Profile

Thomas Sprecher is recognised for his expertise in foundation law, association law and law of succession. He also has substantial experience advising in litigation, bankruptcy and restructuring law and on commercial issues. He regularly advises companies and institutional clients with regard to general corporate law issues, contracts as well as litigation. In his employment law practice, Thomas Sprecher advises employers and employees on all issues of private labour law. He has a notable media law practice.


Speciality: Foundations and Associations, Media law

My Publications

Experience

Thomas Sprecher acts as counsel to national and international foundations, associations, and private clients. Due to his broad and deep experience, Thomas Sprecher was elected as editor of the Swiss Foundation Code. He has also served as chairman and member of several creditor’s committees. He regularly acts as counsel in national and international litigation cases. He is distinguished as a leading Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyer by PLC and other directories.

2004 University of Zurich, LL.M. in International Business Law, distinguished with the “Preis für das beste Ergebnis des Spezialisierungskurses Vertragsrecht und Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit”
2003 University of Zurich, PhD, Dr. iur., summa cum laude
1992 Admitted to the Bar, Rechtsanwalt
1989 University of Zurich, Master of Law, lic. iur.
1985 Universities of Zurich and Berlin, PhD, Dr. phil.
Best Lawyers 2018 – 2024
Chambers Europe 2014 – 2024
The Legal500 EMEA 2018 – 2024 – Recommended
Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders – Switzerland 2019 – 2023
Who’s Who Legal: Global 2020 – 2023
Who’s Who Legal: Switzerland 2017 – 2023
  • International Bar Association
  • Swiss Bar Association
  • Swiss Lawyers’ Association
  • Zurich Bar Association
  • SwissFoundations, Legal Council
  • Association for Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law
2023 Of Counsel, Niederer Kraft Frey
2001 Partner, Niederer Kraft Frey
1997 Secondment to Allen & Overy, London
1992 Associate, Niederer Kraft Frey
1989 Clerk with the District Court of Zurich

German

English

French

Market Perception

«I have been very impressed by the legal services provided to us by Thomas Sprecher.»
Chambers 2024
«Thomas Sprecher distinguishes himself as one of Switzerland’s most prominent restructuring and insolvency lawyers, with peers across Europe recommending his practice.  »
Who’s Who Legal 2022
«Thomas Sprecher is “a very active and well-known lawyer” with an encyclopaedic understanding of insolvency law. »
Who’s Who Legal 2022
«Thomas has profound knowledge and a wide view of the subject, which allows him to understand the impact of things and demonstrate a really thorough approach. »
Chambers 2022

Events

16.06.2022

Seminar Europa Institut – Sanierung und Insolvenz von Unternehmen

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Awards & Rankings

06.02.2024

Nineteen NKF lawyers listed as “Thought Leaders Switzerland 2023” by Who’s Who Legal

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16.01.2023

Twelve NKF lawyers listed as “Thought Leaders Switzerland 2022” by Who’s Who Legal

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Firm News

07.09.2017

NKF partners will attend the 2017 IBA Annual Conference in Sydney

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Publications

15.12.2022

Insolvency 2022: Switzerland – Law & Practice

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11.10.2019

Sanierung und Insolvenz von Unternehmen IX

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15.04.2019

Review: Cincelli, Roman : Der Common Law Trust, Grundlagen, rechtsvergleichende Entwicklung und Rezept…

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Speaking Engagements

20.09.2022

Seminar “Beste Stiftungsratspraxis – Stiftungen und ihr Vermögen”

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01.09.2022

Workshop on “Entschädigung von Stiftungsräten

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26.08.2022

Entschädigung von Stiftungsräten

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