Chambers and Partners 2026

“Matthias Gstoehl is a truly outstanding practitioner. He is our go-to lawyer in Switzerland.”

Chambers and Partners 2025

“Matthias Gstoehl is a very solid lawyer who writes good, compelling briefs.”

Chambers and Partners 2025

“Matthias Gstoehl is an outstanding litigator. His quick comprehension, availability and clear communication skills are impressive.”

Chambers and Partners 2025

“Matthias Gstoehl does an excellent job for us. He is a great litigator who is very experienced.”

Chambers and Partners 2025

“Matthias Gstoehl is an extremely impressive lawyer.”

The Legal 500 2026

“Matthias Gstoehl is knowledgeable, commercial, tactically astute and not afraid to tell me when I’m wrong. His service is always personal. His supporting team are all experts.”

Lexology Index 2025

“Matthias Gstoehl is "highly responsive" and possess "strong analytical and communication skills" when navigating complex banking and finance disputes in Switzerland and internationally.”

Lexology Index 2024

“With over 20 years' experience, Matthias Gstoehl is regarded as one of the top names for asset recovery, fraud, sanctions and investigations.”

 
Matthias Gstoehl
Zurich

Matthias Gstoehl

Partner, MSc in Finance (LBS)

+41 44 215 9398

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Matthias Gstoehl is a Partner in Schellenberg Wittmer’s Dispute Resolution and White Collar Crime Groups in Zurich. He has extensive experience in complex domestic and multi-jurisdictional proceedings and internal investigations, with a particular focus on white-collar crime (including corruption, fraud and money laundering), asset recovery, insolvency, international mutual assistance, sanctions and ESG litigation. Drawing on his prior front-office experience in derivatives structuring and corporate treasury solutions at leading international investment banks in London and Zurich, he is especially active in contentious banking and finance matters, and regularly advises clients in sectors such as healthcare, natural resources, sports and trusts.

Matthias is recognised by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and Lexology as a leading litigator and investigations specialist, and is described as “an extremely impressive” and “very responsive and diligent” lawyer. He serves as Vice-Chair of the IBA Anti-Corruption Committee and is a member of the Expert Group for Digitalization of the Swiss Bar Association.

Experience

  • Acted for a group of institutional investors representing an aggregate investment of USD 2.5bn in complex criminal and civil proceedings for the recovery of their losses in connection with a financial investment
  • Conducting a compliance investigation for a listed Swiss multinational into all of the group's joint venture partners and consultants worldwide, with a focus on sanctions and bribery risks. Based on the results of the investigation, the group decided to exit 14 relationships. Advising the group on the exit and related criminal liability, sanctions and litigation risks
  • Acting for the liquidators of a foreign bank in connection with a 500m EUR asset recovery claim

  • Acting for a private equity fund in connection with criminal proceedings against the management of one of its holdings for suspected fraud  
  • Co-led a large-scale investigation into aggravated medical malpractice and fraud allegations for a leading healthcare provider

Career

Professional Experience
2024
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
2017
Partner at a business law firm in Zurich
2012
Partner at a leading boutique law firm in Zurich
2006
Derivatives structuring / corporate treasury solutions (front office business role) at two leading international investment banks (London and Zurich)
2001
Associate at a business law firm
1998
Trainee Lawyer at a business law firm in Geneva
Education and Admission
2006
Master of Science in Finance, London Business School
2001
Bar Admission in Switzerland (ranked first)
1998
Master of Law, University of Geneva
1997
Exchange program, University of Vienna
Additional Professional Activities
  • Secretary of the IBA Anti-Corruption Committee
  • Member of the Expert Group for Digitization of the Swiss Bar Association
 

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