Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG regularly handles a variety of insurance matters involving multinational corporates, listed companies and regulated industries, with cross-border elements including parallel proceedings in the US, UK and EU. The practice is co-led by D&O disputes expert Benjamin Schumacher and Roberto Dallafior, who handles a variety of contentious insurance and reinsurance matters, supported by Zoe De Santis, who defends clients’ interests before the Swiss courts and arbitral panels, alongside her work as an arbitrator in Switzerland and abroad.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Roberto Dallafior is a seasoned insurance counsel with a deep knowledge of insurance markets, key players and commercial insurance lines. Very honest and realistic judgement on key coverage issues on the basis of longstanding experience and sound understanding of economic, legal, jurisdictional drivers.'
  • 'Benjamin Schumacher excels in grasping complex insurance matters and putting them into legal, jurisdictional and economic context, facilitating and driving efficient case resolution strategies. He has excellent communication skills and is collaborative with all involved stakeholders.'
  • 'The team does a good job of advocating with carriers on behalf of insureds, and in communicating with clients.'
  • 'Cutting edge lawyers who are pragmatic and reactive.'
  • 'Deep knowledge of the subject, calm and with very good manners.'
  • 'Benjamin Schumacher is very bright and a zealous advocate for insureds.'

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Benjamin Schumacher; Roberto Dallafior

Other key lawyers

Zoe De Santis