Schellenberg Wittmer, one of Switzerland’s leading business law firms, has once again been recognized in the WTR 1000 2026 rankings published by World Trademark Review. The directory identifies the top trademark professionals and firms across the globe, and Schellenberg Wittmer’s IP team continues to be acknowledged for its outstanding work in the field.
The firm, which has offices in Zurich and Geneva, enjoys a strong reputation on both the contentious and non-contentious sides of intellectual property law. Three of the firm’s lawyers have been individually ranked in the latest edition of the WTR 1000.
Philipp Groz leads the IP group at Schellenberg Wittmer and is recognized as a Partner and Head of IP and Life Sciences. He specializes in IP litigation, dispute resolution, and licensing matters. The WTR 1000 describes him as an impressive practitioner who handles high-profile, sophisticated trademark and unfair competition disputes.
Lorenza Ferrari Hofer is a Partner in the firm’s IP group and Co-head of the Life Sciences group in Zurich. A seasoned litigator who is dual-qualified in Switzerland and England & Wales, she also serves as President of AIPPI International, the world’s largest association dedicated to intellectual property.
Stéphanie Chuffart-Finsterwald is a Partner specializing in IP, data protection, and privacy law at the firm’s Geneva office. She joined Schellenberg Wittmer as Head of IP, ICT, and Life Sciences in Geneva and is recognized by the WTR 1000 as a go-to practitioner in the region.
Schellenberg Wittmer has more than 150 lawyers and is known for its capacity to act across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, engineering, media, and construction. The firm is described in the WTR 1000 as a top destination for complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and IP-rich transactions.
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Schellenberg Wittmer | WTR 1000 2026
