Litigation firm LALIVE represents ‘top tier clients’ in disputes related to structured or derivative products, mismanagement of assets, improper execution, and fraud. the team also advises and represents banks on issues relating to compliance and regulatory matters, financial transactions, securitisation, and new technologies. The practice is led by André Brunschweiler and Dominik Elmiger. Christian Exner is also a key team member. Simone Nadelhofer and Matthias Gstoehl joined Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd in September 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Top quality practice.’
‘Alexander Troller, Simone Nadelhofer are both excellent.’
‘Lalive is the pre-eminent and largest litigation firm in Switzerland, with top-tier clients and partners who understand how to work with a global audience, which is invaluable.’
‘Matthias Gstoehl is responsive, proactive and internationally focused. He is good with lawyers and clients alike and gets to the nub of complex issues immediately. He is especially well versed in banking and financing litigation.’
Work highlights
- Acting for several institutional AT1 investors executing a multi-jurisdictional litigation strategy to secure compensation and redress following the write-down of AT1-Notes by Credit Suisse Group AG on 19 March 2023.
- Acting for several major institutional clients in relation to major losses incurred in connection with the Greensill collapse. Total investment volume exceeds EUR 1.5bn.
- Representing a leading global travel retailer in a dispute with a global Swiss bank acting as custodian to release shares held in escrow as part of a business transaction.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Lucien Bühr, André Brunschweiler, Dominik Elmiger