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Whilst Bratschi Ltd has a breadth of expertise in public law through its specialised team, it has a strong litigation focus with extensive experience handling complex disputes before authorities and courts at all federal levels. Beyond the litigation specialism, the firm offers services in the areas of energy, public construction, environmental and public procurement issues, amongst others. Isabelle Häner leads the team in Zurich and provides extensive counsel and litigation services to public and private entities. Jürg Bereuter, based in St. Gallen, is a construction and real estate specialist. Livio Bundi is a key team member.

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  • ‘Large and diverse law practice with a very strong and positive reputation.’

  • ‘Livio Bundi is an extremely competent professional, highly skilled with a strong strategic approach. In addition, he has a personal approach, is an excellent listener and fast learner of specific industries. He is extremely proactive as well as reactive with a high degree of availability, well structured, precise and an excellent advisor. His human skills are as equal to his professional legal competencies, which makes collaboration a real pleasure.’

  • ‘Extensive experience in the field of Switzerland's energy policy and policy making. Connecting fast with the issue of the client, thinking from the client's perspective and helping strengthen the argumentative base of the client.’

  • ‘All the lawyers and trainees I have worked with in recent years have a great deal of comprehensive knowledge in the field of public law. The response time of all team members is incredibly fast. Another strength of the team is that they work equally well and precisely in German, French and Italian.'

  • 'Administrative matters are also dealt with promptly and invoices are issued regularly. Administrative instructions are always absolutely clear.’

  • ‘In addition to their extensive knowledge of public law and their good reputation among lawyers and clients, all team members are always available and ready to support.’

  • ‘The team responds extremely efficiently. All deadlines are consistently met. The legal support is highly competent. The wording is clear, understandable, and coherent.’

  • ‘Isabelle Häner is an authority in her field of law. Her legal assessments are widely recognised by judges. Working with Ms. Häner is goal-oriented and efficient.’

Key clients

  • Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht Rega (Swiss Air-Rescue)
  • Staatssekretariat für Wirtschaft SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs)
  • Staatssekretariat für internationale Finanzfragen SIF (State Secretariat for International Finance)
  • Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft SRG SSR (Swiss Broadcasting Corporation)
  • Ernst & Young AG
  • Syngenta Crop Protection AG
  • ETH Zürich, Abteilung Immobilien (Federal Institute of Technology Zurich)
  • Stadt Wädenswil, Abteilung Werke (Industrial Works of the City of Wädenswil)
  • Schweizerischer Arbeitgeberverband (Swiss Employers' Association)
  • Energie Wasser Bern (Energy Water Berne)
  • Kantonsspital Winterthur (Cantonal Hospital Winterthur)
  • Kaufmännischer Verband Zürich (Zurich Association of Commercial Employees)
  • MeteoSchweiz (Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSwiss)
  • Stadt Dübendorf (City of Dübendorf)
  • Avenergy Suisse (Avenergy Suisse)
  • Stadt Wil SG(City of Wil)
  • Swiss Prime Anlagestiftung (Swiss Prime Investment Foundation)
  • Utilita Anlagestiftung für gemeinnützigen Wohnbau (Utilita Investment Foundation for Non-Profit Housing)
  • Seraina Investment Foundation
  • Realstone SA

Work highlights

  • Acting for the Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht (REGA) in judicial appeal proceedings concerning (i) a service contract and an operating licence for air-rescue services in the canton of Valais and (ii) the planning permission for Zurich airport to route a taxiway around runway 28.
  • Acting for the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), a Swiss federal authority, in 40+ judicial review proceedings before the Federal Administrative Court and the Federal Supreme Court, respectively, regarding the recovery of short-time work compensation improperly claimed by private companies.
  • Acting for Schweizerische Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft (SRG SSR), Switzerland’s national public service broadcaster, in a variety of matters.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Isabelle Häner, Jürg Bereuter

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Livio Bundi