VISCHER‘s restructuring and insolvency team is headed by Benedict F. Christ and is best known for its work advising clients on matters involving distressed M&A and restructurings, insolvency-related litigation, and corporate finance. Standout individual David Jenny often acts as a litigator and represents governing bodies of corporations and creditors.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Markus Guggenbühl knows very well how to make complex things understandable, particularly in a cross-border context.'

  • ‘It is mostly the people, once you connect with them, that make the difference with their deep knowledge, ambition to serve you well and humble personalities that are pleasant to work with.’

  • ‘Thomas Weibel is very knowledgeable on the litigation side. He comes up with creative solutions but additionally is thinking strategically and three steps ahead. Working with him gives you the full confidence he is looking after your matter like it was his own.’

  • ‘Excellent team of experienced and skilled lawyers.’

  • ‘Excellent team, always approachable, responsive and helpful. They provide excellent legal advice and are solution-oriented.’

  • ‘My points of contact are David Jenny and Jana Essebier. Both are extremely knowledgeable lawyers with broad experience - great to work with!’

Key clients

  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP (representing holders of Credit Suisse AT 1 bonds)
  • Various holders of Credit Suisse AT 1 bonds
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers AG acting as liquidator of Lehman Brothers in Switzerland
  • BowFlex
  • Spexis AG
  • Various holders of Credit Suisse bail-in debt instruments
  • FINMA

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Benedict F. Christ

Other key lawyers

Markus Guggenbühl, Thomas Weibel, David Jenny, Jana Essebier