities. Yaël Heymann‘s area of expertise lies at the intersection between pharma and data protection law, with a strong focus on regulatory data protection work within the healthcare space.

Practice head(s):

Felix Kesselring

Other key lawyers:

Yaël Heymann; Marco Rizzi

Testimonials

‘I would like to express my satisfaction with the consulting services provided by the team. The collaboration has always been professional and efficient. I greatly appreciate the reliable and competent support and look forward to continued successful cooperation. Additionally, I was very pleased with the team; they approach tasks pragmatically, possess extensive experience, and have consistently delivered excellent results.’

‘I have been working with Felix Kesselring for longer than three years now and I value his responsiveness and eye for detail. All cases he was involved in have been successful.’

‘Felix Kesselring: very fast response times and gives a thorough analysis in the format required and ready to use for the board or management.’

‘We have worked for years with Bratschi using their legal expertise in various areas of pharma law. Bratschi has accompanied us successfully during legal litigation cases. For sure, the advocates have a deep knowledge of practical pharma law implementation and respond very reliably and on time. This happens irrespective of the individual attorney we worked with.’

‘We very much value the short response time and quality of evaluations when we submit legal questions to Bratschi. There is high esteem on both sides enabling us to clarify pharma legal challenges. We appreciate further the Pharma&Recht events which lay out the legal practice and which are free to attend.’

‘This practice is unique due to its exceptional expertise and client-focused approach. The team is led by Felix Kesselring, whose deep knowledge in healthcare and pharmaceuticals law ensures that complex legal challenges are addressed with precision and efficiency. A key strength is their ability to provide pragmatic, practice-oriented solutions that align with clients’ business objectives.’

‘Felix Kesselring is distinguished by his expert knowledge of healthcare and pharmaceuticals law, intelligence and quick-mindedness. What sets him apart from competitors is his genuine commitment to client service and his ability to deliver pragmatic solutions tailored to specific business contexts. His client-oriented approach ensures that he listens carefully and responds effectively to client needs, fostering a strong, trust-based relationship. I have particularly valued Felix Kesselring’s strategic foresight in navigating complex legal landscapes. This makes him a standout partner and a trusted advisor.’

‘Very effective collaboration between partners and associates. Very knowledgeable in treating matters with Swissmedic.’

Key clients

Zur Rose Suisse Ltd.

Körber Pharma Packaging AG

Daiichi Sankyo (Schweiz) Ltd.

Otto Group

Ortsbürgergemeinde St. Gallen

Neuraxpharm Switzerland Ltd.

Post CH Ltd.

Gilead Sciences Switzerland LLC

Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Ltd.

Sigma Aldrich Production GmbH

CSL Behring Ltd.

IGEN Biolab Group Ltd.

Kantonsspital St. Gallen

Spitalregion Fürstenland-Toggenburg

Oertli-Instrumente AG

Work highlights

  • Advised Otto Group on the acquisition of the Medgate, a provider of digital health services, and Better Doc, a provider of services in the field of medical quality data analysis.
  • Represented Neuraxpharm Switzerland Ltd. before the Federal Supreme Court against price reductions for one of its medicinal products.
  • Advised Körber Pharma Packaging Ltd. on the planning of production, logistics and office areas.

Switzerland > Public law Tier 2

Whilst Bratschi Ltd has a breadth of expertise in public law through its specialised team, it has a strong litigation focus with extensive experience handling complex disputes before authorities and courts at all federal levels. Beyond the litigation specialism, the firm offers services in the areas of energy, public construction, environmental and public procurement issues, amongst others. Isabelle Häner leads the team in Zurich and provides extensive counsel and litigation services to public and private entities. Jürg Bereuter, based in St. Gallen, is a construction and real estate specialist. Livio Bundi is a key team member.

Practice head(s):

Isabelle Häner; Jürg Bereuter

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Large and diverse law practice with a very strong and positive reputation.’

‘Livio Bundi is an extremely competent professional, highly skilled with a strong strategic approach. In addition, he has a personal approach, is an excellent listener and fast learner of specific industries. He is extremely proactive as well as reactive with a high degree of availability, well structured, precise and an excellent advisor. His human skills are as equal to his professional legal competencies, which makes collaboration a real pleasure.’

‘Extensive experience in the field of Switzerland’s energy policy and policy making. Connecting fast with the issue of the client, thinking from the client’s perspective and helping strengthen the argumentative base of the client.’

‘All the lawyers and trainees I have worked with in recent years have a great deal of comprehensive knowledge in the field of public law. The response time of all team members is incredibly fast. Another strength of the team is that they work equally well and precisely in German, French and Italian.’

‘Administrative matters are also dealt with promptly and invoices are issued regularly. Administrative instructions are always absolutely clear.’

‘In addition to their extensive knowledge of public law and their good reputation among lawyers and clients, all team members are always available and ready to support.’

‘The team responds extremely efficiently. All deadlines are consistently met. The legal support is highly competent. The wording is clear, understandable, and coherent.’

‘Isabelle Häner is an authority in her field of law. Her legal assessments are widely recognised by judges. Working with Ms. Häner is goal-oriented and efficient.’

Key clients

Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht Rega (Swiss Air-Rescue)

Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs)

Staatssekretariat für internationale Finanzfragen SIF (State Secretariat for International Finance)

Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation)

Ernst & Young AG

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

ETH Zürich, Abteilung Immobilien (Federal Institute of Technology Zurich)

Stadt Wädenswil, Abteilung Werke (Industrial Works of the City of Wädenswil)

Schweizerischer Arbeitgeberverband (Swiss Employers’ Association)

Energie Wasser Bern (Energy Water Berne)

Kantonsspital Winterthur (Cantonal Hospital Winterthur)

Kaufmännischer Verband Zürich (Zurich Association of Commercial Employees)

MeteoSchweiz (Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss)

Stadt Dübendorf (City of Dübendorf)

Avenergy Suisse (Avenergy Suisse)

Stadt Wil SG(City of Wil)

Swiss Prime Anlagestiftung (Swiss Prime Investment Foundation)

Utilita Anlagestiftung für gemeinnützigen Wohnbau (Utilita Investment Foundation for Non-Profit Housing)

Seraina Investment Foundation

Realstone SA

Work highlights

  • Acting for the Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht (REGA) in judicial appeal proceedings concerning (i) a service contract and an operating licence for air-rescue services in the canton of Valais and (ii) the planning permission for Zurich airport to route a taxiway around runway 28.
  • Acting for the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), a Swiss federal authority, in 40+ judicial review proceedings before the Federal Administrative Court and the Federal Supreme Court, respectively, regarding the recovery of short-time work compensation improperly claimed by private companies.
  • Acting for Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft (SRG SSR), Switzerland’s national public service broadcaster, in a variety of matters.

Switzerland > Real estate Tier 2

On the contentious side, the ‘highly committed and solution oriented’ Bratschi Ltd covers a broad variety of arbitration and litigation arising from the real estate sector, while on the non-contentious side, core aspects of the team's work include planning contracts, zoning law and development projects transactions. Markus Aeschbacher, who is notably adept at managing an expansive array of commercial tenancy issues, planning contracts and contractor agreements, and Thomas Schönenberger, spearhead the firm’s real estate offering. Ion Eglin demonstrates expertise in managing all hotel related issues and Tanja Frischknecht is well-positioned to advise on tenancy law.

Practice head(s):

Markus Aeschbacher; Thomas Schönenberger

Other key lawyers:

Ion Eglin; Tanja Frischknecht; Andreas Brenner

Testimonials

‘Bratschi is very competent, extremely service-orientated and is a very flexible full-service firm.’

‘Thomas Schönenberger has excellent expertise in the property sector; he is precise and quick.’

‘The collaboration has always been professional and efficient, and our partner’s expertise has significantly helped us successfully navigate complex legal challenges. I greatly appreciate the reliable and competent support.’

‘I was very pleased with the individuals involved; they approach tasks pragmatically, possess extensive experience, and have consistently delivered excellent results.’

‘Strong expertise and experience in the area of real estate law.’

‘Highly committed and solution oriented.’

‘Comprehensive expertise in all aspects of real estate issues, very responsive and with targeted answers to the issues at hand.’

‘Networked well with other in-house and external colleagues to assess the overall context.’

Key clients

Fundamenta Group

The Chocolate on the Pillow Group,

G.A.T.E.S., Hôteliers & Restaurateurs SA

Körber Pharma Packaging AG

AccorHotels Deutschland GmbH

Calzedonia Group / Calzedonia Switzerland AG

Generali Italia SpA

SPAR Group, including TopCC AG

Intershop Management AG/Intershop Holding AG

Realstone SA

Pensimo Management AG

H World International (previously Steigenberger Hotel Group)

Yotel Limited

Odyssey Hotel Group

Laudinella Hotel Group

Merck & Cie.

CSL Behring Bern AG

Spitalanlagengesellschaft Spitalregion Fürstenland-Toggenburg

Meier Tobler AG

Genossenschaft Migros Ostschweiz

Arbonia AG

Asga Pensionskasse Genossenschaft

Kantonsspital St. Gallen

Limehome GmbH

Säntis Home AG

Fortimo Invest AG

St. Galler Kantonalbank

Ortsbürgergemeinde St. Gallen

Bezirk und Römisch-katholische Kirchgemeinde Einsiedeln (Municipality and Roman Catholic Community Einsiedeln)

Petroncini Impianti SpA / Industria Macchine Automatiche SpA

Monoplan AG

Hera Hospitality Holding AG

Success Hotel Management GmbH

24 Lens Sàrl

Pitanguy family

Work highlights

  • Advised Körber Pharma Packaging AG on a sale-and-lease-back transaction regarding its newly built plant and service centre in Grabs, Switzerland.
  • Advised the owners of the independent asset manager Fundamenta Group on the sale of the real estate division to Swiss Prime Site (SPS), a leading real estate company.
  • Advised a joint venture of Accor International and the German-based hotel group “The Chocolate on The Pillow Group” (previously known as “GHOTEL”) on their debut in Switzerland by taking over the “Vulcano” hotel.

Switzerland > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

While deeply involved in the financial industry, Bratschi Ltd is also highly capable of advising clients on issues arising out of the telecoms, energy, and real estate sectors, among others. This offering includes advice on multi-jurisdictional transactions and financings. Thomas Peter spearheads the group, with other key team members including Kevin Kengelbacher, Christian Stambach, Daniel Mosimann, and Claudio Bazzi.

Practice head(s):

Thomas Peter

Key clients

Loft Dynamics AG

BearingPoint

Arcwide

Simpson Strong-Tie Switzerland GmbH

Swiss Post

icotec ag

Sieber Transport AG

variant perception ventures ag

Thurgauer Kantonalbank

Metafuels AG

Work highlights

  • Advised variant perception ventures – an owner-led investor in medium-sized companies in Switzerland – on the acquisition of a majority stake in Klinik Teufen Group AG.
  • Advised icotec ag, the leading Swiss company in the field of innovative spinal tumor implants, on the establishment of a strategic partnership with MVM Partners, a global healthcare venture capital company.
  • Advised Loft Dynamics AG, a manufacturer of innovative virtual reality based professional flight simulators, on a CHF4m institutional financing round with UP.Partners.

Switzerland > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3

The ‘highly skilled’ team at Bratschi Ltd actively handles a myriad of data protection requests, IP, and EU data regulations for a diverse roster of clients. The practice is spearheaded by the ‘phenomenal’ Adrian Bieri, who is ‘the lawyer you want to have by your side’, and Adrian Wyss; the former is well-positioned to advise on a host of IP, technology, and data protection matters, and the latter is well-versed in the white-collar crime remit.

Practice head(s):

Adrian Bieri; Adrian Wyss

Testimonials

‘Bratschi team is highly skilled in the various aspects of data privacy and data protection. They have been consistently delivering quality, pragmatic approaches in a tailored way.’

‘Adrian Bieri provides practicable, pragmatic advice, tailored to the client’s individual environment and possibilities. His advice is pragmatic while taking into account the varied and constantly adjusting legal framework.’

‘Bratschi combines exceptional expertise with a holistic approach. Pragmatic and solution oriented. Very strong level of services!’

‘Adrian Bieri is phenomenal in both terms of expertise and personality. The level of his services is outstanding and very customer oriented. He is pragmatic, has a holistic mindset and a very strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.’

‘Adrian Bieri is the lawyer you want to have by your side!’

‘Feedback within the shortest possible time. High level of expertise. Reliable, customer-friendly.’

‘Adrian Bieri supports us competently, quickly and reliably in legal matters. If a concern on our part does not fall within his area of ​​expertise, he consults with colleagues in the firm and provides answers. Feedback is clearly formulated and can also be understood by non-lawyers.’

‘In-depth specialist knowledge geared to the needs and industry environment of our company. Well-founded and objective presentation of the legal issues with explanations of options for action including their advantages and disadvantages. Rapid availability in the event of an emergency or critical deadline.’

Key clients

Hypothekarbank Lenzburg AG

Liberty Vorsorge AG

Int4

Health & Medical Services AG

Bernische Lehrerversicherungskasse

Meier Tobler AG

Lehrmittelverlag Zürich

Datacolor AG

Varo Energy Marketing AG

Loft Dynamics AG

Dogus Health & Wellness AG

Biral AG

Steinemann Technology AG

Stiftung Kinderdorf Pestalozzi

H2K Personal GmbH

SPAR Group

Pro Pallium

NNH Holding AG

Kambly SA

ZGP ZÜRCHER GESELLSCHAFT FÜR PERSONAL-MANAGEMENT

Tangens Wirtschaftsakademie GmbH, Torgau

Globomedica AG

Calzedonia Switzerland AG

Fidinam Group Holding SA

medermis Schweiz AG

Work highlights

  • Advised Hypothekarbank Lenzburg AG on the new digital Swiss financing and pension solution “Coop Finance+” of Coop.
  • Advising Datacolor AG on the implementation of the new EU Data Act.
  • Advised the Spar Group on the implementation of the new Swiss FADP.

Switzerland > Employment Tier 3

Bratschi Ltd‘s employment law team provides support to its clients across all employment-related areas, ranging from classic employment law advice and litigation, to transaction-related cases and public law employment matters. Team co-head Angela Hensch focuses her practice on employment contracts and wider employment issues arising in the course of M&As. Fellow co-head Tobias Herren specialises in employment and termination agreements for managers and executives.

Practice head(s):

Angela Hensch; Tobias Herren

Other key lawyers:

Yvo Hungerbühler; Céline Hofer

Testimonials

‘I highly recommend Bratschi’s team for their exceptional expertise and service. They possess profound industry knowledge and consistently deliver outstanding results. Their professionalism and dedication make them a reliable and trusted partner in achieving success.’

‘Outstanding skills, competence, and motivation. Their deep expertise and dedication consistently lead to excellent results. They are reliable, proactive, and always focused on delivering the best possible outcomes.’

‘I have always found the team responsive.’

‘Tobias Herren provides very thorough and prompt advice and I have always found him to be extremely helpful and giving of his time.’

‘Tobias Herren has proved to be a real ally during a complex matters, handling a broad remit in a masterful way. Given my conflicting pressures it has been a welcome relief to know this task has been in very safe hands. Simply fantastic.’

Key clients

EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINE Ltd

Zinzino AG, Zug

Freestar Academy AG

Swiss Federal Roads Office

Securiton AG, Zollikofen

Swisspower AG

Organox Limited

capSpire, Ltd

Games Workshop Plc

Swiss Red Cross

eciks Management Consulting

Stiftung SOS-Kinderdorf Schweiz

US Tax & Financial Services Sàrl

Spycher Group AG

Work highlights

Switzerland > Tax Tier 3

Michael Barrot, who ‘can handle complex tax matters’, helms the group at Bratschi Ltd with his accomplishments in international tax administrative matters. The team is well-versed in advising on contentious mandates in the tax field and is routinely entrusted by medium-sized enterprises and listed companies for assistance with such issues. In addition, the team is fully immersed in the sectors of banking, retail and travel. Cédric-Olivier Jenoure maintains a varied practice that spans cross-border relocation, in-and outbound investments and succession planning, while Sascha Wohlgemuth demonstrates proficiencies in M&A, takeovers and wealth planning. Roland Böhi is adept at managing corporate financing, transfer pricing and litigation matters for a host of corporations and private clients.

Practice head(s):

Michael Barrot

Testimonials

‘The team has deep tax and technical knowledge.’

‘Michael Barrot is a very good tax lawyer who can handle complex tax matters and get difficult tax rulings with the authorities.’

‘Flexible, pragmatic and provide efficient solutions that make sense for the client and situation.’

‘Very extensive knowledge, especially in international contexts, with a very good overview of the various issues.’

‘Sascha Wohlgemuth has an extensive knowledge in international tax matters, especially in connection with Latin American countries. He understands the cultural differences and has the ability to adapt to different situations. He is a fast thinker and has the ability to understand the needs of the client.’

‘They know what they are able to do and are transparent on how they intend to address a problem so as to bring about the desired outcome.’

‘Bratschi stands out with its combined focus on business law and tax law. The personal touch operated by the firm is excellent in service of its clients.’

‘Well experienced team with a diverse skill set. Hands on practical advice in challenging situations.’

Key clients

Fundamenta Group

Serto Group

Lyktos AG

Ancient India Group AG

Schöpflin Stiftung (Schweiz)

Mental Capital

Viking Group

Cleeven Group

InveniAI LLC

Aetion Inc

VS Technology Corporation

Tennor Group

Olympia Group

Salut Mission Critical

Adecco Group

Novator Group

Banca del Ceresio

Preipart Group Ltd.

Work highlights

  • Acted as tax advisor to Viking with respect to an existing employee participation programme under which shares were distributed to certain Swiss-resident key employees of Viking (C-level management) in the course of the IPO.
  • Advised the Swiss-resident shareholders of Precipart Group Ltd with regard to the sale of its 100%-shareholding to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. by way of an auction process.
  • Advised the owners of the independent asset manager Fundamenta Group on the sale of the real estate division to Swiss Prime Site (SPS), a leading real estate company.

Switzerland > Banking and finance: Zurich Tier 4

Bratschi Ltd‘s core streams of work are comprised of license applications, finance structuring, and matters and procedures with FINMA and the Swiss Bankers Association. Reto Arpagaus, who is noted for his capabilities in relation to commercial litigation, investigations, and an array of regulatory issues, and Ivo Hungerbühler, who is highly capable of handling cross-border cases and internal investigations, steer the firm’s team. Barbara Jecklin heads up the firm’s debt finance offering with her extensive experience advising start-ups through to multinational corporations.

Practice head(s):

Reto Arpagaus; Ivo Hungerbühler

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Barbara Jecklin is an excellent lawyer and fun to work with.’

Key clients

Viking Cruise Group

Adecco Group

UBS Switzerland AG

Work highlights

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 4

Spearheaded by Mirco Ceregato and Daniel Glasl, the ‘pragmatic’ team at Bratschi Ltd leverages its bench strength to manage a range of media, insurance, tort, and construction-related contentious cases before the cantonal and federal courts. Ceregato is fully immersed in liability-related litigation, whereas Glasl demonstrates particular proficiencies across media, libel, and procedural-based litigation.

Practice head(s):

Mirco Cergato; Daniel Glasl

Testimonials

‘Advice is to the point.’

‘Mirco Ceregato is a smart lawyer, and his advice is very reliable.’

‘Pragmatic.’

‘Listens well, explains complex matters to the point.’

Key clients

Credit Suisse

Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht Rega

ASTRA – The Federal Road Office of Switzerland

St. Galler Kantonalbank AG

Spar Group

BP Europe SE, Hamburg, Zweigniederlassung BP

DPR Construction

Spitalregion Fürstenland-Toggenburg

Meier Tobler AG

Hälg & Co. AG

Ortsgemeinde Rapperswil-Jona

Begasoft AG

Work highlights

  • Representing Credit Suisse in a libel and reputation litigation against the financial Blog Inside Paradeplatz.
  • Representing Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht Rega in appeal proceedings to carry out air-rescue services in the canton of Valais on a regular basis.
  • Advised the Municipality Rapperswil-Jona and its client’s representative in the project on public procurement law proceedings and have already successfully defended 4 out of 5 appeals against our client’s contract award decisions to contractors before the Administrative Court of the Canton of St. Gall.

Switzerland > Private client Tier 4

Bratschi Ltd is noted for its expertise in foundations, trusts, estate planning and structured assets for its extensive client list of major banks in Zurich, Geneva and other international financial hubs. Ingmar JM Snijders  leads the team and has experience of financial regulations, inheritance law, succession planning as well as on pre/post-nuptial agreements and wills.

Practice head(s):

Ingmar Snijders

Other key lawyers:

Michael Suter; Roland Böhi

Testimonials

‘My professional relationship with this Firm is related to Mr. Ingmar Snijders and Sascha Wohlgemuth. Really good professionals and their approach to clients’ necessities is great and unique.’

‘Professional, available and patient – explaining every aspect. I am fully satisfied ’

‘The entire team is quick in answering and very responsive. They are creative and very much willing to assist with whatever it is they can. You feel heard and your challenges are addressed.’

‘Bratschi Ltd is a long-established firm based in Switzerland, who provide a broad range of legal services in Switzerland. They’re responsive, highly knowledgeable and professional. They’re determined to achieve the client’s objects and form a tight knit team, putting the client’s needs first. ’

‘Ingmar J.M. Snijders and Ivo Hungerbühler  are flexible and have good minds with up-to-date knowledge of the law and business. They are both very experienced and have a good knowledge of the law and practice in various other countries, which is indispensable for international matters and invaluable in working out cost effective strategies.’

‘As a client, I can confidently say that this practice stands out due to its personalised, client-centric approach and exceptional expertise across multiple areas of law both locally and internationally’

‘What truly sets the individuals I work with apart is their exceptional level of personal engagement and responsiveness. Unlike many competitors, they treat every matter with the urgency and importance it deserves, regardless of its size or complexity. This boutique approach gives me direct access to senior team members who not only know my business inside and out but are always available to address my concerns or questions.’

‘Ingmar Snijders: very experienced, great network with HNWIs’

Work highlights

Bratschi Ltd is one of the leading and fast-growing law firms in Switzerland. We are a full-service law firm with offices in seven major business centres in Switzerland, offering our clients a wide range of first-class legal, notarial and consulting services. Our focus is on business and tax law and on advising medium-sized companies and entrepreneurs. For each mandate, we assemble the best team across locations and disciplines and attach great importance to a personal and long-term client relationship.

Our approximately 120 experienced specialists advise and represent national and international companies as well as private individuals and the public sector with great commitment. We have in-depth knowledge and many years of experience in a wide range of legal areas and industries and we are also directly involved in university teaching through our habilitated partners and consultants.

Department Name Email Telephone
Partner Cédric Jenoure Cedric.Jenoure@bratschi.ch +41 58 258 19 00
General Secretariat Annalisa Cagnazzo annalisa.cagnazzo@bratschi.ch +41 58 258 10 00
Company Officer Alexandra Amsler alexandra.amsler@bratschi.ch +41 58 258 18 00
Photo Name Position Profile
Tobias Abt photo lic iur Tobias Abt Attorney-at-Law
Anna-Barbara Adank-Schärer photo Anna-Barbara Adank-Schärer Attorney-at-Law
Markus Aeschbacher photo lic iur Markus Aeschbacher Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Elisa Aliotta photo lic iur Elisa Aliotta Attorney-at-Law
Kerem Altay photo lic iur Kerem Altay Attorney-at-Law
Reto Arpagaus photo Dr iur Reto Arpagaus Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Linda Augstburger photo lic iur Linda Augstburger Attorney-at-Law and Notary public
Fatou L. Aumann photo Fatou L. Aumann Attorney-at-Law
Michael Barrot photo lic iur Michael Barrot Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Florence Baumann photo Florence Baumann Attorney at Law
Claudio Bazzi photo Dr iur Claudio Bazzi Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Annina Berchtold-Schreiner photo lic iur Annina Berchtold-Schreiner Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Jürg Bereuter photo lic iur Jürg Bereuter Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Christian Beutter photo lic iur Christian Beutter Attonrey-at-Law, Partner
Adrian Bieri photo Dr iur Adrian Bieri Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Alexander Blarer photo lic iur Alexander Blarer Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Kurt Blickenstorfer photo Dr iur Kurt Blickenstorfer Attorney-at-Law, Of Counsel
Roland Böhi photo Dr iur Roland Böhi Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Andreas Brenner photo Dr iur Andreas Brenner Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Jürgen Brönnimann photo Prof Dr iur Jürgen Brönnimann Attonrey-at-Law, Partner
Florian Brunner photo Dr iur Florian Brunner Attorney at Law
Florian Büchler photo Florian Büchler Attorney-at-Law
Livio Bundi photo Dr iur Livio Bundi Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Stephanie Caprani-Pontes photo lic iur Stephanie Caprani-Pontes Attorney-at-Law
Mirco Ceregato photo lic iur Mirco Ceregato Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Marco Colombini photo Dr iur Marco Colombini Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Nicola Corvi photo lic iur Nicola Corvi Attorney-at-Law
Sandra De Vito photo lic iur Sandra De Vito Attorney-at-Law, Managing Partner, Delegate of the Board of Directors
Pascal Diethelm photo lic iur Pascal Diethelm Attonrey-at-Law, Partner
Rico Dufner photo Rico Dufner Attorney-at-Law
Ion Eglin photo lic iur Ion Eglin Attorney-at-Law and Notary, Partner, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Roberto Fornito photo Dr iur Roberto Fornito Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Thibault Fresquet photo lic iur Thibault Fresquet Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Tanja Frischknecht photo lic iur Tanja Frischknecht Attorney-at-Law, Notary, Partner
Etienne Gard photo lic iur Etienne Gard Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Leonardo Gelli photo Leonardo Gelli Attorney-at-Law
Marco Giavarini photo Marco Giavarini Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Daniel Glasl photo Dr iur Daniel Glasl Attorney-at-Law, Partner
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Annina Grob photo Dr iur Annina Grob Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Jvo Grundler photo Jvo Grundler Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Isabelle Häner photo Prof Dr iur Isabelle Häner Attonrey-at-Law, Partner
Florian Hartmann photo Florian Hartmann Attorney-at-Law
Bigna Heim photo lic iur Bigna Heim Attorney-at-Law, Counsel
Alexandra Hellige photo lic iur Alexandra Hellige Attorney-at-Law, Counsel
Angela Hensch photo lic iur Angela Hensch Attonrey-at-Law, Partner
Tobias Herren photo lic iur Tobias Herren Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Yaël Heymann photo lic iur Yaël Heymann Attorney-at-Law
Céline Hofer photo lic iur Céline Hofer Attorney-at-Law and Notary public, Partner
Markus Huber photo Dr iur Markus Huber Attorney-at-Law
Ivo Hungerbühler photo Dr iur Ivo Hungerbühler Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Niklaus Hutzli photo lic iur Niklaus Hutzli Attorney-at-Law, Notar, Partner
Mark Ineichen photo lic iur Mark Ineichen Attorney-at-Law, Intercessor, Partner
Barbara Jecklin photo Dr iur Barbara Jecklin Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Cédric-Olivier Jenoure photo lic iur Cédric-Olivier Jenoure Attoreny-at-Law, Partner, Member of the Board of Directors
Florian S Jörg photo Dr iur Florian S Jörg Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Samuel Jost photo Dr iur Samuel Jost Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Anja Martina Josuran-Binder photo Dr iur Anja Martina Josuran-Binder Attorney-at-Law
Anja Martina Josuran-Binder photo Dr iur Anja Martina Josuran-Binder Attorney-at-Law
Daniel Jud photo lic iur Daniel Jud Attorney-at-Law
Curdin Käser photo lic iur Curdin Käser Attorney-at-Law
Kevin Kengelbacher photo lic iur Kevin Kengelbacher Attorney-at-Law, Notary public, Partner
Felix Kesselring photo Dr iur Felix Kesselring Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Ulrich Keusen photo lic iur Ulrich Keusen Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Mariana  Lafée Pichardo photo Mariana Lafée Pichardo Attorney-at-Law
Kathrin Lanz Kneissler photo lic iur Kathrin Lanz Kneissler Attorney-at-Law, Counsel
Nathalie Loretan photo Nathalie Loretan Attorney-at-Law
Harald Maag photo Dr iur Harald Maag Attonrey-at-Law, Partner
Romuald Maier photo lic iur Romuald Maier Attorney-at-Law, Notary, Partner
Orlando  Meyer photo lic iur Orlando Meyer Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Martin Moser photo Dr iur Martin Moser Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Daniel Mosimann photo lic iur Daniel Mosimann Attorney-at-Law and Notary
Franziska Mutschler photo Franziska Mutschler Attorney-at-Law
Jacqueline Odermatt photo Jacqueline Odermatt Attorney-at-Law
Simon Osterwalder photo Dr iur Simon Osterwalder Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Thomas Peter photo lic iur Thomas Peter Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Bruno Rieder photo lic iur Bruno Rieder Attorney-at-Law, Partner, Member of the Board of Directors
Raphael Riedo photo Raphael Riedo Attorney-at-Law
Marco Rizzi photo lic iur Marco Rizzi Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Pascal Rüedi photo Dr iur Pascal Rüedi Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Seraina Schaufelberger photo Seraina Schaufelberger Attorney-at-Law
Matthias Schmid photo lic iur Matthias Schmid Attonrey-at-Law, Partner
Thomas Schönenberger photo lic iur Thomas Schönenberger Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Louis Siegrist photo lic oec Louis Siegrist Of Counsel
Ingmar JM Snijders photo lic iur Ingmar JM Snijders Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Aline Sohm photo lic iur Aline Sohm Attorney-at-Law
Christian Stambach photo lic iur Christian Stambach Attonrey-at-Law, Partner, Member of the Board of Directors
Michael Suter photo lic iur Michael Suter Attorney-at-Law and Notary, Partner
Benjamin Trachsel photo lic iur Benjamin Trachsel Attorney-at-Law
Marco Vedovatti photo lic iur Marco Vedovatti Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Hana Virag photo Hana Virag Attorney-at-Law
Anton Vucurovic photo lic iur Anton Vucurovic Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Claudia Walz photo Claudia Walz Attorney at Law
Nadine Wanner photo lic iur Nadine Wanner Attorney-at-Law
Rolf Weber photo Prof Dr iur Rolf Weber Attorney-at-Law, Of Counsel
Christian Wind photo Dr iur Christian Wind Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Sascha Wohlgemuth photo lic iur Sascha Wohlgemuth Attorney-at-Law and Notary, Partner
Lukas Wyss photo Dr iur Lukas Wyss Attorney-at-Law, Partner
Adrian Wyss photo Dr iur Adrian Wyss Attorney-at-Law and Partner
Sven Zuber photo Sven Zuber Attorney-at-Law
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