International commercial litigation and financial disputes in the Swiss courts

We represent both domestic and international companies, as well as individuals, in commercial disputes before the Swiss courts. Our litigation services cover a broad spectrum, including commercial, corporate, labour, construction, transportation and insurance matters for clients across diverse industries, often involving cross-border implications.

A key focus of our litigation practice is the financial industry. We have extensive experience and expertise in advocating for the interests of banks and financial service providers. Additionally, we represent clients in white-collar crime proceedings, regulatory investigations and other matters before Swiss authorities.

  • Representation of a UK company in the pursuit of claims exceeding USD 70 million under a steel trading contract, against a Swiss commodity trader, a subsidiary of a global mining and commodity trading group. This case included a published decision by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court on jurisdiction: BGer 4A_19/2023.

  • Acting for a Swiss bank in a lawsuit brought by 29 former clients, seeking over USD 20 million in damages related to loss-making investments made by their external asset manager.

  • Representation of a Swiss bank in its defence against a CHF 22 million claim arising from allegedly unjustified margin calls.

  • Assisting a foreign bank to recover over USD 225 million in assets that were unlawfully misappropriated.

  • Representation of a Swiss bank in its defence against an EUR 18 million claim involving alleged errors in a margin call.

  • Supporting a global bank in defending itself against liability claims filed in the USA, applying Swiss law.

  • Representing a private individual in a dispute with family members and a financial institution over claims related to inheritance division.

  • Representing a litigation funder in matters concerning the recognition of orders issued by the English High Court.

Litigation