The private client practice at LALIVE stands out for the ‘exceptional abilities of its individual team members’. The team has extensive experience handling domestic and international litigation. Leading the group are Werner Jahnel, Alexander Troller, and Sandrine Giroud. Their combined expertise includes advising on art law, asset recovery, inheritance and trust disputes, and the freezing of assets. Simone Nadelhofer joined Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd in September 2024.
Testimonials
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‘They stand out for their efficiency, responsiveness, and competence. They have a very useful network of specialists.'
‘Alexander Troller has an intimate knowledge of financial services. He is equally at ease in multi-jurisdictional matters of wealth planning and litigation areas. He's definitely a go-to adviser.’
‘The prowess of this law firm lies in the exceptional abilities of its individual team members. Each lawyer brings a unique set of skills and a deep reservoir of legal knowledge to the table. Their expertise covers a broad spectrum of practice areas, allowing them to offer tailored solutions for even the most intricate legal matters.'
‘They are very efficient in all aspects and areas. They are very keen to find solutions without delays.’
‘Werner Jahnel is excellent. His areas of expertise include arbitration law and inheritance law. He speaks several languages, he's hard-working, and he cares greatly for his clients.'
‘They have a very experienced and dedicated team.’
‘The exceptional services of LALIVE are a testament to the remarkable skills and dedication of its team of lawyers. These legal professionals consistently set a high standard in the industry, demonstrating unwavering professionalism and expertise.'
'With a commitment to achieving favourable outcomes for their clients, this team's attention to detail and dedication to client success make them a trusted partner for individuals and businesses across various practice areas. Their collective professionalism and exceptional services highlight their excellence in the legal field.’
Work highlights
- Representing a UHNWI and related entities in a large art fraud case.
- Advising a HNWI domiciled in Switzerland in relation to inheritance and asset structuring issues.
- Advising an heiress in a complex cross-border litigious succession over real estate and other assets located in Switzerland, Europe and North Africa.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Werner Jahnel, Alexander Troller, Sandrine Giroud