Kurt Blickenstorfer
Dr. iur., LL.M.
Attorney-at-Law
Of Counsel
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+41 58 258 10 00
Languages:
German
English
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Vita
With his extensive experience Kurt Blickenstorfer develops strategies for clients – as board director or as counsel – in the management of companies and affairs, in M&A transactions, in succession planning, in reorganizations, in enforcing claims and defending rights. He drafts contracts, litigates and acts as arbitrator.
As attorney-at-law he has successfully represented clients in various court cases and legal aid proceedings and is a respected arbitrator in international arbitration. He has restructured cross-border company groups, directed international transactions, settled questions on complex estates and served as executor to divide up inheritances.
Admitted to the Swiss Bar since 1984.
Professional background
- Of counsel
- Partner
- Associate in law firms, Zurich and New York
- Clark government administration and District Court
Training
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Miami (1989)
- Dr. iur., University Zurich (1986)
- lic. iur., University Zurich (1981)
- Handelsmatura (1976)
Other activities
- Arbitrator
- Escrow agent
- Board director and general manager
- Board director of various associations
Awards
- recommended for «Dispute Resolution - Litigation» by Legal500 (2021)
- Legal500: «Kurt Blickenstorfer is a commercial, responsive and pro-active lawyer.» (2020)
- Legal500: «Kurt Blickenstorfer is treasured for his knowledge, experience, and excellent guidance.» (2020)
- recommended for «Litigation» and «Private Clients» by Legal500 (2019)
More from Kurt Blickenstorfer
Know-how
Publication
Switzerland - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers
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Publication
Switzerland - Corporate Acquisitions and Mergers
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Arbitration
Asset Management Law
Banking Law
Commercial Law
Company Law
Conflicts of Laws
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
Financial Services Law
Inheritance Law
Intellectual Property Law
Liability and Insurance Law
Litigation
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Restructurings and Reorganizations
Succession Planning