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About
Daniel Hochstrasser is an independent dispute resolution specialist practicing in Zurich, Switzerland. Until the end of 2022, he has been leading Bär & Karrer’s arbitration practice for 15 years. He frequently represented parties in complex disputes arising from matters such as M&A transactions, industrial and infrastructure projects, and license, distribution and development agreements, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, he led the firm as senior partner from 2011 until 2021. He has published extensively on arbitration and litigation, and lectures at the University of Zurich and the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. He is an Attorney-at-law at Daniel Hochstrasser AG, Switzerland (since January 2023). Previously he was an Attorney-at-law and partner at Bär & Karrer AG, Switzerland (1993–December 2022); a Senior partner and chair of the board of directors at Bär & Karrer AG, Switzerland (2011-2021); a Lawyer at District Court of Affoltern, Court of Appeals/Court of Cassation of Zurich, Switzerland (1987–1992); an In-house lawyer at Staubli SA, France (1986–1987); a Member (2015–2021) and Vice President (since 2021) at ICC Court of Arbitration, France; a Member of the Ethics Court at Zurich Bar Association, Switzerland (since 2004); a Board member at Finland Arbitration Institute, Finland (since 2020); Chair of the board of directors at Bär & Karrer AG, Switzerland (2011-2021); and a Member of the Court at Swiss Arbitration Chambers, Switzerland(2004-2014). He has a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell Law School, US, a Bar examination from Switzerland and a Licentiatus iuris from University of Zurich, Switzerland.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Hochstrasser
DoB: 01/01/1960
Age: 66 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: Switzerland
Country of Birth: Switzerland
Language: English
Qualification: LLM, Licentiatus iuris
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Qualifications & Experience
Industry Experience +5yrs:
Industry Qualification +5yrs?:
Finance experience +5yrs?:
Finance Qualification +5yrs:
Legal experience +5yrs?:
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Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis | Board | Member | 01/01/2022 |
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