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Prof. Dr. Andrew M. Garbarski

Genf, Schweiz
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Prof. Dr. Andrew M. Garbarski
Genf, Schweiz

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Andrew M. Garbarski ist Co-Head von Bär & Karrer's White Collar Crime Team.

Er ist spezialisiert auf Wirtschaftsstrafrecht, Verwaltungsstrafrecht, internationale Rechts- und Amtshilfe, sowie handels- und gesellschaftsrechtliche Auseinandersetzungen und Insolvenz. In den letzten Jahren umfasste Andrew M. Garbarskis Arbeit unter anderem komplexe, grenzüberschreitende Fälle von Wirtschaftskriminalität und Asset Recovery sowie die Vertretung von Klienten vor den Schweizer Strafverfolgungsbehörden und Gerichten.

Andrew M. Garbarski lehrt als Professor an der Universität Lausanne Wirtschafts- und Strafprozessrecht und publiziert regelmässig in seinen Tätigkeitsbereichen.

Andrew Garbarski wird von Who's Who Legal als Leader in der Schweiz für Verteidigungsarbeit im Bereich Wirtschaftskriminalität, für Commercial Litigation und Asset Recovery sowie als "Future Leader" für Untersuchungen aufgeführt. Chambers and Partners listet ihn in "Band 2" in der Kategorie White Collar Crime. Er wird auch von der Euromoney Legal Media Group (Expert Guides, LMG Rising Stars 2015, 2016 und 2017) als "Rising Star" in der Kategorie Wirtschaftskriminalität aufgeführt.

Andrew Garbarski wurde kürzlich vom Bundesamt für Justiz (BJ) zum Mitglied der Arbeitsgruppe zur Modernisierung des Verwaltungsstrafrechts ernannt.

Andrew Garbarski ranks very highly this year with peers and clients highlighting his "ability to understand the nuances and complexities of his client's needs" and his "in-depth knowledge of Swiss law and regulations."
Who's Who Legal Business Crime Defence -Corporates 2023
Andrew Garbarski is described as "the role model and inspiration for their competitors" in the Swiss market. He is an accomplished white-collar-crime lawyer focusing his practice on multi-jurisdictional asset recovery and financial crime matters.
Who's Who Legal Business Crime Defence -Corporates 2023
Andrew is an extremely good investigations lawyer
Who's Who Legal 2023
Andrew is very good at providing technical analyses
Who's Who Legal 2023
He demonstrates a wealth of detailed knowledge
Who's Who Legal 2023
The "excellent" Andrew Michael Garbarski receives plaudits for his "tactical thinking, professionalism, and great technical skills" in asset recovery cases.
Who's Who Legal Thought Legal 2022
An excellent lawyer and very dedicated.
Chambers Europe 2022
Consistently delivers high quality work product while always being available and responsive at short notice.
Client in Legal 500, 2022
Holds "a broad and impressive practice", spanning an array of international financial and commercial disputes.
WWL Switzerland - Litigation 2022
Receives plaudits for his “tactical thinking, professionalism, and great technical skills” in asset recovery cases.
WWL Switzerland - Asset Recovery 2022
Recognised as "one of the best" in the field and excels in multi-jurisdictional financial crime and asset recovery matters.
WWL Switzerland - Business Crime Defence 2022
He is good at breaking down the complicated picture in ways that are clear and decisive.
Interviewee in Chambers Europe 2021
Very well educated lawyer with an excellent knowledge in criminal and civil procedure law.
Legal 500 2021
Very knowledgeable in technical things
Source in Chambers Europe 2021
Tactical thinker and technically skilled practitioner.
Source in WWL 2021
Masterful handling of complex cross-border litigation.
Source in WWL 2021
Andrew Garbarski has great knowledge in white-collar cases, is very precise and always well-prepared.
Source in Legal 500 2020
A lot of empathy and he really cares about the case.
Client in Chambers Europe 2020
Offers practical advice on white-collar crime, financial litigation and insolvency proceedings.
Who's Who Legal 2019
Very good lawyer.
Who's Who Legal 2019
A very well-known lawyer.
Who's Who Legal Asset Recovery 2019
Always ahead of the game, well prepared, very clear in both written and oral form and very efficient.
Client in Chambers Global 2019
He is very good on technical matters.
Chambers Global 2019
Ability to think globally.
Who's Who Legal Asset Recovery 2018
Deep knowledge of Swiss criminal law and other legal systems.
Who's Who Legal Asset Recovery 2018
One of the most diligent, thorough and insightful criminal lawyers in the market.
Client in Who's Who Legal 2018
Praised for his exceptional knowledge of the law.
Who's Who Legal 2017
Highly regarded for his adept handling of corporate financial crime, litigation and internal investigations.
Who's Who Legal 2017
I have found him impressive and he is working on major matters.
Client in Chambers Europe 2017
He's very bright and has a great ability to work under pressure.
Client in Chambers Europe 2016
He always looks for solutions, and in court he is precise and gets to the point in his arguments.
Client in Chambers Europe 2016
Andrew is a truly excellent lawyer
Who's Who Legal: Asset Recovery 2022
Mr Garbarski has highly valuable experience in the space
WWL Switzerland, Asset Recovery 2022
He ensures good tactical thinking
WWL Switzerland, Asset Recovery 2022
Andrew Garbarski is a leading practitioner among Swiss business crime specialists, who peers acknowledge is "a great mind" in the space
WWL Switzerland, Business Crime Defence 2022
Andrew Garbarski is one of the most intelligent and sharp guys I have come across.
Chambers Europe 2025
Andrew Garbarski is experienced in the subject matter and is firm yet fair.
Chambers Europe 2025
The "brilliant" Andrew Garbarski is a greatly appreciated commercial litigator whose clients applaud him for his "wealth of experience and legal analysis.
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
Andrew Garbarski has built up an impressive practice with market sources commending him as "a well-established investigations practitioner", both at the national and international level.
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
Andrew Garbarski is a clear leader in the white-collar space, commanded by his peers and clients as "the reference in administrative criminal law.
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
Andrew Garbarski is an unequivocally recommended asset recovery lawyer with a wealth of experience advising Swiss and foreign financial institutions at the forefront of the industry.
Lexology Index 2025 - Research Switzerland
Andrew Garbarski is a seasoned specialist with extensive experience representing clients before the Swiss prosecution authorities and courts.
Lexology Index 2025 - Business Crime Defence
Andrew Garbarski enjoys a fantastic reputation in the market thanks to his top-tier work defending foreign and domestic financial institutions in complex criminal proceedings.
Lexology Index 2025 - Business Crime Defence
Andrew Garbarski is highlighted as a seasoned litigation specialist with an established practice encompassing complex cross-border financial and commercial disputes.
Lexology Index 2025 - Commercial Litigation
Andrew Garbarski is an absolute expert in the field. He knows everything about white-collar crime.
Chambers Europe 2026
I was very happy with the client service provided by Andrew. He suggested innovative solutions.
Chambers Europe 2026
Andrew Garbarski is a very good and able practitioner.
Chambers Europe 2026
Andrew Garbarski is an extremely diligent lawyer with a good academic background.
Chambers Europe 2026
  • Universität Lausanne: Professor in Wirtschafts- und Strafprozessrecht (2018)
  • Partner bei Bär & Karrer (seit 2014)
  • Secondment bei Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, London (Juni 2012 - Dezember 2012)
  • Associate bei Bär & Karrer (2007-2013)
  • Anwaltspatent Genf (2007)
  • Substitut bei Bär & Karrer (2005-2007)
  • Universität Lausanne: Dr. iur. (2005)
  • Universität Lausanne: wissenschaftlicher Assistent von Prof. Dr. Denis Tappy (2003-2005)
  • Universität Lausanne: lic. iur. (2003)
  • Englisch
  • Französisch
  • Deutsch
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  • Forum für Strafrecht (Genfer Anwaltsverband)
  • Association Genevoise de Droit des Affaires (AGDA)
  • Schweizerischer Anwaltsverband (SAV)
  • Genfer Anwaltsverband (OdA)
  • Mitglied des Redaktionsausschusses der "Collection juridique lausannoise"
  • Mitglied des "Comité du Jeune Barreau" (2006-2007)
  • Mitglied des Zentrum für Unternehmensrecht (CEDIDAC)

Tätigkeitsbereiche

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Von Who's Who Legal Switzerland als 'Recommended' bewertet
Who's Who Legal Switzerland 2021
Von Leaders League in Commercial Litigation und White Collar Crime als 'leading' bewertet
Leaders League 2019

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