Consisting of a ‘strong bench of experienced arbitration experts’, VISCHER stands out for its abilities within the fields of construction, aviation, transport and insurance. ’Conscientious and thoughtful’ Daniele Favalli, ‘outstanding’  Christian Oetiker and Gerald Virleux jointly helm the department. Karin Graf particularly focuses on corporate disputes, commercial trade and banking matters, among others, while Thomas Weibel possesses a strong grounding in the financial services, defence, and aviation sectors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘VISCHER have a true international practice, enabling them to work on matters and cases involving multiple jurisdictions.’

  • ‘Christian Oetiker is an outstanding arbitration practitioner - he is very bright and fast, and always produces brilliant quality.’

  • ‘Daniele Favalli is a conscientious and thoughtful arbitrator.’

  • ‘The people are the key. Vischer has a strong bench of experienced arbitration experts. Christian Oetiker chiefly among them. The experience in a wide range of disputes across boarders and involving complex fact patterns and sophisticated parties makes them my go to firm for arbitration matters.’

  • ‘Christian Oetiker has exceptional experience combined with his keen intellect make him a dangerous adversary; he is someone you want fighting for you.’

  • ‘The team has highly technical skills, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively and a problem-solving attitude ’

  • ‘Thomas Weibel is a highly responsive and dedicated professional. He combines excellent technical skills with the ability to provide sound, practical advice to clients in a clear and effective manner ’

  • ‘Karin Graf is a specialist in international arbitration and a highly regarded arbitrator.’

Key clients

  • MCH Group, Art Basel Hong Kong / Art Basel Miami Beach
  • AIG
  • EBT swiss engineering AG
  • Huntsman
  • Pirelli
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Sakto Corporation
  • T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniele Favalli, Christian Oetiker, Gérald Virieux

Other key lawyers

Karin Graf, Thomas Weibel