Our skills

We are Prager Dreifuss – a renowned Swiss law firm practising in every area of business law. We find the best solutions for our clients’ concerns, effectively, efficiently and creatively. For our international work, we can draw not only on our own offices, but also on established relationships with leading law firms in other countries.

How we provide advice

Our 45 lawyers are experts in their fields. We focus not only on legal issues, but also on monitoring business risks. Our efficient, interdisciplinary organisation guarantees flexibility, speed and impact. Our advice is competent, tailored and solution-oriented. We set our sights on one single goal: our clients’ success and satisfaction.

Consider it solved!

What we do

We advise national and international companies, entrepreneurs and private individuals. We have wide experience in all areas of business law. Our lawyers engage in continuous professional development and have had experience working abroad. We identify tailor-made, sustainable solutions for the trickiest cases. You can communicate with us in English, German, French, Italian and Rhaeto-Romanic. Or if you prefer, in Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish or Afrikaans.

Professional, competent and swift answers. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

The firm has a strong focus on finance transactions. They work swiftly and diligently. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

Very focussed and responsive to every questions. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

Hands on professional approach, very responsive, straight to the point and very good value for money. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

We received excellent service and advice. There were no weak points that I can mention. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

We were very happy with the work put in by our lawyer in the contract negotiations and in the execution of the capital increase. He did his best to ensure quick process and good result. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

Top notch! We started to use PD while at Linklaters London back in 2007 or 2008, and we have been using them for M&A, Private Equity and Tax works ever since. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

We have recommended them to other clients. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

They are what you would expect from a law firm similar to magic circle in the city. — IFLR 1000 Client Feedback 2020

10 languages

Organic growth since 1980

60% international clients

Management

Under the owners’ management for more than 40 years and organised as an integrated partnership.  The Executive Board is made up of three of our partners.

Daniel Hayek

Partner

Chief Executive Officer

Hans-Ulrich Brunner

Partner

Compliance Officer

Rankings & Awards

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Chambers Global 2024

Prager Dreifuss Ltd.

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Chambers Europe 2024

Prager Dreifuss Ltd.

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Chambers Global 2024

Urs Feller

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Chambers Europe 2024

Urs Feller

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Chambers Europe 2024

Daniel Hayek

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Chambers Europe 2024

Philipp E. Zurkinden

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Chambers Global Practice Guides 2023

Insurance Litigation

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IFLR 1000 | 2022-2023

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GCR Contributor

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Chambers Europe 2022

Prager Dreifuss Ltd.

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Chambers Global 2022

Prager Dreifuss Ltd.

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Chambers Global 2022

Urs Feller

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Chambers Europe 2022

Urs Feller

Rankings & Awards

Chambers Europe 2022

Daniel Hayek

Rankings & Awards

Chambers Europe 2022

Philipp E. Zurkinden

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The Legal 500 EMEA 2022

Christoph Graber: Leading Individual

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The Legal 500 EMEA 2022

Andrea Schütz: Next Generation Partner

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Chambers Global Practice Guides 2022

Medical Devices & Consumer Health Products

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The Legal 500 EMEA

Leading Firm 2022

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The Law Reviews Expert Panel 2022

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IFLR 1000 | 2021-2022

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Chambers Europe 2021

Prager Dreifuss Ltd.

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Chambers Global 2021

Prager Dreifuss Ltd.

Rankings & Awards

Chambers Europe 2021

Urs Feller

Rankings & Awards

Chambers Global 2021

Urs Feller

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Chambers Europe 2021

Daniel Hayek

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Chambers Europe 2021

Philipp E. Zurkinden

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Chambers Europe 2020

Prager Dreifuss Ltd.

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Chambers Global 2020

Prager Dreifuss Ltd.

Rankings & Awards

The Legal 500 EMEA

Leading Firm 2020

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Who's Who Legal

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The Legal 500

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IFLR 1000 | 2019-2020

Rankings & Awards

Chambers Global Practice Guides 2024

Medical Devices & Consumer Health Products