Andreas von Erlach

Lic. iur. Attorney-at-Law, LL.M. | Certified Specialist SBA Inheritance Law | Partner 
andreas.vonerlach@staiger.law | +41 (0)58 387 80 00 |

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Andreas von Erlach advises national and international corporate clients on corporate law, contract law and M&A transactions. A specific focus is on advising family-owned businesses and trusts.

Andreas von Erlach advises private individuals on wealth and inheritance planning. When liquidating estates and in inheritance disputes, he also represents clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Andreas von Erlach also acts as executor of estates and as trustee in foundation. He is active as a board member in numerous companies. 

“Andreas von Erlach and Michael Hamm have strong knowledge and experience in inheritance law and succession planning.”
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Practice Areas

Corporate Law
Contract Law
Private Clients
Inheritance Law / Family Law

Languages

German, English, French, Spanish

2019Certified Specialist SBA Inheritance Law
2018Partner at STAIGER Attorneys at Law Ltd
2013-2017Partner at Haymann von Erlach Attorneys, Zurich
2012-2013New York University, USA, LL.M. in Corporate Law
2011-2012Associate, Bär & Karrer Ltd, Zurich
2010Admission to the Bar, Canton of Zurich
2007-2011Law clerk, District Court, Zurich
2001-2007Licentiatus iuris, University of Zurich
2004-2005Universidad Publica de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
2002-2007Junior lawyer, CMS von Erlach Poncet Ltd, Zurich
2001Trainee at a major Swiss bank
  • Swiss Bar Association
  • Zurich Bar Association
  • International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)
  • Verein Successio

Andreas von Erlach, So sichert man die Liebsten richtig ab, Fokus Familie, Tagesanzeiger, Mai 2021

Andreas von Erlach / Michael Lüdi, Die Einsprache gegen die Aus­stellung des Erbscheins als taug­liches Mittel für die Anordnung der ­Erbschaftsverwaltung und (zwischenzeitliche) Ab­setzung des Willensvollstreckers?, in sucessio 4/2020, S. 373-378