Considered a ‘true banking and banking litigation boutique firm’, Buis Bürgi AG advises and represents companies, private individuals, financial service providers, banks, and asset managers with all banking, finance, and corporate related matters. Practice head Eric Buis has extensive experience representing clients in high-value disputes arising from private equity transactions, bank transfers, and securities deliveries before the Swiss federal courts. Other key team members include Jeremias Widmer, Daniel Juri, and Luca Angstmann.
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Testimonials
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- "The business model of our company is very complex and therefore the requests and legal cases that we have are complex as well. Buis Bürgi never failed to understand the complex legal framework within we operate and can give us relevant advice.”
- “The firm has a number of knowledgeable lawyers, mainly in corporate, financing and litigation matters. Although more like a boutique in terms of size, they are used to deal with complex matters and have encounters with much larger firms on equal levels.”
- “Buis Bürgi is one of the boutique firms whose team has real expertise in banking and finance.”
- “Buis Bürgi is well known in the legal market as a banking and finance litigation boutique.”
- “The firm's David vs. Goliath mentality should be emphasized, which is an important counterpoint to the mainstream in a financial market like Switzerland.”
- “Buis Bürgi is a true banking and banking litigation boutique firm. They are experienced in what they do, and each case receives dedicated attention.”
- “The team does great work and is very knowledgeable in the litigation and banking field. The individuals are very likable and thorough.”
- Buis Bürgi is a highly respected boutique law firm with a strong focus on banking advisory and litigation matters. They always take a balanced and considered approach and are highly collaborative and extremely client-friendly. The team consistently delivers.”
Key clients
- Philips
- Lehman Brothers
- Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
- Dufry
- Abengoa
- Gate Group
- A.B.S. Factoring
- Omron
- Toyota Material Handling
Work highlights
- Challenged the write-down of the so-called AT1 bonds issued by Credit Suisse (with an aggregate issuance volume of CHF 16 billion) before the Swiss Federal Administrative Court, for more than 60 appellants.
- Advising several clients facing serious security delivery issues in the context of a delisting and redemption programme and in the context of a liquidation of a company.
- Assisting a former financial service provider with the recognition of the liquidators in Switzerland by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Eric Buis