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Tamara Rechsteiner

MLaw UZH / Attorney

After her studies at the University of Zurich (MLaw UZH), Tamara Rechsteiner completed her legal education with practical experience at a court in Zurich and in a medium-sized commercial law firm. She specializes in representing national and international companies and individuals before state courts and in arbitration proceedings. Her preferred areas of practice include contract law, debt enforcement and bankruptcy law, as well as family law.

Location

Zurich St. Annagasse 9 CH-8021 Zurich T: +41 58 220 37 00

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Expertise

Languages

English
French
German
Spanish

Experience

Since 2024	Associate at Valfor, Zurich
2019–2024	Associate at BianchiSchwald, Zurich
2017–2019	Trainee at BianchiSchwald, Zurich
2016–2017	Trainee at Staiger, Schwald & Partner, Zurich
2015–2016	Trainee at District Court of Dietikon, Zurich
2014–2015	Assistance of Prof. Dr. iur. Peter Breitschmid, Private Law UZH

2019–2024	Admitted to the Bar, Zurich
2013–2015	Master of Law, University of Zurich
2009–2012	Bachelor of Law, University of Zurich

Publications and Speeches

Dos & Don'ts - Die Hauptverhandlung im ordentlichen Verfahren
Neues Verjährungsrecht, in Kraft ab 1. Januar 2020

New partners. Enhanced expertise.

valfor is pleased to announce the addition of six new partners effective 1 January 2025.

The Lausanne-based law firm Mercuris Avocats, led by partners Olivier Cherpillod, Jean-Michel Clerc, Martine Loertscher, and Maxime Rocafort, will join valfor. Their team, specialising in commercial law, tax, and dispute resolution, will integrate valfor’s Pully/Lausanne office.

Deborah Hondius and Nicolas Gurtner will strengthen valfor’s Geneva office, bringing their expertise in litigation, particularly in white-collar crime and contractual matters.

United by a shared philosophy of delivering value beyond legal advice, they all look forward to combining their skills and resources for the benefit of valfor’s clients. This strategic growth reinforces valfor’s position as one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, with over 80 lawyers practicing across Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Sion, Zug, Zurich, and Brussels.

With a strong international and interdisciplinary focus, valfor provides tailored legal solutions to meet the specific needs and complexities of each client’s business.