gbf Attorneys-at-law Ltd is at the forefront of the transport and aerospace sectors in Switzerland, catering to airlines, shipping companies, equipment manufacturers, insurance companies and banks across the full range of matters. Lars Gerspacher specialises in insurance and reinsurance law and routinely represents aviation, maritime and other transport clients in international litigation. Laurent Chassot is a key port of call for aerospace matters, while Philippe Wenker focuses on aircraft financing mandates. Nando Stauffer von May is well-versed in both contentious and non-contentious matters, from transport insurance and accident claims to corporate and data protection advice. Marco Novoselac is also a name to note for aircraft transactions.

Michael Buisset heads up the transport offering at HFW. The team is notable for its strong capabilities in shipping disputes and excels in dry shipping, admiralty and crisis management, as well as transactional work. Buisset has extensive experience across a broad range of cross-border transport arbitration work, in particular LMAA disputes. Sarah Hunt is also a name to note, she stands out for her expertise in UK, EU, Swiss, US and Australian sanctions, as well as disputes involving commodities. William Hold routinely represents commodity traders and financiers in both Swiss and English arbitrations.

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd fields a market leading team of transport experts who offer a wealth of experience in the full range of trade and transport matters, from litigation, arbitration and regulatory issues to financing and insurance. Grégoire Wuest steers the practice and specialises in the set-up and structuring of cross-border acquisitions and non-standard lending transactions within the shipping and aviation sectors. Bernard Vischer stands out for his expertise in shipping and aviation in corporate and transactional mandates, as well as related private client issues. David Mamane and Edmond Kohler are also key members of the team. Alexander von Ziegler retired in August 2024.

MME Legal | Tax | Compliance’s transport and trade team covers the full spectrum of transport-related matters, including regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating contracts, damage management and other litigation and maritime insurance issues. Practice head Raphael Brunner has extensive experience across a broad range of mandates including international trade law, customs law and related litigation. Philipp Stadler, Flurin Kohler and Kiril Haslebacher are recommended for advice on export control, embargoes and sanctions.

VISCHER is best-known for its representation of airlines in a broad array of regulatory, finance and maintenance matters. Peter Kühn heads up the team and is a key contact for corporate, contract and aviation law issues, often with a cross-border element. Urs Haegi excels in corporate and contract law issues, including transactions, business structuring and succession planning. Christoph Niederer advises on tax and social security transport-related issues, while Tobias Rohner handles VAT issues which affect airlines and private jet operations.

Wartmann Merker Ltd.’s transport offering encompasses logistics, trading, shipping and aviation expertise, as well as marine insurance. Under the leadership of Giovanna Montanaro, team has a particular focus on trade, transport and insurance-related disputes. Montanaro is well-versed in the full range of trade and transport law issues and primarily handles cross-border transportation and insurance litigation.

Luca Jagmetti is at the helm at Bär & Karrer Ltd. The logistics and transport team provides advice on a wide array of matters affecting clients in all areas of the transport sector including finance, transactions, regulatory and dispute resolution advice. Jagmetti lends his expertise to M&A transactions and corporate matters, as well as related litigation and administrative proceedings.

Homburger has a particular focus on the automotive industry and covers a broad range of related matters, including regulatory issues affecting sales, distribution and manufacturing, as well as technology and emissions. Under the leadership of Marcel Dietrich, the team also advises on competition and transactional matters. Dietrich himself also has extensive experience in regulatory matters, alongside his competition expertise.

MLL Legal leverages expertise across the aviation, aerospace and shipping industries. The team works alongside the litigation and tax departments to provide advice on the full spectrum of transport-related issues, in particular financing and tax matters. In Zurich, Karin Oberlin focuses on aviation and shipping finance, catering to banks, aircraft lessors and other borrowers and lessees.