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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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Employment Law - Management

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Recognized since 2024

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

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Jordan C. Butler

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Recognized since 2026

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Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

Jordan C. Butler

Jordan Butler is a Partner with Carlile Patchen & Murphy. Jordan helps individuals and business owners with tax advice and planning, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, trademark registrations, and other commercial and business matters. His experience includes drafting and negotiating, asset and equity purchase agreements, real estate purchases, income tax settlements, lease agreements, and various business contracts. Jordan also has experience with ...

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Alexander M. Brown

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Recognized since 2015

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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Alex Brown is a member of Dickinson Wright in Columbus, Ohio. He practices business transactional law, with an emphasis on advising privately-held and venture-capital backed companies in capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, and transactions involving technology, software, outsourcing, electronic commerce and intellectual property. He serves as outside counsel to a number of companies, from startup software businesses to national healthcare technology companies. Other areas of his prac...

 
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Joseph A. Nigh

The Nigh Law Group LLC

Recognized since 2020

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Grossman Law Offices

Recognized since 2015

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Family Law

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Recognized since 2026

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Practice Areas

Family Law

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Recognized since 2026

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Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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Recognized since 2026

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Practice Areas

Family Law

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Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Recognized since 2021

Columbus, OH

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Intellectual Property

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