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Announcing 15th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™

Best Lawyers is proud to share the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™, featuring an elite list of rankings that showcases Swiss legal excellence.

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Best Lawyers

June 12, 2024 06:00 PM

For those who currently seeking legal counsel in Switzerland, the wait for excellence is almost over. Best Lawyers is thrilled to announce the 15th edition of The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™ has been released. In addition to the finest legal rankings on offer, Best Lawyers is also proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Handelsblatt, who've contribute heavily to the past success of our international efforts.

This milestone edition promises to be a comprehensive and informative guide, spotlighting the finest legal practitioners across the country.

Inside the Edition

This highly anticipated edition will feature:

11 Metropolitan Areas covered, ensuring extensive regional representation.
727 Awarded Lawyers, each recognized for their exceptional skills and contributions to the legal field.
51 Practice Areas, providing a broad spectrum of expertise for various legal needs.
60 "Lawyers of the Year" Honorees, celebrating those who have exhibited unparalleled excellence in their respective practice areas.
171 Firms with The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™ honorees, highlighting the firms that foster top-tier legal talent.

Commanding Legal Hubs and Practice Areas

Among the metropolitan areas spotlighted in this edition, Zürich stands out as the hub with the most recognized lawyers, reflecting its pivotal role in Switzerland's legal landscape.

Our data reveals the most sought-after practice areas in Switzerland, based on web traffic and searches on our website. These include:

Additionally, the practice areas with the highest number of recognized honorees in The Best Lawyers in Switzerland™ are led by:

Corporate Law
Litigation
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Banking and Finance Law
Arbitration and Mediation
Tax Law
International Arbitration
Intellectual Property Law
Labor and Employment Law
Capital Markets Law

Key Dates

As stated, the embargo was lifted on June 13, 2024, allowing for full access to explore the list of honorees and their esteemed achievements. This edition promises to be an invaluable resource for anyone seeking the very best legal representation in Switzerland.

To learn more about highlighting an individual lawyer and firm awards through your website, social media channels, Best Lawyers Profile Suite packages and commemorative items, please contact sales@bestlawyers.com.

Curious about top legal talent in Switzerland? Explore the Find a Lawyer in Switzerland page to connect with experienced local lawyers and visit the Find a Lawyer directory to discover expertise worldwide.

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Laing P. Akers

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Recognized since 2024

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Laing P. Akers

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John A. Gambill

Taft

Recognized since 2024

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

Litigation - Construction

John A. Gambill

John A. Gambill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. John A., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John A. Gambill

Jeffrey A. Yeager

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Jeffrey A. Yeager

As a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Litigation and Commercial Services and Restructing Groups, Jeffrey A. Yeager provides clients involved in complex business and civil litigation with creative, practical advice and strategies for managing risk and resolving disputes. Jeff has extensive experience litigating, arbitrating and mediating cases in the context of business contracts and torts, government bidding and procurement, real estate transactions, business and asset sales, bankruptcy and cre...

 
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Angela D. Kirk

Kaman & Cusimano LLC

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law

Angela D. Kirk

Angela Kirk joined Kaman & Cusimano LLC in 2025 as Director of Assessment Recovery. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Angela brings a rich background in foreclosure litigation, having represented financial institutions across various phases of both litigated and non-litigated foreclosure processes. Her active participation in the legal community includes membership in the Ohio State Bar Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the American Legal & Financial Network. Angela has contribute...

 
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Anthony R. Auten

Grossman Law Offices

Recognized since 2015

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

Anthony R. Auten

Anthony R. Auten is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Anthony R., who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anthony R. Auten

Lloyd Pierre-Louis

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Cannabis Law

Government Relations Practice

Lloyd Pierre-Louis

Lloyd Pierre-Louis is a member of Dickinson Wright’s Cannabis Practice Group. His practice focuses on government affairs and administrative law, and particularly the legal cannabis and hemp industries. He represents clients providing the industry with equity and debt capital, equipment, devices, and other services. He also assists entities and individuals through every aspect of licensure, business operation, regulatory compliance, employment, and transactions with related businesses. L...

 
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Gerhardt A. Gosnell

Arnold & Clifford LLC

Recognized since 2012

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

Gerhardt A. Gosnell

Gage has represented clients in a variety of matters in state and federal trial courts throughout Ohio, the Ohio courts of appeals, the Ohio Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Gage has a practice focused on complex commercial and tort litigation, with an emphasis in appellate advocacy. Gage is a Best Lawyers® for appellate Advocacy, an Ohio Super Lawyer® and AV Preeminent® rated lawyer from Martindale Hubble. In 201...

Gerhardt A. Gosnell

Stephen E. Chappelear

Eastman & Smith LTD

Recognized since 1995

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Construction

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Specific Focus

Business Disputes

Stephen E. Chappelear

Steve focuses his practice in the areas of business and complex litigation, construction law, patent and trademark litigation, employment litigation, probate litigation, dispute resolution and appeals. He has 43 years of experience in more than 60 trials (both jury and non-jury). Among his accomplishments, Steve was listed in the 2004-21 editions of "Ohio Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine; in 2009 and 2017, Steve earned the distinction of being listed one of the Top 100 Super Lawy...

 
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Joel H. Mirman

The Mirman Law Firm LLC

Recognized since 2003

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Real Estate

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Joel H. Mirman

Joel has broad experience, starting with his education at Ohio University, where he majored in accounting and was a member of campus honorary organizations Blue Key and Omicron Delta Kappa. Joel obtained his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He was a partner in two regional law firms, served as General Counsel for a large franchising company, and for the last several years has been the owner of The Mirman Law Firm. For over 30 years, Joel has earned Martindale...

Joel H. Mirman

Steven M. Loewengart

Fisher Phillips LLP

Recognized since 2019

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Specific Focus

COVID-19

Steven M. Loewengart

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Steven M. Loewengart

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