Litigation, Arbitration and Regulatory Proceedings

Corporate law liability claims, proceedings before SIX Swiss Exchange and FINMA, and complex arbitration cases require the highest standards of legal precision, strategic judgment and advocacy. Bühler Law represents directors, executive officers, companies and investors in complex disputes, regulatory proceedings and arbitration matters.

Whether pursuing or defending claims under Article 754 of the Swiss Code of Obligations, assisting clients in enforcement and investigation proceedings before SIX Swiss Exchange, or representing parties in regulatory proceedings before FINMA, we combine rigorous legal analysis with a clear litigation strategy and a strong understanding of commercial realities.

Corporate Law Disputes

• General commercial disputes, including M&A transactions, joint ventures and shareholders' agreements
• Directors’ and officers’ liability claims
• Special investigations
• Shareholder litigation

SIX Swiss Exchange Investigations and Enforcement Proceedings

• Preliminary inquiries by SIX Swiss Exchange regarding potential breaches of disclosure and reporting obligations
• Enforcement proceedings before SIX Swiss Exchange

FINMA Regulatory Proceedings

• Regulatory and supervisory proceedings before FINMA involving financial services providers and financial institutions

White-Collar Crime and Financial Market Criminal Proceedings

• Proceedings before the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) in financial market criminal matters
• Proceedings conducted by the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland in relation to insider trading offences

Arbitration

• Serving as arbitrator, expert witness or mediator
• Representation in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings
• Development of alternative dispute resolution strategies
• Preparation of expert reports and expert witness opinions for arbitration proceedings