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Prof. Dr. Andrew M. Garbarski

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 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

Extremely impressive and very creative

Interviewee in Chambers Europe 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 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

Porträt

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.

Work Highlights
  • Assistance to a foreign financial institution in the context of complex civil enforcement and asset recovery proceedings.
  • Assistance to a Swiss financial institution in criminal proceedings launched against a former manager.
  • Representation of an international sport organization in bribery and criminal mismanagement investigations conducted by the Swiss Office of the Attorney General.
  • Defending the CEO of a Swiss bank in criminal proceedings conducted by the Federal Department of Finance for breach of AML-related duties.
SprachenFranzösisch, Deutsch, Englisch
Lebenslauf
  • 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)
Mitgliedschaften und Ämter
  • 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)
ZulassungAn allen schweizerischen Gerichten

Andrew M. Garbarski's Deals, Cases & News

Von Leaders League in Commercial Litigation und White Collar Crime als 'leading' bewertet

Leaders League 2019

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

Von Who's Who Legal Switzerland als 'Recommended' bewertet

Who's Who Legal Switzerland 2021

Kontakt

Andrew M. Garbarski
T: +41 58 261 57 22
M: +41 58 262 57 22
andrew.garbarski@baerkarrer.ch

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