Team
Mike Abegg
Counsel
Dr Mike Abegg is a member of the Dispute Resolution Team and the Insurance and Reinsurance Team. He advises and represents Swiss and foreign clients in court and enforcement proceedings and deals with national and international insurance cases.
Marcel Frey
Counsel
Marcel Frey is a member of the Dispute Resolution and Private Clients Teams. He represents Swiss and foreign clients in court and arbitration proceedings. He also advises private individuals with enforcing civil claims in complex cases of white collar crime. Marcel Frey regularly advises clients in international judicial assistance proceedings and the recovery of illegally acquired assets. In addition, he specializes in the enforcement of Swiss and international decisions in Switzerland.
Marcel Frey is an excellent listener with a quick grasp, risk-aware and extremely meticulous analytically. Thus, he quickly conveys consensus and solutions to his clients. His openness and cosmopolitanism is a strong asset in international proceedings. Clients appreciate Marcel Frey's knowledge and drive, which he also readily contributes to the Vis Moot Court Trials for the promotion of young lawyers.
Raphael Keller
Counsel
Raphael Keller advises and represents Swiss and foreign clients in litigation and enforcement matters. He focuses particularly on general contract law, private real estate and construction matters as well as construction-related and general public liability and insurance cases. He also regularly advises clients on issues relating to financial market and corporate law.
As a partner lawyer of the Swiss Automobile Industry Association (AGVS), Raphael Keller can – tailored to the needs of the automotive industry – optimally contribute his broad expertise.
Complex matters and challenging mandates are where Raphael Keller feels particularly at home: this is where he can bring his professional expertise, extensive experience, and analytical and creative skills to bear. He works carefully and efficiently. Raphael Keller is open, sociable and always creates a positive atmosphere and team dynamic. These attributes, as well as his loyalty and consensus-orientation are highly valued by his clients. When it comes to disputes, he is objective and determined, remains calm and argues convincingly with a clear line.
Bernhard C. Lauterburg
Counsel
Bernhard Lauterburg is an experienced lawyer specialising in antitrust and competition law. His practice includes representation in cartel investigations and investigation regarding the abuse of market power (dominance and relative market power), the notification of mergers to the Competition Commission (merger control proceedings) and advice on contract drafting and antitrust compliance. He also specialises in general administrative law, public procurement law and arbitration. He also has in-depth knowledge of the World Trade Organisation and international trade law, investment protection and state aid.
Bernhard is independent in thought and action. Clients appreciate his quick grasp of complex issues and his focus on facts and solutions. He always keeps track of all relevant details and combines them into a clear and stringent argumentation.
Christian Schönfeld
Counsel
Dr Christian Schönfeld focuses on corporate and commercial law as well as the law of banking and capital markets and associated regulatory issues. Within these areas he has particular experience in collective investment law and Fintech (ICOs, tokenization etc.). He also advises on data protection matters and is a member of the Startup Desk. Before joining Prager Dreifuss as a lawyer, he worked as a research assistant for Prof. Dr. Urs Bertschinger at the University of St. Gallen.
Markus Seglias
Counsel (Tax)
Markus Seglias advises companies and individuals on national and international tax law. He has extensive experience in the areas of restructuring, M&A, financing and employee participation plans.