Associate

Dr. Romana Weinöhrl-Brüggemann

About

Romana Weinöhrl-Brüggemann's practice focuses on international and domestic arbitration as well as domestic and cross-border litigation. She advises and represents Swiss and foreign individuals and entities before Swiss courts and acts as counsel in international arbitration proceedings. In addition, she advises clients with regard to internal investigations.

Recent Work Highlights
  • Representation of a Swiss company in international arbitration proceedings in a dispute in the chemicals industry.
  • Defense of companies in an international group against claims brought against them by a Middle Eastern company in international arbitration proceedings in a dispute in the pharmaceuticals industry.
  • Representation of a Middle Eastern entity in enforcement proceedings in Switzerland.
  • Worked on a complex and multi-jurisdictional internal investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption at a multinational company.
  • Defense of a Swiss company against claims brought against it by a European company in a dispute in the sport sector.
  • Defense of a Swiss bank in employment law proceedings.
  • Representation of a German company in civil litigation proceedings in a dispute in the construction sector.
  • Secretary in various arbitration proceedings (ICC Rules, DIS Rules, Swiss Rules).
LanguagesGerman, English
Curriculum
  • University of Luzern: Dr. iur. / PhD (2022)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (since 2017)
  • Admitted to the Zurich bar (2016)
  • Trainee at a business law firm in Zurich (2014-2015 and 2016)
  • University of St. Gallen: M.A. HSG in Law & Economics (2015)
  • Research assistant to Prof. Dr. Markus Müller-Chen, University of St.Gallen (2012-2014)
  • Student trainee at a business law firm in Zurich (2012)
  • University of St. Gallen: B.A. HSG in Law & Economics (2012)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • Association Suisse de l'Arbitrage (ASA) / ASA below 40
  • HSG Alumni
  • ArbitralWomen
AdmissionAll Swiss Courts

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Contact

Romana Weinöhrl-Brüggemann
P: +41 58 261 52 54

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8002 Zurich
Switzerland

Assistant
Liv Baumann
P: +41 58 261 52 28