Asset Recovery
Cross-border insolvency — recognition of foreign insolvency decrees, legal representation before bankruptcy offices, ordinary courts and FINMA
Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards — judgments from Lugano Convention States or third States, arbitral awards deriving from commercial disputes or from international investment arbitration
— civil attachments, debt collection and bankruptcy proceedings
Conservatory measures and litigation support —
Protection of assets and evidence located in Switzerland
— international mutual assistance in civil matters for assets and evidence located abroad
Litigation Management
Litigation strategy — multidisciplinary and multi-jurisdictional analysis of risks and opportunities from a legal, commercial, human and financial perspective
Choice, establishment and monitoring of litigation teams in Switzerland and abroad – investigations, forensic experts, foreign or advisory law firms, litigation funding
Legal advice and opinions on litigation matters — identification of competent jurisdictions, applicable law and legal remedies available
Business Crime
Criminal proceedings regarding crimes against property — representation of persons affected by economic crime, including insolvency office holders — representation before law enforcement authorities and cantonal and federal criminal courts
Corporate criminal responsibility — financial and operational sanctions and reputational damages of an organisation arising from wrongdoings of its company officers
International mutual assistance in criminal matters — including cooperation agreements with the EU and the US on mutual assistance
International Disputes
ESG litigation — disputes relating to human rights, environment, labour rights, corruption and corporate governance
Business legal strategy — analysis of litigation risks associated to violations of national and international ESG standards and legislation
Anti-corruption and bribery —
representation of State-owned and private companies affected by corruption and bribery
— repatriation of assets
International criminal law — proceedings before Swiss and international courts and tribunals for the most heinous crimes, including genocide and crimes against humanity