Herbert Smith Freehills has officially confirmed the re-appointment of Justin D’Agostino as Chief Executive Officer for a second term, effective from May 1, 2024. The decision, following a partnership vote, ensures that D’Agostino will continue to lead the firm of over 5,000 people for another four years. Over his 25-year tenure with Herbert Smith Freehills, […]
As of January 1, 2024, Bär & Karrer announces the election of Faton Aliu, Rocco Rigozzi, and Andrea Ziswiler as partners, alongside Stephanie Walter as counsel. The addition of these accomplished legal professionals not only enhances
Wenger Vieli brings two new partners on board as of 1 January 2024: Peter Hafner and Clara Bodemann. The new partners will strengthen the firm in the areas of litigation and arbitration, as well as VAT law.
Lalive, the renowned international law firm, has announced the appointment of five outstanding legal professionals to the esteemed position of Counsel. Effective January 1, 2024. The elevated individuals, Noémie Raetzo, Angelina Sgier, Anton Vallélian,
ABB, the technology leader in electrification and automation, has appointed Mathias Gaertner as new General Counsel and Company Secretary and a Member of the Executive Committee. He will join ABB in 2024 and succeed Natalia Shehadeh,
Walder Wyss has incorporated four new counsels to the firm: Stefan Walder, Iliana Djagova, Joy Malka and Téo Genecand (photographed in order of mention). Stefan Walder is counsel in the corporate/M&A
Andreas Furrer has been appointed Special Counsel at MLL Legal since 1 October 2023. Furrer is an attorney and part-time professor at the University of Lucerne for private law, comparative law, private international law and European law,
Appointments
Arbitration
Nadia Ohlhoff-Smahi Vice-President of the International Arbitration Commission AIJA
Nadia Ohlhoff-Smahi has been appointed Vice-President of the AIJA International Arbitration Commission with effect from 25 August 2023. Nadia is a senior associate in the Geneva office of Lenz & Staehelin, where she practices in the areas
PBM Avocats is continuing to expand in French-speaking Switzerland. The Geneva law firm has announced the arrival of Henri Corboz (pictured), who will strengthen the firm’s banking and finance regulatory and compliance practice. As
Nicolas Wehrli has joined Loyens & Loeff ‘s Zurich office as a partner in the corporate and M&A practice group. Wehrli has extensive experience representing clients in complex M&A, private equity
