The ‘redoubtable and impressive’ practice at VISCHER covers the full range of litigation needs for its blue-chip commercial clients and is particularly noted for its focus on the broader finance industry, as well as the real estate and aviation spheres. A seasoned trio leads the group: Thomas Weibel brings ’sharp analytical skills’, predominantly to international matters; Daniele Favalli specialises in litigious insurance matters; and Gérald Virieux leverages significant arbitration expertise to handle proceedings for the recognition and enforcement of foreign court decisions and arbitral awards. Other recommended senior practitioners within the team include Karin Graf and Christian Oetiker.
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Testimonials
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- 'VISCHER have a redoubtable and impressive litigation practice which is impressively internationalist.'
- 'We have worked with both Thomas Weibel and Gérald Virieux, and we find them highly responsive, talented lawyers with an excellent in-depth knowledge of commercial and civil litigation.'
- 'Thomas Weibel has shown particular strength in corporate and shareholder litigation, where his sharp analytical skills and tactical judgment allow him to dismantle opposing arguments with precision. He is praised for his thorough case preparation and his ability to translate complex fact patterns into compelling submissions that align closely with judicial expectations.'
- ‘Thomas Weibel is simply a pleasant person to deal with, keeps his eye on the ball and is approachable but at the same time brilliant in his strategy.’
- ‘Great team, on top of the case, strong legal documents.’
- ‘Karin Graf is a gifted lawyer and has delivered above expectation in our case.’
Key clients
- MCH Group/Art Basel Hong Kong/Art Basel Miami Beach
- AIG
- EBT swiss engineering AG
- Chubb
- Pirelli
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Sakto Corporation
- T-Systems
Work highlights
Represented Sakto in its challenges to a campaign by a Swiss NGO which has made allegations of money laundering and corruption.
Fended off a €500m claim by Tschira in relation to the liquidation of Lehman Brothers Finance.
Represented MCH in claims against Lloyds under a cancellation policy.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Daniele Favalli; Thomas Weibel; Gérald Virieux
Other key lawyers
Karin Graf; Christian Oetiker; Felix Meier-Dieterle; Lorenz Ehrler; Raphael Butz