An arbitration tour-de-force, the ‘impressive’ team at Bär & Karrer Ltd. demonstrates excellence across cases surrounding joint ventures, technology transfers, and financing mandates. The practice is jointly led by Nadja Jaisli Kull and Pascal Hachem; the former is particularly well-versed in the sectors of banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, and construction, and the latter is an expert in commercial arbitration, with particular regard to insurance. Cesare Jermini maintains a varied practice that spans company law, transport and inheritance law, while Aurélie Conrad Hari deploys her considerable experience in shareholder and employment disputes to strengthen the firm’s offering. Other names to note include Michele Bernasconi, who retains a broad client roster that extends across media, sports and energy fields, and Cinzia Catelli, who possesses a strong grounding in international commercial arbitration. Matthew Reiter specialises in criminal investigations and white-collar crimes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Their practice is unique not only because their partners have an amazing sector experience in finance, corporate, energy, and construction matters, but also because of their impressive hard work, skills, and endless dedication to their cases and clients.'

  • 'The clients get full access to the partners and delegate to associates only to the extent necessary and when it is beneficial for the client.’

  • ‘Matthew Reiter is skilled at seeing the big picture, has an amazing understanding of the client needs not just in terms of legal issues but also the business side.'

  • 'Nadja Jaisli Kull has excellent advocacy and drafting skills, alongside impressive experience in arbitration matters. One of the most respected, serious arbitration practitioners in Switzerland.’
  • ‘Nadja Jaisli Kull is an excellent counsel and arbitrator. Extremely sharp and always well prepared.’

  • ‘You only go into battle with people you can 100% rely on and trust. We fully trust Ralph Malacrida and Nadja Jaisli. They bring all to the table you need to win a case. Their technical knowledge and commercial sense paired with strategic and technical capabilities sets the B+K team apart from the market.’

  • ‘Aurélie Conrad Hari is great. When needed she is forensic and detail oriented, but she never loses focus from the big picture.’

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nadja Jaisli Kull, Pascal Hachem

Other key lawyers

Cesare Jermini, Aurélie Conrad Hari, Michele Bernasconi, Cinzia Catelli, Matthew Reiter