Wenger Vieli Ltd

Litigation and Arbitration; Internal and Regulatory Investigations; Labor and Employment Law; Data Protection; White Collar Crime

Peter Hafner specializes in civil and commercial litigation. His work focuses on representing companies from the finance and trade sectors in proceedings before state courts and arbitration tribunals, as well as advising and safeguarding the employer's interests in contentious disputes between companies and their employees.

Peter Hafner is ranked among the leading litigation lawyers in Switzerland by Chambers, The Legal 500, and Who's Who Legal.

"The effective representation of a party in contentious cases requires good communication, knowledge of the facts of the case, prudent litigation management, and strong negotiation skills. Therefore, the role of a litigator is extremely diverse and exciting."

Since 2024 Partner at Wenger Vieli Ltd.; 2006-2013 Partner at Wartmann Merker Ltd.; 2005 Partner at Eschmann & Erni; 2002-2004 Partner at Lenz & Staehelin; 1998-2001 Attorney at law at Lenz & Staehelin; 1997-1998 Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, New York;  1994-1996 Attorney at law at Lenz & Staehelin; 1993-1994 Research Assistant at the University of Zurich with Prof. Dr. Walter R. Schluep;  1991-1992 Junior Lawyer at Lenz & Staehelin

German, English and French

Swiss Bar Association (SAV); Zurich Bar Association (ZAV); Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)

1998 Admission to the Bar in New York;  1997 University of Michigan Law School (LL.M.); 1994 University of Zurich (Dr. iur.); 1993 Admission to the Bar; 1991-1992 University of Zurich (lic. iur.)