Counting a myriad Swiss and foreign banks, insurers, and other companies in its key client base, Wartmann Merker Ltd. continues to enhance its expertise in managing insurance, banking, and commercial litigation. Steering the practice is Peter Reichart, who is established in the field of banking and finance litigation, also demonstrating skills in relation to liability and bankruptcy mandates. Other recommended names in the practice include Anne-Catherine Hahn, who routinely employs her knowledge in post M&A and shareholder litigation, and Reto Strittmatter, who leverages his substantive experience in advising on insolvency, labour, and commercial law issues to advise notable domestic clients. Giovanna Montanaro is also recommended.

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  • 'They have excellent knowledge of the law and they updated us on where we stood on a regular basis. Overall - a great experience.’
  • ‘Personal and practical lawyers.’

  • ‘Dominic Hägler is an excellent new partner - an innovative thinker.'

  • ‘The collaboration with Wartmann Merker was pleasant and efficient. The team is reliable, responsive and professional. They have a lot of experience regarding civil litigations in the banking and financial services industry.’

  • ‘Dominic Hägler is very pro-active, knowledgeable, experienced and responsive.'

  • ‘Wartmann Merker is a leading dispute resolution boutique law firm in Switzerland. Their dedication to clients is outstanding.’

  • ‘I value Anne-Catherine Hahn's broad industry and international experience combined with her M&A dispute resolution expertise.’

  • ‘Wartmann Merker consists of excellent litigators. As a boutique, Wartmann Merker delivers the quality of work of top firms with the advantages of a small firm.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Reichart

Other key lawyers

Anne-Catherine Hahn, Reto Strittmatter, Giovanna Montanaro, Dominic Hägler