Reiter Matthew T.
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Matthew T. Reiter

Impresses with his "vast experience in and knowledge of complex litigation proceedings".

Who's Who Legal Litigation 2020

Matthew Reiter is a key figure in the market who excels in domestic and international commercial disputes from a variety of sectors, including enregy, pharmaceuticals and insurance.

WWL Recommended 2023

Matthew Reiter is one of the leading names in the litigation market when it comes to large corporate disputes, where he lauded for his "deep litigation experience".

Who's Who Legal, Commercial Litigation, 2023

Matthew Reiter gains emphatic endorsements from peers as "a very respected lawyer in the area of dispute resolution, particularly those concerning professional negligence".

Who's Who Legal, Professional Negligence, 2023

Matthew Reiter is a key figure in the market who excels in domestic and international commercial disputes from a variety of sectors, including enregy, pharmaceuticals and insurance.

Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, 2023

Pragmatic, readily available and very smart.

Legal 500, 2022

A well-known lawyer with extensive experience resolving a range of sophisticated domestic and cross-border commercial disputes.

Who's Who Legal: Switzerland - Litigation 2022

He is one of the very best and the lawyer you want to have on your team when it counts. Also, he is a true pleasure to work with.

Legal 500 2021

Very responsive, knows extremely well how to prioritize and retains a panoramic view even in most complex and protracted matters.

Legal 500 2021

Impresses clients with 'his approach to cases including his drafting and advocacy skills'.

Source in WWL 2021

An excellent lawyer!

Source in WWL 2021

His advice is pragmatic and to the point.

Legal 500 2021

Strong focus on corporate litigation.

Source in WWL 2021

Vast experience in and knowledge of complex litigation proceedings.

Source in WWL 2021

Excellent strategic approach and strong mentality.

Source in WWL 2021

Very well reputed practitioner in the area.

Source in WWL 2021

Impresses with his "excellent strategic approach and strong mentality".

Who's Who Legal Litigation 2020

Impresses with his "vast experience in and knowledge of complex litigation proceedings".

Who's Who Legal Litigation 2020

Matthew Reiter is a key figure in the market who excels in domestic and international commercial disputes from a variety of sectors, including enregy, pharmaceuticals and insurance.

WWL Recommended 2023

About

Matthew Reiter co-heads Bär & Karrer’s litigation practice and specializes in litigation and arbitration.

He has extensive experience in a wide range of state court proceedings, including criminal investigations, enforcement proceedings and international judicial assistance as well as bankruptcy related proceedings and high-profile labor law disputes, but focuses on the resolution of large domestic and international commercial disputes. Recent engagements in his litigation practice include the successful representation of a corporate client in relation to a complex valuation dispute and the representation of a worldwide organization in relation to various parallel court proceedings concerning tort, damages and insurance claims.

Matthew Reiter has successfully represented clients in numerous domestic and international arbitrations, both in ad hoc and institutional proceedings, especially relating to joint ventures and shareholders' agreements, large work contracts, M&A transactions and supply agreements. Recent arbitration highlights include the successful defense of EnBW in a CHF 1 billion arbitration proceeding, the representation of a subsidiary of Huntsman Corp. in relation to a joint venture dispute and the representation of PNK Group in relation to a successful rescission of a large work contract.

Clients of Matthew Reiter include individuals as well as listed and non-listed domestic and foreign companies from various sectors such as the banking and services industry, the pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, automotive and construction industries as well as sports.

The Legal 500 recommends Matthew Reiter in dispute resolution matters (since 2012).

Recent Work Highlights
  • Successful defense of a German energy company in an ad hoc arbitration proceeding concerning damages arising out of an alleged joint venture.
  • Defense of a president of a failed startup company against a director's liability action.
  • Representation of a German energy company in a dispute concerning the valuation of shares.
  • Co-counsel in SCAI arbitration proceedings concerning joint venture in Turkey.
  • Successful representation of a major Russian developer of industrial facilities against a German plant engineering company.
  • Counsel to a globally active organization in a high profile employment law dispute.
  • Representation of major foreign industrial company in court litigation.
  • Representation of an Asian pharmaceutical company in a license dispute.
  • Enforcement of a non-compete undertaking against former member of management by way of injunctive relief and successful defense of client's interests in ensuing criminal and civil proceedings.
  • Advising of fraud victim and successful recovery of lost monies.
  • Advising of international general contractor with regard to a large construction project and representation in related court proceedings concerning builders' liens.
  • Handling of tort claims and related insurance claims for an international organization.
LanguagesGerman, English
Curriculum
  • Partner of Bär & Karrer AG (since 2005)
  • Member of the New York Bar (not practicing) (2001)
  • Associate at Bär & Karrer (1999-2004)
  • New York University of Law School: LL.M. (1999)
  • Admitted to the Zurich Bar (1998)
  • Clerkship, District Court of Horgen, Switzerland (1995-1997)
  • University of Zurich: lic. iur. (1995)
Memberships and Public Offices
  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA)
  • Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
  • International Bar Association (IBA) (Chair of Negligence and Damages Commitee in 2005-2006)
  • Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
AdmissionAll Swiss Courts

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The Legal 500 recommends Matthew Reiter in dispute resolution matters (since 2012).

Legal 500

The Legal 500 recommends Matthew Reiter in dispute resolution matters (since 2012).

Legal 500

The Legal 500 recommends Matthew Reiter in dispute resolution matters (since 2012).

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Contact

Bär & Karrer Ltd.
Brandschenkestrasse 90
CH-8002 Zurich
Switzerland

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