Litigation
As seasoned litigators with in-depth knowledge in our specialist areas, we have the necessary skill and experience to successfully assist you in litigating all types of disputes.
We represent national and international companies and individuals, in all courts in Switzerland. We have particular expertise litigating coverage, defence and subrogation proceedings for our insurance clients. In addition, we are often involved in assisting with the enforcement of foreign judgments in Switzerland, as well as in implementing interim measures in support of foreign proceedings, including the attachment of assets.
We also represent our clients in all types of administrative procedures in Switzerland, for example in order to obtain state authorisation/approval, or in connection with alleged liability to the state. We have particular experience in defending unjustified customs duties or VAT claims, as well as defending subrogation claims by social insurers. We are also able to act in all administrative penal or criminal proceedings, whether on behalf of the claimant or the defendant.
In cross-border disputes, we are able to effectively liaise with our network of foreign lawyers/correspondents in order to ensure that all necessary measures are taken promptly.
Reinsurance dispute
Representing an international reinsurance company in a dispute with a foreign life insurer (financial reinsurance)
Product liability/importer of orthopaedic joint replacements
Representing an importer of orthopaedic joint replacements in defense of liability claims in state court proceedings
Professional liability of a medical doctor
Representing the medical doctor in the defense against recourse claims of a social health insurer
Recourse for a transport insurer
Execution of several recourse claims for transport damages for an internationally active transport insurer.
Freight, Demurrage & Detention
Supporting one of the largest shipping companies in the assertion of claims for freight, demurrage & detention in Switzerland.
Ski accidents
On behalf of two liability insurers, we have settled claims of injured parties and social insurers arising from skiing accidents in and out of court.
Lawyer’s professional liability
Defending a lawyer against a professional liability claim brought by a former client in state court proceedings.
Cargo insurance
Advising cargo insurers in a coverage dispute arising from alleged water contamination of the insured bulk cargo fuel oil.
Third party product liability insurance with US and UK exposure
Representing insurers in a coverage dispute against the manufacturer of chemical products being sold in the US and the UK.
Event cancellation insurance and COVID-19
Representing the insurer against the policyholder in a coverage dispute arising from cancelled fairs.
D&O, FIPI and Crime Insurance dispute
Acting as coverage counsel for insurers in various insurance matters against private banks arising from the alleged payments of retrocessions.
Business interruption damages arising from COVID-19
Defending the Swiss branch of a foreign insurer in a state court proceeding against a coverage claim brought by a company active in the food-sector.
Business interruption damages arising from COVID-19
Defending a Swiss property insurer in a state court proceeding against a coverage claim brought by a hotel owner.
Master international liability insurance policy
Advising insurers against its insured, a designer and manufacturer of pumps, in connection with various liability disputes in the US.
D&O Insurance coverage matter
Acting for the D&O insurer against its policyholder in a coverage dispute arising from the alleged wrongful investing of the company’s assets.
Business interruption insurance arising from COVID-19
Defending the interests of a property insurer before the Commercial Court of the Canton of Zurich against hotel owners trying to challenge the pandemic exclusion clauses.
Insurance carrier professional liability insurance
Representing a Swiss insurer in a large professional liability insurance matter arising from alleged bad faith conduct in the US against one of its insureds.
Business interruption damages arising from COVID-19
Defending a Swiss property insurer in a state court proceeding against a coverage claim brought by a nursery home.
Expert opinion on applicable passenger protection regulations in Switzerland
Issued an expert opinion in foreign court proceedings issued by an airline attempting to recover the compensation paid to passengers as a result of its aircraft having been damaged on the ground.
Passenger Claims
Handling passenger claims for an airline client (flight cancellation in the Covid 19 context).
Expert Opinion on sovereign immunity of airports as a result of international air law
Issued an expert opinion in court proceedings regarding the seizure of airport and air navigation service charges collected by IATA on behalf of a state.
Aircraft Attachment
Attachment of two corporate aircraft to secure claims arising out of a commercial dispute.
Aircraft Insurance Claim
Advice to an aviation insurer on denial of coverage due to illegal aircraft operation.
Reinsurance dispute / COVID-19
Advising and representing a Swiss reinsurance company on coverage and loss aggregation issues related to COVID-19
Business interruption insurance / COVID-19
Representation of a Swiss insurance company in coverage dispute regarding business interruption losses in connection with COVID-19
International administrative assistance
We advised an international holding company on how to oppose information requests in an international administrative assistance procedure.
Mareva injunction
We advised an international family office on how to defend against a mareva injunction.
Alleged theft
We represented a cargo insurer in a coverage dispute which went up to the Supreme Court of Switzerland (case no. 4A_659/2016). This case involved issues regarding the statute of limitations and the missing proof of the insured event.
Publication01.01.2023
The Use of Interim Measures in International Commercial Arbitration under Swiss and French Law
Alexandre Mazuranic, Christian Iovene, Tania Iakovenko
Publication01.02.2021
Bundesgericht dämmt überbordende Anwendung des Auskunftsrechts ein
Kommentar der Entscheide des Bundesgerichts vom 18. November 2020 (4A_277/2020) und vom 10. Dezember 2020 (4A_125/2020) für datenschutzguide.ch
Publication01.02.2020
Advantages and Benefits of the Revised Swiss Rules of Mediation 2019 – in Light and in Line with the Singapore Convention
Christian Iovene, Caroline Ming, - ASA Bulletin Volume 38, Issue 2 (2020) pp. 282 – 295