Interviews & Insights

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Corruption and money laundering in the private sector

Corruption and money laundering in the private sector

Pierluca Degni, a white-collar crime expert, from Degni & Vecchio, a boutique law firm based in Geneva, discusses the many challenges regarding corruption and money laundering ...
Daniel Hochstrasser discusses arbitration, medicine, and becoming a leader in ESG

Daniel Hochstrasser discusses arbitration, medicine, and becoming a leader in ESG

Member of the Board of Directors at Novartis and Swiss leader in dispute resolution, Mr. Hochstrasser speaks to Leaders League about his new role at one of the largest pharmaceutic...
“It’s only a matter of time before the world of dispute resolution shrinks a little more”

“It’s only a matter of time before the world of dispute resolution shrinks a little more”

Leaders League sat down with Gerald Virieux to get his thoughts on the future of the litigation and arbitration sector in Switzerland, the impact of technology on the legal landsca...
“Given its neutrality and political stability, Switzerland is well-placed to host international commercial courts”

“Given its neutrality and political stability, Switzerland is well-placed to host international commercial courts”

Multilingual and multijurisdictional lawyer Franz Stirnimann Fuentes is the founder of Stirnimann Fuente Dispute Resolution, a Geneva-based firm specializing in international arbit...
“The revision of the Code of Civil Procedure will introduce the use of English in commercial matters in Switzerland"

“The revision of the Code of Civil Procedure will introduce the use of English in commercial matters in Switzerland"

Clara Poglia and Louis Burrus speak to Leaders League about their dispute resolution team and the plans for its future development, the arrival of English language proceedings in S...
“Conducting arbitration-related court proceedings in English will make Switzerland a more attractive arbitration hub”

“Conducting arbitration-related court proceedings in English will make Switzerland a more attractive arbitration hub”

Frank Spoorenberg and Anja Vogt respectively discuss the current state of the Swiss arbitration market, the repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and latest energy crisis, ...
“2023 will continue to see increased pressure on authorities to set in place stronger regulations around cryptocurrencies”

“2023 will continue to see increased pressure on authorities to set in place stronger regulations around cryptocurrencies”

Founding partner, Frances McLeod, from Forensic Risk Alliance, speaks to Leaders League about global investigations trends, ESG and outlooks, the impact of the Russian invasion of ...
"Fintech companies, even at the start-up stage, need to make sure all AML and compliance duties are taken care of"

"Fintech companies, even at the start-up stage, need to make sure all AML and compliance duties are taken care of"

MANGEAT founder Fabien Aepli speaks to Leaders League about the current state of the blockchain market, the future of so-called embedded finance solutions, and possible regulatory ...
"ESG matters will be covered during the due diligence phase & will also be addressed in transaction documents in more detail"

"ESG matters will be covered during the due diligence phase & will also be addressed in transaction documents in more detail"

Bär & Karrer partner Vera Naegeli spoke to Leaders League about M&A transactions in regulated industries, new trends related to ESG matters, and gender equality in the work...
"Compliance is a key value for FIFA nowadays"

"Compliance is a key value for FIFA nowadays"

Ahead of this winter’s World Cup in Qatar, the chief legal and compliance officer at world football’s governing body, FIFA, spoke to Leaders League about current compliance challen...
David Vasella: “The future might hold a different approach: data processing activities as regulated products"

David Vasella: “The future might hold a different approach: data processing activities as regulated products"

The partner and co-head of the Regulated Markets, Competition, Technology & IP team at Walder Wyss speaks to Leaders League about the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protecti...
Sandro Vecchio & Pierluca Degni: “It is an asset that we are not in direct competition with large law firms”

Sandro Vecchio & Pierluca Degni: “It is an asset that we are not in direct competition with large law firms”

The two founding partners of Degni & Vecchio speak to Leaders League about the white-collar litigation landscape in Switzerland regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as well as their...
Simone Wetzstein: “Complaints of discrimination must be taken seriously and handled carefully and confidentially"

Simone Wetzstein: “Complaints of discrimination must be taken seriously and handled carefully and confidentially"

One of Walder Wyss’ employment law partners talks to Leaders League about discrimination, gender equality, and affirmative action in the Swiss market.
Pascal de Preux: “Switzerland’s banking system can harbor illicit funds"

Pascal de Preux: “Switzerland’s banking system can harbor illicit funds"

Resolution Legal Partner’s criminal law partner Pascal de Preux discusses financial crimes, the importance of mutual judicial assistance in successfully prosecuting them, and the r...
Nicola Benz & Lukas Bühlmann: “Regulation should remain technology-neutral”

Nicola Benz & Lukas Bühlmann: “Regulation should remain technology-neutral”

The co-heads of the ICT & Technology team at newly combined firm Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep discuss their ambitions for the department, and advice for regulators.
Grégoire Mangeat (MANGEAT): "The cultural change in favor of speaking up has resulted in a larger spectrum of challenges"

Grégoire Mangeat (MANGEAT): "The cultural change in favor of speaking up has resulted in a larger spectrum of challenges"

The founder of Geneva-based law firm MANGEAT talks to us about Swiss compliance programs, how the firm uses technology, and changes and challenges in the years ahead.
Schellenberg Wittmer: "We sent clients seeds for planting at home, to let them know we were thinking of them"

Schellenberg Wittmer: "We sent clients seeds for planting at home, to let them know we were thinking of them"

Schellenberg Wittmer's managing partner Philippe Bärtsch and litigation co-heads Louis Burrus and Clara Poglia talk us through how the firm came together during the pandemic.
Pierre-Yves Gunter: "Arbitral institutions mustn’t forget the importance of the arbitrators"

Pierre-Yves Gunter: "Arbitral institutions mustn’t forget the importance of the arbitrators"

Bär & Karrer's co-head of arbitration discusses the Swiss arbitration climate, the challenges of award enforcement, and how arbitrators’ work has been slowly but steadily chang...
Catherine Grun Meyer: "Diversity, inclusion and internationality are embedded in our foundation"

Catherine Grun Meyer: "Diversity, inclusion and internationality are embedded in our foundation"

The Niederer Kraft Frey partner speaks to Leaders League about the latest developments in the Swiss market, and what makes NKF different.
Patrik Ducrey (COMCO) :“We closely monitor the developments in EU Competition law and policy”

Patrik Ducrey (COMCO) :“We closely monitor the developments in EU Competition law and policy”

A former lawyer, Patrik Ducrey has been director of the Competition Commission of Switzerland (COMCO) secretariat since 1 August 2018. Meeting with this expert in competition law.
Tarek Houdrouge (Schellenberg Wittmer): “Our client-base and work in Africa has increased significantly"

Tarek Houdrouge (Schellenberg Wittmer): “Our client-base and work in Africa has increased significantly"

A young and dynamic partner at Schellenberg Wittmer, Tarek Houdrouge has a strong expertise in a banking & M&A practice that’s unique in the Swiss market. Geneva-based, he ...
Pierre-Yves Gunter and Thomas Reutter (Bär & Karrer): “We have the most capable dispute resolution team in Geneva”

Pierre-Yves Gunter and Thomas Reutter (Bär & Karrer): “We have the most capable dispute resolution team in Geneva”

Bär & Karrer continues to grow and recently reinforced its international arbitration practice, adding Pierre-Yves Gunter and his team, one of the biggest moves of the year in S...
Pierre-André Montjovet and Fiorenzo Manganiello (BPDG): “The tool box of entrepreneurs”

Pierre-André Montjovet and Fiorenzo Manganiello (BPDG): “The tool box of entrepreneurs”

Switzerland is a very well-known market for private banking, less so for transactional work. Banque Profil de Gestion (BPDG) aims to change that. Head of Advisory M&A, Pierre-A...
S. Schreiber and C. Suter (Bär & Karrer): “In Switzerland, a high level of trust exists between taxpayers and tax authorities"

S. Schreiber and C. Suter (Bär & Karrer): “In Switzerland, a high level of trust exists between taxpayers and tax authorities"

Bär & Karrer’s tax team has not stopped growing, and with the recent arrival of Christoph Suter to launch the practice in Geneva, they have secured the services of another top ...
Daniel Eisele (NKF): “Whether in transactions or in disputes, the ability to find a creative solution is a key factor”

Daniel Eisele (NKF): “Whether in transactions or in disputes, the ability to find a creative solution is a key factor”

Various components permit the Swiss leading law firm Niederer Kraft & Frey to keep on performing in an ever-changing business environment. Daniel Eisele, partner at the firm, d...
Daniel Daeniker & Frank Gerhard (Homburger): “With the evolution of technology, the leverage has changed”

Daniel Daeniker & Frank Gerhard (Homburger): “With the evolution of technology, the leverage has changed”

Daniel Daeniker and Frank Gerhard, managing partner and M&A partner respectively at Zurich-based Homburger, give us their insight on both the Swiss market and their innovation ...
Guy Vermeil & Stefan Bretenstein (Lenz & Staehelin): “The key to the sustainability lies in younger lawyers”

Guy Vermeil & Stefan Bretenstein (Lenz & Staehelin): “The key to the sustainability lies in younger lawyers”

What are the secrets behind the success of this landmark Swiss law firm? Managing partners Stefan Bretenstein and Guy Vermeil, delve into the firm’s history and discuss its develop...
Homburger's partners: “Banking regulation will bring law firms more work in regulatory and compliance areas”

Homburger's partners: “Banking regulation will bring law firms more work in regulatory and compliance areas”

Daniel Daeniker and Frank Gerhard, Managing Partner and M&A Partner respectively at Zurich-based law firm Homburger, give us their insight on both the Swiss market and the stra...
Pestalozzi partners: “Only a few Swiss law firms are able to deal with complex international transactions and proceedings”

Pestalozzi partners: “Only a few Swiss law firms are able to deal with complex international transactions and proceedings”

Pestalozzi is one of the few local law firms able to take on international cases. The firm’s Managing Partner Urs Klöti and its Chairman Michael Kramer give us their insight into t...
Daniel Hochstrasser (Bär & Karrer): “Most of our work has an international component”

Daniel Hochstrasser (Bär & Karrer): “Most of our work has an international component”

Senior Partner and Head of Arbitration Daniel Hochstrasser gives some insights about the prominent Swiss law firm Bär & Karrer, focusing on its international network, innovatio...
Cyril Demaria: Switzerland is an active private equity market, but activity is difficult to capture

Cyril Demaria: Switzerland is an active private equity market, but activity is difficult to capture

Cyril Demaria is author of "Private Equity Fund Investments" (Palgrave Macmillan) and of the bestseller "Introduction to Private Equity" (Wiley) translated into French, Spanish, Po...
Domitille Baizeau (Lalive): “Switzerland is one of the best arbitration venues in the world”

Domitille Baizeau (Lalive): “Switzerland is one of the best arbitration venues in the world”

Meeting with Domitille Baizeau, partner at Lalive, a leading law firm in Geneva. Overview of the Swiss market and the international arbitration practice.