To draw new conclusions from known information, not only a clear idea of the matter in hand is required, but also considerable constructive ability.

Christoph Burckhardt finds it easier to recognise correlations, which might not always be apparent. This can be accredited to a clear and systematic approach to his work, which is most important when considering the commercial objectives of his clients. He feels entirely at home with complex material of a private or business nature and is the right partner in the civil and arbitration process, for inheritance law, founding new businesses or contract consultancy.

His analytical method provides security and reassurance to the client. He feels that a thorough understanding of all aspects of a problem is the only way in which it can be tackled constructively in order to achieve the desired outcome for the client.

1982 University of Zurich, 1983/85 assistant at University of Berne (inheritance law), 1986 doctorate in law at University of Zurich (dissertation on inheritance law), 1988 admitted to the Bar, practising attorney since 1988.

Fields of work: consultancy and conduct of civil and commercial law actions, arbitration.