Andreas Rüd
Andreas Rüd
Attorney-at-law, Dr.iur., LL.M.
Education
Admitted to the New York Bar, 2004
University of Basel, Dr. iur., 2003
University of Chicago, Law School, LL.M., 2002
Admitted to the Zurich Bar, 1998
University of St. Gallen, lic. iur. HSG, 1996
Experience
From 2003 to 2006, Andreas Rüd was working at Niederer Kraft & Frey, one of Switzerland’s leading law firms. His practice focused on litigation and arbitration.
In 2002 and 2003, Andreas Rüd worked as a foreign intern in the litigation department of Gardner Carton & Douglas in Chicago.
From 1996 to 2001, Andreas Rüd served as a trainee and as an associate in two leading business law firms in Zurich.
Languages
German
English
Contact
+41 43 501 07 00
andreas.rued@ruedwinkler.ch
Dimitri Santoro
Dimitri Santoro
Attorney-at-law, Dr.iur., LL.M.
Education
University of Texas at Austin, LL.M., 2003
University of Zurich, Dr. iur., 2001
Admitted to the Bar, 1999
University of Zurich, lic. iur., 1997
Experience
From 2001 to 2007, Dimitri Santoro was working in the arbitration and litigation practice team of Homburger, one of Switzerland’s leading law firms.
In 2000, Dimitri Santoro worked as a legal advisor for the Zurich tenants’ association.
From 1997 to 1998, Dimitri Santoro served as a law clerk at a Zurich District Court.
Languages
German
English
Contact
+41 43 501 07 00
dimitri.santoro@ruedwinkler.ch
Michael Winkler
Michael Winkler
Attorney-at-law, Dr.iur., LL.M.
Education
New York University School of Law, LL.M., 2001
University of Zurich, Dr. iur., 2001
Admitted to the Bar, 1999
University of Zurich, lic. iur., 1996
Experience
From 2001 to 2005, Michael Winkler served as an associate in the corporate | M&A practice team of Homburger, a leading Swiss law firm.
In 2005, Michael Winkler worked in the corporate department of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London.
Prior to co-founding Rüd Winkler Partner in early 2007, Michael Winkler worked in the legal & compliance department of Man Investments, a leading global provider of alternative investment products and solutions.
Languages
German
English
Contact
+41 43 501 07 00
michael.winkler@ruedwinkler.ch
Manuela Heiss
Manuela Heiss
Attorney-at-law, Dr.iur., M.A.
Education
Admitted to the bar in Zurich, 2021
European University Viadrina, M.A., 2011
University Cologne, Dr. iur., 1994
Admitted to the Bar, 1990
Ministry of Justice, State of Hesse, Wiesbaden, Bar Exam 1990
Goethe University Frankfurt, Law School, 1987
Experience
Since 2004 Manuela Heiss acted as independent lawyer and mediator in Switzerland and Germany. She was listed as foreign attorney in the Canton of Zurich since 2006 and has been admitted to the Zurich bar in 2021. Her practice focuses on litigation, general private law and banking law.
Formerly, Manuela Heiss acted as registered lawyer for the law firm McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe in Zurich, as foreign intern at the law firm of Debevoise & Plimpton in New York, and as admitted lawyer at the lawfirm of Beiten Burkhardt in Munich.
Previously, Manuela Heiss worked as researcher at the Institute for Banking law at the University of Cologne, Prof. Dr. Norbert Horn. She wrote her thesis on the splitting up of companies.
Languages
German
English
Contact
+41 43 501 07 00
manuela.heiss@ruedwinkler.ch
Larissa Käppeli
Larissa Käppeli
Attorney-at-law, MLaw
Education
Admitted to the Bar, 2020
University of Zurich, MLaw 2016
Hebrew University of Jerusalem (exchange Semester)
University of Zurich, BLaw 2014
University of Zurich, Bachelor of Science in Psychology 2013
Experience
Associate at Rüd Winkler Partner AG, since 2022
Associate at Lustenberger + Partners KLG focusing on resolving complex commercial disputes and advising on employment matters, 2020 - 2022
Junior Associate at Lalive SA, a leading law firm specialized in international dispute resolution, 2019
Legal clerk at the district court of Bülach, 2017-2018
Junior Associate at Lalive SA, a leading law firm specialized in international dispute resolution, 2016-2017
Legal intern at the Child and Adult Protection Authority, Dielsdorf, 2016
Legal assistant at an international pharmaceutical manufacturer, Rotkreuz 2014
Languages
German
English
French
Spanish
Contact
+41 43 501 07 00
larissa.kaeppeli@ruedwinkler.ch
Benjamin Walliser
Benjamin Walliser
Attorney-at-law, MLaw
Education
Admitted to the Bar, 2022
University of Zurich, MLaw, 2018
University of Miami School of Law (exchange semester), 2018
University of Basel, BLaw, 2016
Experience
Attorney-at-law at Rüd Winkler Partner AG, since 2023
Legal Advisor at the Criminal Investigation Department, Cantonal Police of Zurich, 2022
Legal Advisor at the District Council of Uster, 2022-2023
Legal Advisor and intern at the Staff and Legal Service in the General Secretariat, Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zurich, 2022
Legal intern at the Public Prosecutor's Office of Zurich-Sihl, 2020
Legal intern at the District Court of Uster, 2019-2020
Legal intern at the Mission of Switzerland to the EU, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), Brussels, 2016
Legal intern at Schellenberg Wittmer AG, 2015
Languages
German
English
French
Spanish
Contact
+41 43 501 07 00
benjamin.walliser@ruedwinkler.ch