Insolvency Disputes & Asset Recovery

We represent clients in insolvency and asset recovery proceedings before civil, bankruptcy and criminal courts as well as administrative authorities, with a particular focus on complex cross-border cases. Our main area of expertise includes representing creditors, distressed companies and foreign insolvency administrators in insolvency litigation, cross-border insolvency proceedings as well as attachment and enforcement proceedings, including the enforcement of foreign judgments, awards and insolvency/bankruptcy orders.

Our approach to insolvency disputes & asset recovery

Our team of seasoned lawyers draws upon significant experience in serving multinational and local clients across various industry sectors, including financial services (banks, asset managers, funds, trustees), crypto, insurance, pharmaceuticals, technology, trade and transport, energy, healthcare and automotive.

This breadth of experience, combined with our independent position, proves particularly invaluable in insolvency and asset recovery proceedings. It enables us to efficiently resolve complex legal challenges for our clients and tailor result-oriented solutions to their needs. This distinction establishes us as a trusted partner for both national and international clients navigating intricate legal landscapes in insolvency and asset recovery matters.

We also represent victims of economic crimes, such as foreign companies, private clients, governments and insolvency administrators, in complex cross-border asset recovery, including civil fraud litigation, criminal proceedings and international mutual assistance. Additionally, we frequently advise clients in developing strategies in legal crises as well as the coordination of insolvency proceedings and the recovery of assets located in Switzerland.

We are independent and conflict-free

As an independent law firm based in Switzerland, we have the liberty to collaborate with any advisor globally and serve as the central coordinator for all legal representatives involved in a strategy that spans multiple jurisdictions. Our lack of affiliation with any international networks or global offices allows us to partner with the most suitable lawyers for each specific dispute and work alongside our clients' existing advisors worldwide.

Our firm's independence and focus solely on dispute resolution enable us to take on cases that many other firms cannot, due to conflicts of interest. We are a preferred firm for conflict referral work, trusted by some of the world's largest law firms to protect their clients' interests. This trust cements our status as premier specialists in insolvency disputes and asset recovery matters.

Track Record

Represented and advised an English insolvency trustee of several insolvent entities in connection with an international fraud scheme, including the recognition and enforcement of winding-up and bankruptcy orders issued by the High Court of England and Wales.
Represented a German insolvency administrator regarding the recognition and enforcement of a German insolvency order and the enforcement of claims against a global company specialising in the planning and construction of waste incineration plants.
Represented and advised a multinational provider of heating element technologies in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings of a Swiss supplier and in associated litigation against an insurer regarding claims under a surety contract.
Represented and advised a Portuguese bank group in auxiliary bankruptcy proceedings in Switzerland and in associated insolvency litigation concerning the collection of assets in Switzerland.
Represented and advised the insolvency administrator of a Lithuanian bank in asset recovery proceedings in Switzerland, involving attachment, enforcement and auxiliary bankruptcy proceedings.
Represented and advised a multinational watchmaking group in insolvency litigation and bankruptcy proceedings.
Represented a South African private client in insolvency litigation and bankruptcy proceedings.
Represented various multinational companies and foreign insolvency administrators/liquidators/trustees in recognition and enforcement proceedings regarding foreign judgments, arbitral awards and bankruptcy/insolvency orders.

Representation of German individual against fiduciary in recovery of misappropriated company assets and shares (CHF 40 million)
Representation of individual against Swiss and German companies regarding fraudulent scheme for real estate investments (CHF 7 million)
Represented various multinational companies and foreign insolvency administrators/liquidators/trustees in recognition and enforcement proceedings regarding foreign judgments, arbitral awards and bankruptcy/insolvency orders.
Represented a foreign client in recognition and enforcement proceedings regarding an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal seated in London under the rules of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) in London, including attachment of assets and setting aside objections against enforcement proceedings.
Represented a foreign client in recognition and enforcement proceedings regarding a judgment rendered in Luxembourg in connection with an aviation service agreement against sanctioned entities, including attachment of assets.
Represented a foreign client in recognition and enforcement proceedings regarding an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal seated in Vienna under the VIAC-Rules.
Represented a commodity trader in enforcement of arbitral award rendered by a tribunal seated in Zurich under the Swiss Rules, including attachment of assets.

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Nater Dallafior is a well established and well known recognized Zurich law firm, working with the highest diligence, reliability and integrity. Acute thinking and outstanding intellectual abilities together with exceptional work ethic characterize this law firm.

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