Partner
Thomas Rohde
Zurich, Switzerland
Partner
Thomas Rohde
Zurich, Switzerland
Portrait
Co-heading Bär & Karrer's reorganization and insolvency practice, Thomas Rohde focuses on corporate restructurings and reorganizations as well as the representation of creditors in Swiss insolvency proceedings. Furthermore, he regularly advises clients on all types of M&A transactions (with a particular emphasis on real estate transactions) as well as on general corporate and commercial matters and he has a special focus on the energy industry.
Thomas Rohde is recognized as a Notable Practitioner in IFLR1000 and is listed in Chambers Europe in the field of Restructuring and Insolvency as well as in Legal 500 as a Leading Partner for Insolvency and Corporate Recovery.
He is the guy with the most knowledge in the firm.
Chambers 2021
I am very impressed with him. He is a first-rate lawyer, and I would certainly use him again.
Chambers 2024
What truly sets him apart is his consistency. The quality of his work, his strategic insight and his service levels are not occasional highlights, they are the standard.
Chambers Europe 2026
- Partner of Bär & Karrer (since 2010)
- Associate at Bär & Karrer (2004)
- University of Chicago: LL.M. (2004)
- Associate at a Swiss law firm (2001-2003)
- Admitted to the Basel Bar (2000)
- Trainee at a Swiss law firm (1998-1999)
- Law Clerk at the District Court of Laufenburg (1998)
- University of Basel: lic. iur. (1997)
- English
- French
- German
- International Bar Association (IBA)
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
- Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
- State Bar of Vaud (OAV)
- Young Lawyers Association of the Canton of Vaud
- SchKG-Vereinigung
- INSOL Europe
