It is not always possible to avoid disputes, and rights can sometimes be asserted only through litigation. In such conflicts, we evaluate the chances and risks of your success in litigation and help you develop the best resolution of the dispute possible and execute this in practice. This may mean out-of-court settlement or even filing the case with the courts or the regulatory authorities.
Dr. iur. Seraina Denoth is specialised in the area of competition and antitrust law. However, she also provides companies and private individuals with advice on various issues in contract and corporate law. She acquired her expertise working for many years as a lawyer at two well-known corporate law firms in Zurich. Seraina Denoth also teaches commercial law at Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW) and she is a part-time commercial judge at the Commercial Court of Zurich.
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Dr. iur. Seraina Denoth, LL.M.
Freigutstrasse 40
8001 Zürich
Phone +41 44 500 90 45
s.denoth@lp-zurich.ch
Antitrust law
Unfair competition law
Contract law
Labour law
Corporate law
Procedural law
German / English
Registered lawyer in the Canton of Zurich
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Member of the Zurich and Swiss Bar Associations (ZAV/SAV)
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Member of the competition law and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) sections
«Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Eine Rechtfertigung für Kartellabsprachen, ein Rechtsvergleich EU-Schweiz» Schweizerisches Jahrbuch für Europarecht, 2016/2017 (gemeinsam mit Prof. Patrick L. Krauskopf und Philippe Oechslin)
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«Kartellrechtliches Erfassen von Wettbewerbswirkungen grosser Datenbestände (Big Data)» sic! Zeitschrift für Immaterialgüter-, Informations- und Wettbewerbsrecht, 10/2016 (gemeinsam mit Dr. iur. Oliver Kaufmann)
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«Hotelbuchungsplattformen - eine Beurteilung nach dem Kartellrecht der EU und der Schweiz» Schweizerisches Jahrbuch für Europarecht. 2015/2016 (gemeinsam mit Prof. Patrick L. Krauskopf und Stefanie Schlaginhaufen)
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«Relative Marktmacht - Rechtslage und Praxis: Europäische Union und D-A-CH-Staaten» Schweizerisches Jahrbuch für Europarecht, 2014/2015 (gemeinsam mit Prof. Patrick L. Krauskopf und Ainhoa Rossell)
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«Kronzeugenregelung und Schadenersatzklagen im Kartellrecht,ein Vergleich zwischen der Schweiz, der EU und den USA» Dissertation Zürich 2012
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«Mediation im Verwaltungsverfahren, insbesondere in kartellrechtlichen Verfahren» Jusletter vom 31. März 2008
Dissertation in competition law (Dr. iur.)
Master’s program (LL.M.) at Columbia University, New York
Mediator training at University of St. Gallen (IRP-HSG)
Admission to the bar of the Canton of Zurich
Degree in law from the University of Fribourg (lic. iur.)
Partner at Legal Partners Zurich
Commercial judge at the Commercial Court of Zurich (part-time)
Partner at Fischer Rechtsanwälte, Zurich
Commercial law professor at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
Lawyer at CMS von Erlach Poncet Ltd., Zurich
Lawyer at Homburger AG, Zurich
Legal assistant at the Secretariat of the Competition Commission (WEKO)
Ms Martina Wiegers (M.A. HSG) offers her clients legal advice and representation in the areas of family and criminal law. In 2022/2023, she completed the training to become a Certified Specialist SBA in Family Law, thereby deepening her expertise in this field. In 2025, she successfully completed her training as a clp lawyer (Collaborative Law and Practice).
During her studies at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), she acquired not only a solid foundation in law but also in economics. Through her work at the court, Martina Wiegers has become familiar with both the judicial and the legal practice perspective and knows what is decisive in legal proceedings.
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M.A. HSG Martina Wiegers
Freigutstrasse 40
8001 Zürich
Phone +41 44 500 90 45
m.wiegers@lp-zurich.ch
German / English
Collaborative Law & Practice Pool Association, Zurich/Eastern Switzerland
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Swiss Association for Collaborative Law & Practice (clp Switzerland)
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Registered lawyer in the Canton of Zurich
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Member of the Zurich and Swiss Bar Associations (ZAV/SAV)
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Member of the family law, inheritance law and civil procedural law sections of the Zurich Bar Association
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Standby criminal defence attorney
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Collaborative Lawyer clp Switzerland (clp lawyer) 2025
Certified specialist SBA family law 2023
Mediator SAV 2021
Admission to the bar of the Canton of Aargau 2016
Degree in law and economics from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) 2011
Partner at Legal Partners Zurich
Partner at Fischer Rechtsanwälte, Zurich
Lawyer at Fischer Rechtsanwälte, Zurich
Auditor at Baden District Court, Aargau
Intern at Federal Prosecutor's Office in Bern
Dr. iur. Flurina Hitz advises and represents private clients and companies in the fields of corporate law, family law, inheritance and property law, tenancy law, labour and general contract law, debt collection and bankruptcy law as well as criminal law. Furthermore Dr. Hitz is specialized in the field of real estate law, with a particular focus on public and private construction law. Flurina Hitz acquired her in-depth expertise during her many years of scientific work at the Chair of Private Law of Prof. Ruth Arnet with a focus on property law and while working as a court clerk and chairwoman of the Conciliation Authority in tenancy and lease matters.
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Dr. iur. Flurina Hitz
Freigutstrasse 40
8001 Zürich
Phone +41 44 500 90 45
f.hitz@lp-zurich.ch
Inheritance law
Mediation and conflict resolution
Tenancy law
Real estate law
Public and private construction law
Labour law
General contract law
Company law
Debt recovery and bankruptcy law
Civil procedure law
Criminal law
German / English / French
Registered in the Register of Lawyers of the Canton of Zurich
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Member of the Zurich and Swiss Bar Associations (ZAV/SAV)
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Standby criminal defence attorney
Kommentierung der Art. 655–666b ZGB (Grundeigentum), Art. 713–729 ZGB (Fahrniseigentum) und Art. 779¬–779l ZGB (Baurecht) in: Amstutz Marc et al. (Hrsg.), Handkommentar zum Schweizer Privatrecht, Sachenrecht, 4. Aufl., Zürich 2024
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«Die Vormerkung vertraglicher Bestimmungen im Sinne von Art. 779b Abs. 2 ZGB beim selbstständigen und dauernden Baurecht vor dem Hintergrund der Trennung von dinglichen und obligatorischen Rechten», ZBGR 05/2018, S. 269 ff.
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«Das Baurecht als selbstständiges und dauerndes Recht: Konstruktion aus dinglichen und obligatorischen Rechtspositionen», Diss., Zürich 2017
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Kommentierung der Art. 655–666b und Art. 713–729 ZGB, in: Amstutz Marc et al. (Hrsg.), Handkommentar zum Schweizer Privatrecht, Sachenrecht, 3. Aufl., Zürich 2016
Verteidigung in Jugendstrafverfahren
Praxisinput im Rahmen der Mastervorlesung Jugendstrafrecht von Prof. Dr. Gian Ege an der Universität Zürich, seit 2021, letztmals am 14. November 2025
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Grundlagen und Abgrenzungen im Privatrecht
Gastvorlesung im Rahmen des CAS Innere Sicherheit an der ZHAW (Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften), 11. März 2022
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Gewährleistungsklauseln in Gründstückkaufverträgen: Fallstricke und Formulierungen aus der Praxis
Referat vom 21. November 2019 anlässlich der 99. Generalversammlung des Vereins der Grundbuchverwalter und Konkursbeamten des Kantons Luzern und der Innerschweiz
Mediator SAV (2021)
Admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Zurich (2019)
Dissertation on the building rights servitude (Doctor of Law, 2017)
Law studies at the University of Zurich (Master of Law, 2013)
Partner at Legal Partners Zurich
Guest lecturer at the University since 2021
Lecturer in contract law at procure.ch since 2023
Chairwoman of the Conciliation Authority in tenancy and lease matters at the District Court Dietikon
Court clerk at the District Court Dietikon
Research assistant at the Chair of Private Law with a focus on property law of Prof. Dr. iur. Ruth Arnet, University of Zurich
Roland Graf (MLaw) advises and represents his clients on the basis of his professional experience as a court clerk in two courts, mainly in the fields of family and criminal law. After completing his master's degree in Zurich, he successfully acquired expertise in the field of "law of the European Union" with a second master's degree in Strasbourg. During his previous work as a court clerk at the District Court of Baden (among others, the District Court of Family Court/KESB), he was also able to deepen his knowledge of child and adult protection law as well as maintenance law.
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MLaw Roland Graf
Freigutstrasse 40
8001 Zürich
Phone +41 44 500 90 45
r.graf@lp-zurich.ch
Family law
Criminal law
Civil procedure law
German / English / French
Registered in the Register of Lawyers of the Canton of Zurich
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Member of the Zurich and Swiss Bar Associations (ZAV/SAV)
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Standby criminal defence attorney
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Mediator SAV
Admitted to the bar of the Canton of Aargau
Master's degree in Strasbourg (Master 2)
Studied law at the University of Zurich (Master of Law)
Partner at Legal Partners Zurich
Court clerk at the District Court of Baden and Zurzach
Substitute at a law firm
Trainee at the child protection organisation Themis in Strasbourg
Esther Dubach (MLaw) is passionately committed to her clients because, not least as a mother of two small children, she knows what it means to take on responsability. During her many years working in court, she has gained broad experience and worked on cases in all areas of civil and criminal law. She is well versed in procedural law and if necessary, is not afraid to take disputes to court. Her legal practice also focuses on, inter alia, family and criminal law. As a former chairperson of a conciliation authority for tenant and lease matters, she also has a deep knowledge of tenancy law.
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Mlaw Esther Dubach
Freigutstrasse 40
8001 Zürich
Phone +41 44 500 90 45
e.dubach@lp-zurich.ch
Criminal law
Family law
Civil procedure law
German / English / French
Registered in the Register of Lawyers of the Canton of Zurich
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Member of the Zurich and Swiss Bar Associations (ZAV/SAV)
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Standby criminal defence attorney
Admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Zurich
Law studies at the University of Lucerne (Master of Law)
Partner at Legal Partners Zurich
Substitute judge at the District Court Dietikon
chairwoman of the Conciliation Authority in tenancy and lease matters at the District Court Dietikon
Court clerk at the District Court Dietikon
Mr. Stefano Rossi, MLaw, is an accomplished attorney with extensive knowledge in criminal and civil law due to continuous years of experience in the courtroom. Serving as a military prosecutor, he is on top of all matters pertaining to the justice system and can ably and effectively defend you in court and to the authorities. With his empathetic manner and his passion for the law, he counsels and guides you (in a spirit of partnership) efficiently and pragmatically throughout your legal proceedings. He is your litigator and advisor focusing on criminal law, administrative law (in particular public labour law as well as school and education law) and contract law (i.a. labour law).
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MLaw Stefano Rossi
Freigutstrasse 40
8001 Zürich
Phone +41 44 500 90 45
s.rossi@lp-zurich.ch
Criminal law
Civil and Public Labour law
Administrative law
Tenancy and Real Estate law
Contract law
German / English / French
Registered in the Register of Lawyers of the Canton of Zurich
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Member of the Zurich and Swiss Bar Associations (ZAV/SAV)
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Standby criminal defence attorney
From Heaven to Hell? – Gedanken zum vertikalen Umfang von Grundeigentum, in: Schwarzenegger/Wohlers/Jositsch (Hrsg.), Festschrift für Andreas Donatsch, Zürich 2017, S. 557 ff. (together with Ruth Arnet)
CAS Forensics I, Staatsanwaltsakademie, University of Luzern (2021)
Admitted to the Bar of the Canton of Zurich (2020)
Law studies at the University of Zurich (Master of Law, 2016)
Partner at Legal Partners Zurich (since 2021)
Military prosecutor and major, Swiss Military Justice (since 2024)
Substitute judge at the District Court Horgen (2020 to 2025)
Military examiner magistrate and captain, Swiss Military Justice (2020 to 2023)
Court Clerk at the District Court Horgen (2017 to 2021)
Chairman of the Conciliation Authority in Tenancy and Lease Matters of the District Horgen (2018 to 2021)
Tutorial assistant of Prof. Dr. iur. Ruth Arnet, Chair of Private Law with focus on property law, University of Zurich (2013 to 2016)
Secretariat
+41 44 500 90 45
kanzlei@lp-zurich.ch
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8001 Zürich
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