Dr. Christoph Nater
Legal Partner, LL.M.
Profile
Dr. Christoph Nater practice focuses mainly on real estate law and he represents clients in state courts and arbitration proceedings. Furthermore, he renders legal advice in the areas of contract, corporate and employment law. Company successions, inheritance law and the handling of estates are also part of Christoph Nater's practice.
Business activities
- Construction and Real Estate Law
- Swiss and International Litigation
- Company Succession & Inheritance Law
- Swiss and international Contract and Corporate Law
- Labour Law
Education
- 2012
- Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., USA (LL.M.)
- 2010
- University of Basel (Dr. iur.)
- 2008
- Admitted to the Bar
- 2005
- University Zurich (lic. iur.)
Languages
- German
- English
- French
Fields of Practice
- since 2016
- Legal Partner at MME
- 2015-2016
- Senior Legal Associate at MME
- 2012-2015
- Legal Associate at MME
- 2009-2010
- Associate at a commercially orientated large law firm in Zurich
- 2005-2006
- Judicial Clerk at the District Court of Meilen
Memberships
- Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
- Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
- Member of the municipal building authority in Zollikon
Services
Contact
Secretariat
Silvia Lopez
Assistant
Email
From the magazine
Forum for disputes
In a new decision (4A_289/2018) the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirms the view taken by Swiss legal scholars that an employer cannot file its claim against an employee at the venue of a branch ("Gerichtsstand der Niederlassung"; Art. 12 CPC).
Water Damage in Condo Ownership
Water damage to and in buildings is not uncommon. If the affected building is a condominium property, the question often arises as to who is responsible for the water damage and who has to bear the repair costs.
All magazine reportsPublications
Die Crux mit dem Ortsbildschutz NZZ 2018
Kommentierung der Art. 1-8 und Art. 40-45 ZPO Basel 2013