Sandrine Giroud
LALIVE‘Exceptional’ LALIVE regularly represents Swiss-based multinational corporations, international organisations, wealth services providers and trust companies across an extensive variety of commercial, banking, private client and commercial disputes. The team possesses notable expertise in enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards before Swiss courts. André Brunschweiler, who holds high esteem for his shareholders’ disputes expertise, and tri-lingual Nicolas Ollivier, who is adept in advising clients on complex banking litigation issues, co-helm the practice. Alexander Troller’s arsenal of experience incorporates financial matters, white-collar crime and employment issues, among others. Transnational and domestic litigation expert Marc Henzelin is another key name to note. Simone Nadelhofer and Matthias Gstoehl joined Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd in September 2024.
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‘The team at this law firm is exceptional. Each member possesses unique and profound legal expertise across various fields. They collaborate seamlessly, leveraging their individual strengths to provide tailored solutions for complex issues.'
'Their unwavering dedication to client success, coupled with their remarkable abilities, solidifies their position as trusted allies in the legal field.’
‘Pragmatic and effective advice’.
‘Excellent team work and coordination across all the firm, from partners to associates and assistants. Fluid and efficient operations no matter what the case is.’
‘Nicolas Ollivier is an outstanding partner with a total dedication to his clients. He has a true strategic approach to litigation which is rare. With his associates the team is always available to handle situations arising in a case, truly a 24/7 operation.’
‘LALIVE's team is extremely efficient. They are exceptionally pragmatic and are always thinking two moves ahead.’
‘Alexander Troller is incredibly bright and excellent in virtually all aspects of his work.'
Work highlights
- Acting for several institutional AT1 investors executing a multi-jurisdictional litigation strategy to secure compensation and redress of over $3bn in connection with the write-down of AT1-Notes by Credit Suisse Group as part of its collapse and acquisition by UBS.
- Acting for several major institutional and private ultra-high net worth investors on potential major losses of over $1bn incurred in connection with the Greensill collapse.
- Representing a private client in Swiss civil and criminal proceedings for the recovery of more than $1.2 billion in assets over several jurisdictions in connection with fraudulent artwork transactions.
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André Brunschweiler, Nicolas Ollivier