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Hans-Ulrich Brunner
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Hans-Ulrich Brunner
Dr Hans-Ulrich Brunner is the head of the Real Estate & Construction Team and advises both individual and corporate clients. He focuses particularly on private real estate and construction law (service contracts, law of mandate and real estate transactions), and has advised and represented owners, planners and designers and contractors for many years. Hans-Ulrich Brunner also has broad experience in litigation as a defence counsel in construction-related and general public liability and insurance cases.
Admission to the Bar
Admitted in Switzerland (1994) and in New York (1993)
Practice Areas
- Real Estate & Construction
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Corporate & M&A
Education
- University of Chicago (LL.M., 1992)
- University of Freiburg (Dr. iur., 1991; lic. iur., 1989)
- University of Exeter (1987)
Languages
- German
- English
Memberships
- Zurich and Swiss Bar Association
Assistant
Andrea Werner
+41 44 254 55 32
andrea.werner@prager-dreifuss.com
The team is headed by Hans-Ulrich Brunner, who has extensive knowledge in construction business operations and architecture and engineering practices. — Legal 500 2024
Hans-Ulrich Brunner is noted for his capability in defence litigation. — Legal 500 2024
Hans-Ulrich Brunner is a National Leader in Insurance – Who’s Who Legal Insurance & Reinsurance 2023
Hans-Ulrich Brunner was praised for his outstanding work in the field of insurance and reinsurance. He is a "top-notch insurance litigator" who is highly esteemed for his expertise in liability disputes. — Who's Who Legal Switzerland 2021
The “excellent” Hans-Ulrich Brunner is an experienced practitioner within the Swiss insurance and liability market. He has been consistently regarded as at the “top” in both his firm and on a national scale. — Who's Who Legal 2020