Bernhard Berger

Maud Fragnière is mainly active in the fields of intellectual property, competition and contract law. She benefits from huge judicial practice and frequently advises her clients before the courts. She acquired significant experience in competition law after working as a scientific collaborator at the Federal Competition Commission in Bern in 2010 and 2011. Maud Fragnière advises both multinationals and SMI in her areas of expertise (contracts, brands, patents, competition). She ...

Manuel Bianchi della Porta advises entrepreneurs and companies. He assists them for their projects and when important operations are ahead (acquisitions, transmissions, restructuring, etc.). He helps them assess risks/opportunities and take difficult decisions. He is also on their side when weather turns bad. His relationship with clients is defined by personal commitment and availability. Recognized for his thoroughness, pragmatic approach and sense of priorities, he never loses sight of the...

Luc Defferrard, partner with Walder Wyss since 2001, has been active in the finance and legal industry for many years. He mainly advises clients in domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, financing, restructuring as well as in real estate and capital market. Luc Defferrard particularly focuses on private equity and venture capital transactions. He is regularly recommended by Chambers, Legal500 and IFLR1000. Chambers Europe describes him as "always available" and "very strong neg...

Reto Arpagaus supports Swiss and international companies, entrepreneurs and private individuals in drafting and reviewing contracts as well as with corporate transactions, and he advises his clients in matters of intellectual property and competition law. Reto Arpagaus represents clients before state courts and courts of arbitration. He has extensive experience and specialist knowledge, in particular in the areas of financial services, industry, telecommunications, IT and the sports sector. R...

Luc Pittet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Luc, who practices law in Lausanne, Switzerland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luc is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fouad Sayegh is a partner in the tax team. His expertise covers most aspects of domestic and international taxation. He regularly advises high net worth families in their relocation, wealth reorganization, asset protection, estate planning and charitable projects, which often includes tax advice in relation to trusts, private foundations and investment vehicles. In the field of corporate tax, his practice includes advising on M&A transactions, corporate reorganizations, double tax treaty ...

Rayan Houdrouge advises and represents Swiss and multinational companies as well as international organizations on all employment law matters. He has an extensive experience in executive transfers, compensation packages, work regulations, internal audits and collective procedures such as business transfers and collective dismissals. Rayan Houdrouge is also an accredited social security expert (Swiss federal certificate) and regularly assists clients in matters related to social security and p...

Juliette Ancelle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law and Labor and Employment Law. Juliette, who practices law in Lausanne, Switzerland, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juliette is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jürgen Brönnimann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Jürgen, who practices law in Bern, Switzerland, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jürgen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marco Strahm is a partner and notary of the Canton of Berne in the Corporate and Commercial Team. His main areas of practice include corporate and commercial law, real estate law. Born in 1964, Marco Strahm was educated at the University of Berne (state exam 1992, notary 1995). He has been working as a practising attorney and notary since 1995. Before joining Walder Wyss in 2009, Marco Strahm was a partner in a major Zurich law firm for eight years. Marco Strahm speaks German, English and Fre...