As of 1 January 2026, Thouvenin has appointed David Trachsel (pictured) as counsel. Trachsel specialises in complex civil and commercial disputes before state courts and arbitral tribunals, with a particular focus on contractual, corporate and enforcement-related disputes. More specifically, his expertise also covers bankruptcy and insolvency related litigation. Trachsel’s practice spans post-M&A, joint venture and […]
Kellerhals Carrard started 2026 with eight promotions in the books. Namely, the firm appointed partner Rehana Harasgama (Zurich), counsel Andreas Hösli (Zurich), partner Michel Morelato (Lugano), partner Tanguy Peter (Geneva), partner Cendrine Rouvinez (Lausanne), partner
CMS Switzerland has promoted Yoann Lambert (pictured left) and Maxence Carron (pictured right) to partner, effective 1 January 2026. Both professionals are based in Geneva and members of the firm’s litigation department, with Lambert specialising in
Effective 1 January 2026, Borel & Barbey promoted Viviana Cibelli (pictured) to counsel. The profile Viviana Cibelli supports private and institutional clients across all areas of business law, with a particular focus to banking and finance
Loyens & Loeff Switzerland has promoted Zurich-based Gilles Pitschen (pictured) to the partnership. An expert in life sciences and healthcare M&A, Pitschen often represents international corporations, private equity and venture capital investors
Pestalozzi officialised the promotion of dispute resolution-specialist Yannick Schweizer (pictured) to counsel, effective January first 2026. The profile A member of Pestalozzi’s litigation and arbitration group in Geneva, Yannick Schweizer specialises in criminal litigation, white-collar
Effective 1 January 2026, Bratschi appointed four new partners: Bern-based Tobias Abt, Curdin Käser and Benjamin Trachsel, along with Zurich-based Kerem Altay. Tobias Abt A specialist in construction law, debt enforcement and bankruptcy law, contract law,
Walder Wyss officialised the promotion of Iliana Djagova (pictured right) to partner in the corporate and M&A team, and Matthias Lötscher (pictured left) to counsel in the banking & finance team, both
With the start of the new year, Homburger formalised the appointment of three new partners: Reto Ferrari-Visca (pictured centre), Jeremy Reichlin (pictured left), and Alexander Wherlock (pictured right). Reto Ferrari-Visca Reto Ferrari-Visca represents clients across
Effective January 1st 2026, Advestra promoted Anna Capaul to counsel. A member of the firm since its foundation in 2021, Capaul primarily focuses on M&A and other corporate transactions. She advises companies on corporate and
