Schellenberg Wittmer: three new partners and a new counsel

Schellenberg Wittmer has further strengthened its team with the appointment of three new partners and a new counsel.

On 1 September 2024, Dr Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald joined the firm as a partner in Geneva. She will lead the Intellectual Property, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Life Sciences practices, bringing significant experience in both dispute resolution and strategic advisory. A Columbia Law School LL.M. graduate with a PhD in International Law, her appointment enhances the firm’s ability to address complex legal challenges.

On 1 October 2024, Dr Simone Nadelhofer and Matthias Gstoehl will also join the Zurich office as partners. Nadelhofer brings extensive expertise in handling complex domestic and cross-border proceedings, internal and government-led investigations, with a focus on white-collar crime, corruption, money laundering, and ESG violations. Gstoehl specialises in complex disputes and investigations, with a strong focus on financial crime and contentious banking matters. Both partners will further bolster Schellenberg Wittmer’s Dispute Resolution and White-Collar Crime practices.

Additionally, on 1 August 2024, Petra Spring joined the Zurich office as counsel and Co-Head of the Employment Practice Group. Petra is a highly skilled employment lawyer, focusing on global mobility, immigration, and all HR-related aspects of complex M&A transactions. Her expertise spans cross-border employment setups and staff leasing, particularly for large, publicly listed companies.

Managing Partner Philippe Bärtsch welcomed the new appointments: “with their strong background, expertise, and reputation, they are invaluable additions to our firm and will enhance our ability to serve our clients’ high demands in these practice matters”.