Active across a range of industry sectors including commodities, trading and pharma, the ‘agile, creative and strategic’ team at Walder Wyss Ltd. retains a strong market position in relation to construction, plant and equipment engineering disputes, with a practice that comprises a diverse array of sectors. Dieter Hofmann spearheads the practice, specialising in construction, joint venture, shareholders and post M&A disputes, while Micha Bühler maintains an active presence in the Zurich Commercial Court. Commercial and investment arbitrator Michael Feit further enhances the group’s expertise, alongside Andrea Meier and Diana Akikol, who often represent parties in disputes relating to large industrial and infrastructure projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Professional approach, vast knowledge of local laws’
‘Provide a personal, hand on approach.'
‘Very good workload distribution and excellent knowledge of arbitration proceedings.’
‘Their capacity to learn and get deep knowledge on technical subjects associated with the case and their ability to explain legal procedural terms related to arbitration in a down-to-earth manner. Also, their ability to stay on top of the matters and availability to always connect to the client is impressive.’
‘The team is very responsive, agile, creative and strategic.’
‘Michael Feit is very analytical and sound. Always provides very solid pieces of advice.’
‘Walder Wyss not only deliver stellar results, but also can forge long term relationships with clients.’
‘Michael is THE lawyer in the field of arbitration and there is no greater expert. Furthermore, he is very relatable and modest; that makes him the perfect lawyer for any client being under pressure in an arbitration.’
Key clients
- Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Johnson & Johnson
- Roche
- Greiner AG
- Ali Gohar & Company (Private) Limited
- Sharma Fabrictors and Erectors Private Limited
- AFRILAND First Group
- Idorsia Ltd (listed on SIX stock exchange)
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Practice head
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Dieter Hofmann