Applauded for putting ‘the needs and goals of their clients first’, Kellerhals Carrard frequently assists clients with litigation arising from healthcare, insurance, sports and real estate sectors, among others. Notably, the team is adept at advising on cross-border litigation and is increasingly involved in ESG disputes. Basel-based Lukas Bopp, Lausanne-based Nicolas Gillard and Bern-based Michael Daphinoff jointly lead the practice, alongside Ivan Paparelli, Peter Schatz and Andrea Fioravanti who steer the group from the firm’s Lugano, Zurich and Geneva offices respectively.
Testimonials
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‘The team has extensive expertise and experience in the relevant areas of law. They team always put the needs and goals of their clients first and offer customized solutions.'
The fee structure is transparent and fair and is communicated in advance.'
- 'The team offers a good combination of legal excellence, client focus and ethical conduct.’
‘The individuals I work with are very dedicated and professional. They are passionate about the interests of their clients. They also communicate very effectively and work well in a team.'
'They are easily accessible and respond quickly to inquiries and concerns.'
‘The firm covers various areas of law with specialized focus teams, as well as all the language regions of Switzerland, which constitute a strength point for foreign and Italian clients. The teams are composed of numerous professionals with specific skills, who are able to face urgent and extemporaneous situations.'
‘I recomand Kellerhals Carrard to all my clients that have the need of legal assistance in Geneva. The services rendered by François Micheli have been entirely professional, with full satisfaction for the clients in what concerns competence and final results.’
Key clients
- Banque Privée Espiritó Santo SA in Liq.
- Bürgschaftsgenossenschaft Ost-Süd, Bürgschaftsgenossenschaft Mitte, Cautionnement Romand, Bürgschaftsgenossenschaft SAFFA
- CSL Behring AG
- Implenia
- Portuguese entrepreneur
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel of the bankrupt estate of Banque Privée Espirito Santo in a voidance action in the amount of CHF 1.5m in relation to payments of restructuring services just before insolvency.
- Assists the consortium CIB with the substantiation of several claims for extension of time and additional payment and in view of potential proceedings in front of the Panel of Adjudicators.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lukas Bopp, Nicolas Gillard, Michael Daphinoff, Ivan Paparelli, Peter Schatz, Annemarie Streuli