Pestalozzi
Practice is focused on national and international commercial litigation, arbitration and judicial assistance. Also serves as arbitrator in international arbitrations (ICC and Swiss rules and ad hoc).
Covering a diverse scope of industries in its practice, Pestalozzi‘s ’very well-prepared and experienced’ arbitration team is especially noted for its in-depth capabilities within commodities and banking related disputes as well as internal investigations. Active at both a national and international level, the team is a strong choice for states and state-owned entities, as well as private clients, for assistance with civil, criminal and regulatory disputes. Laurent Killias, who is geared to assist with disputes arising from construction, civil engineering and R&D, jointly leads the practice alongside Thomas Legler, who is a reputed expert within the IP, IT and data protection arenas. Michael Kramer utilises his tri-lingual capabilities to advise clients on a range of international commercial arbitration across the fields of banking, pharma and commodities, while Thomas Rohner is entrusted with asset tracing and a host of commercial disputes. Alexandra Johnson, who is noted for her ‘exceptional responsiveness, unwavering client focus, and razor-sharp acumen’, is also active at both a national and international level. Lukas Rusch’s wide ranging expertise consists of, but is not limited to, construction, insurance and investor-state disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very close relationship with the client, and are open to work with other law firms.’
‘Florian Mohs is noted for his great responsiveness and is very in-tune with the industry. Lukas Rusch provides excellent and detailed legal advice on economic topics.’
‘Great team of lawyers. Outstanding practice in international arbitration and IP.’
‘Very well prepared and experienced lawyers.’
‘Lukas Rusch is a pleasure to work with - he is smart, diligent and very responsive.'
‘Alexandra Johnson is a prominent figure in the Swiss arbitration community, known for her exceptional responsiveness, unwavering client focus, and razor-sharp acumen.’
‘Very responsive.’
‘Analysis of legal and factual issues are very detailed and convincing.’
Key clients
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Bouygues Construction
- DHL
- Glencore
- Johnson & Johnson
- Swiss Life AG
- Turkmengaz
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Pestalozzi
Long-standing expertise in international arbitration and commercial litigation in complex disputes. In addition to representing parties, frequently chosen as party-appointed arbitrator and chairman in international arbitrations. Focusing on contracts regarding construction, civil engineering, research and development, distribution and license agreements, joint ventures, financial services as well as M&A.
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Pestalozzi
Lukas Rusch is partner and member of Pestalozzi’s litigation and arbitration group in Zurich. He acts as counsel in commercial arbitrations, both institutional and ad hoc, as well as in court proceedings. His practice further covers setting aside proceedings against arbitral awards, enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, including attachment of assets, and contentious aspects of insolvency proceedings. Lukas handles a wide range of complex commercial and corporate disputes across different industries. He has particular experience in construction and infrastructure, energy, commodity and trade, post-M&A, banking and insurance, pharmaceutical, as well as investor-state disputes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Laurent Killias, Thomas Legler