Laenzlinger Andreas D.
Partner

Dr. Andreas D. Länzlinger

Very experienced in cross-border disputes.

Legal 500 2016

Outstanding, very quick on his feet, an excellent lawyer and a great strategist.

Source in Chambers Global 2022

Andreas Länzlinger brought his many years of international experience in dealing with financial markets and banking issues.

Client in Legal 500, 2022

Very well known and respected.

Source in Chambers Europe 2021

Works extremely efficiently in a team and produces excellent results with his other employees.

Legal 500 2021

Gives good advice and has a lot of experience in investigations against banks.

Client in Chambers Global 2020

Overall excellent lawyer with great experience.

Who's Who Legal 2019

Fantastic.

Who's Who Legal 2019

The go to person for large and complex matters.

Who is Who Legal Litigation 2018

At the very top in investigations and criminal matters.

Who's Who Legal Investigations 2018

Certainly belongs on any list of leading practitioners.

Peers in Who's Who Legal 2019

Excellent ability to assess the facts.

Peers in Who's Who Legal 2019

Comes up with practical, creative solutions.

Client in Chambers Europe 2019

A good adviser and a good strategic thinker.

Client in Chambers Europe 2019

Good, pragmatic, solution-driven.

Chambers Europe 2019

On top of his game.

Client in Chambers Global 2019

Extremely nice to work with, very business-minded, responsive and available.

Client in Chambers Global 2019

Comes up with concise, pragmatic and specifically tailored advice.

Legal 500 2018

Concise and pragmatic.

Legal 500 2018

His ranking is well deserved.

Chambers Europe 2018

He does a very solid job.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

He is a combative, curious litigator, never shy of trying things.

Client in Chambers Europe 2018

He is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive.

Client in Legal 500 2017

Sought-after litigator with noted strength in banking and white-collar crime disputes.

Chambers Global 2017

A leader in Zürich - a thoughtful man and extremely competent.

Client in Chambers Europe 2016

He's experienced, smart and organises large mandates extremely well.

Client in Chambers Europe 2016

Has a forensic approach and puts his clients at ease.

Who's Who Legal 2016

A truly standout practitioner.

Client in Who's Who Legal 2016

Incredible.

Client in Who's Who Legal 2016

Praised for his out-of-the-box thinking.

Legal 500 2016

Very experienced in cross-border disputes.

Legal 500 2016

Outstanding, very quick on his feet, an excellent lawyer and a great strategist.

Source in Chambers Global 2022

About

Andreas D. Länzlinger heads Bär & Karrer's Internal Investigations Practice Group and is one of the leading partners of the firm's Litigation/Arbitration Practice Group. He has extensive experience in handling complex banking/financing, commercial, corporate, contract and insurance litigations, both before Swiss courts and in cross-border proceedings. He and his team have conducted many large scale internal investigations at global enterprises in the financial, pharmaceutical and construction business. He has represented a number of Swiss clients in mass tort litigation cases before US courts. During the last years, he has regularly advised and represented Swiss corporate clients regarding compliance questions and in investigations, including proceedings before US authorities (Department of Justice, SEC and FED), especially in matters under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

LanguagesGerman, English, French
Curriculum
  • Ad interim General Counsel, ABB Ltd. (2006)
  • Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2000)
  • Partner of Henrici, Wicki & Guggisberg (1993-1999)
  • Associate at Henrici, Wicki & Guggisberg (1984-1992)
  • University of Zurich: Dr. iur. (1992)
  • Associate, Kronish, Lieb, Weiner & Hellman, New York (1987-1988)
  • Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1986)
  • University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1983)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • International Bar Association (IBA)
AdmissionAll Swiss Courts

Andreas D. Länzlinger's Deals, Cases & News

Recognized as a "leading lawyer"

by Legal 500 2023

Recognized as a "leading lawyer"

by Legal 500 2023

Recognized as a "leading lawyer"

by Legal 500 2023

Contact

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

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