Counting a plethora of international banks and notable companies within its client roster, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is esteemed for its capabilities in managing post-M&A disputes, the enforcement of foreign judgments, and regulatory enforcement proceedings. Jointly leading the practice is Peter Burckhardt, who is well-positioned to advise on criminal investigations and shareholder disputes, Louis Burrus, whose capabilities include cross-border banking and finance disputes, and Clara Poglia, who is noted for her knowledge regarding white-collar crime, alongside a host of regulatory and compliance issues. Stefan Leimgruber primarily focuses on banking, post-M&A and corporate litigation, while Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny is well-versed in insurance and post-M&A disputes. Another name to note is Katherine Bell, who frequently handles matters pertaining to construction, engineering, and infrastructure issues. Endri Gega and Magdalena Heyder joined the team at the beginning of 2025, the former with previous expertise as a judge and a prosecutor, and the latter boasting significant experience in corporate investigations. Simone Nadelhofer was a new arrival in 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a very strong team both in terms of quantity and quality.'

  • 'They are particularly experienced in the field of banking litigation.’

  • ‘Stefan Leimgruber is an outstanding lawyer with a strong instinct for a case's crucial points.’

Key clients

  • Credit Suisse AG
  • UBS AG
  • Gunvor
  • Doosan Heavy Industries
  • Fondazione Enasarco
  • Hetronic International Inc.
  • Quark Pharmaceuticals
  • Odebrecht & Braskem

Work highlights

  • Acted for a client as as Swiss counsel in relation to a shareholder class action filed in New York.
  • Acted as lead counsel to Sunrise Communications AG in the first large civil cartel damages case in Switzerland which arose from an abuse of a dominant market position by former monopolist Swisscom in the ADSL broadband internet market between 2002 and 2007.
  • Represented a foreign trading company as a private claimant in criminal proceedings for fraud and misappropriation against a former trustee.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Burckhardt, Louis Burrus, Clara Poglia

Other key lawyers

Stefan Leimgruber, Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny, Katherine Bell, Endri Gega, Magdalena Heyder, Simone Nadelhofer