Verena Morscher

It was a lively evening when thirty law students from the University of Zurich visited our firm. Organized together with the student association Fachverein Juris, the visit offered an exciting opportunity to gain insights into the professional world of a business law firm.

The event began with an inspiring presentation by Verena Morscher, Hiring Partner at Prager Dreifuss. She introduced the firm and its values while also providing the aspiring legal professionals with valuable career advice. Shannon Sangiorgio and Andri Janett then shared their experiences as trainees at Prager Dreifuss, illustrating how newcomers are integrated into the firm: working on major cases, experiencing flat hierarchies, and being part of a tight-knit team.

After the introduction, the next highlight of the evening unfolded: an open exchange between the students and our lawyers. During an Apéro riche, everyone seized the opportunity to ask questions and gain deeper insights. Topics such as the firm’s culture, daily work life, and the challenges of starting a legal career took center stage. One frequently asked question was: "How does one meet the high expectations in such a renowned business law firm?" The consensus was clear: "At Prager Dreifuss, interns and trainees are given the space to grow into their roles, as associates and partners alike always take the time to share their knowledge and experience."

The event was a success for both sides. It provided the students with valuable connections and answered their key questions, while also allowing us to dispel some common misconceptions about working in a business law firm. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Fachverein Juris and especially to Jonas Zehnder for the excellent collaboration.

There was a lively buzz as an entire train compartment full of law students from the University of Basel arrived at the Zurich office of Prager Dreifuss to gain insights into the world of legal practice. The event kicked off with an informative presentation by Verena Morscher, hiring partner at Prager Dreifuss, who introduced the students to the firm and offered valuable career advice.

Adding a touch of Basel charm, Gion Jegher, a partner at the firm and a proud native of Basel, warmly welcomed his "fellow countrymen" with a charming greeting. Philipp Zurkinden, also a partner at Prager Dreifuss and a professor of competition law at the University of Basel, was present as well, embodying the bridge between academia and practice.

After the brief presentations, the event shifted to the heart of the matter: an intense exchange between the students and the firm’s associates, counsels, and partners. During the networking apéro, questions came thick and fast – ranging from "What does daily work really look like?" and "What is the firm's culture like?" to "What happens if I make a mistake?" The students also sought advice on how best to navigate their law studies and transition into the legal profession. One brave student asked, "Is the firm’s mission statement truly lived, or is it just marketing?" Verena Morscher responded candidly: "We all strive to live up to it every day."

The event was not only an opportunity to inspire the next generation of lawyers but also a chance to experience the curiosity and engagement of the students firsthand. At this point, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our partner FG Jus of the University of Basel, and especially to board member Lena Ramacci, for the excellent planning of the event.

We had an incredible time reconnecting at the Prager Dreifuss Alumni gathering last week! It was a night filled with both meaningful and fun conversations, shared memories, and inspiring updates from our former colleagues.
From reminiscing about our time together to hearing about the exciting new paths our alumni have taken, this event was a reminder of the strong bonds we've built at Prager Dreifuss. A special thanks to our amazing caterers from Segantini who spoilt us with delicious food and beverages.
Thank you all who were part of this event and we hope also the others will join next time.
Looking forward to staying connected and continuing to support one another as our journeys unfold. Until next time!

On April 11, the second Law Firm Day took place at UZH. The students were given an insight into the application processes and internship activities by representatives of various commercial law firms and a major bank. Afterwards, the students were able to exchange ideas with representatives of the commercial law firms during an aperitif in the courtyard of the Calatrava Library.
Many thanks to Jürg Frick from Homburger for organizing the event and to Ius Alumni and UZH for supporting the event.

Another out of office trip?

No, we're enjoying the lake view at Bellerivestrasse 201 not just for the weekend, but for a full twelve months. With the start on 11 March, we began an exciting new chapter at Prager Dreifuss in Tiefenbrunnen - one that we will close again in March 2025 when we return to our newly renovated offices at Stadelhofen station.

With remarkable organisational talent and considerable muscle power, our colleagues have mastered the challenge of packing all important documents, files and archives in line with deadlines and data protection requirements. This was achieved without affecting our ongoing mandates. The last few weeks have been intense and have demanded a lot from everyone. But in these challenging times, we have also learnt to appreciate the spirit and resilience of our team anew.

Now that we've settled in at the other end of the Seefeld quarter, we're eager to hear your insider tips: Where can we find the best restaurants for a quick lunch, and where can we enjoy a relaxing beer with our colleagues after work? Luckily, we don't need directions for our lunchtime dip in the lake - we can already enjoy the picturesque view from our office window.

A message for our visitors: Our offices at Mühlebachstrasse 6 near Stadelhofen railway station will soon be renovated, which is why we will be moving temporarily to the vicinity of Tiefenbrunnen railway station. Please note our new address in Zurich from 11 March 2024 is at Bellerivestrasse 201, 8008 Zurich. Parking spaces for our clients will be available in the courtyard and in the underground car park.

We have welcomed Dr Andrea Stäubli and Mark Meili to our partnership as of 1 January 2024. Congratulations on your election.

Our annual event, the whole office flies out.

This time it hit Appenzell. More than fifty employees of Prager Dreifuss went out to uncover the secret of Appenzell cheese.

Well, we didn't quite succeed, but we did experience a lot of beautiful things: a tour through the small town of Appenzell with its unique architecture, especially charming: the Löwen drugstore. In addition, culture also for spoiled people like our partner Gion Jegher, who for once swappped the grand piano with the traditional Hackbrett.

Our subsequent hike takes us to the most beautiful places, from Ebenalp adventurously down to the world famous restaurant Aescher and from there to the picturesque Seealpsee. In the evening, we enjoyed the  well-deserved aperitif on top of the Säntis, which gave us a breathtaking view with dramatic thunderclouds. Luckily the big rain spared us and we could enjoy the evening. For some it got late, but if you work hard....

Finally, on Saturday, an exciting talk about the current state of data science. The topic Artifical Intelligence and Machine Learning inspired us all and we saw lively discussions.

We are already looking forward to the next trip! Where shall we go in 2024?

Premiere of the UZH Law Firm Day at the Faculty of Law on Rämistrasse: At the invitation of the Ius Alumni Association, around twenty law firms presented themselves and the career paths in the legal profession.

Verena Morscher, Rahel Nedi, Lydia Buchser and Marcel Frey from Prager Dreifuss had intensive conversations with many law students – and were pleased about the lively interest in the profession. An important topic: How does an internship at Prager Dreifuss work, what experience can one gain as a trainee? More information is available here.

Many thanks to the motivated participants and to Homburger colleague Jürg Frick for the smooth organisation.

The popular summer internship at Prager Dreifuss gets an ice-cold counterpart.

The networking lunch at SEF.Growth on 16 June gave our Startup Team the opportunity to take the pulse of many startups. The current tense economic climate also raises new questions for our committed young entrepreneurs. While the Corona pandemic just seems to pause the central banks and the events in Eastern Europe turn many business premises upside down.

As a knowledge partner of the Swiss Economic Forum initiative SEF.Growth, Prager Dreifuss is a sparring partner for start-ups in all legal matters. Our motivated team consists of experienced lawyers who promptly develop the right solutions for the needs and concerns of this special target group.

We are pleased to announce that our successful lawyers Mark Meili, Andrea Stäubli and Lukas Scherer have been appointed as Counsels as of 1 January 2021.