James Anthony

Partner | Attorney at Law
+41 43 443 00 98

James Anthony has substantial knowledge and experience in the practice of liability and insurance law. He regularly advises domestic and foreign clients in liability and insurance coverage matters in all lines of business and represents them in liability defence and coverage litigation proceedings. His special focus is on financial lines including D&O, PI, Cyber, W&I and Fidelity cases, as well as reinsurance. He further advises on and defends clients against legal and medical malpractice claims, motor accident claims and product liability claims. He is a native English and German speaker.

Expertise

Liability, Insurance and Reinsurance Law, Contract Law, Litigation

Professional Experience

Since October 2022
Partner at BNS Attorneys at Law

From January 2022
Partner at Baudacci Nigg Stenberg

2019 - 2021
Associate at Baudacci Nigg Stenberg

2016 - 2017
Junior Clerk at the Zurich District Court

2014 - 2016
Junior Lawyer at Baudacci Nigg Stenberg

2011 - 2013
Student intern at Zurich law firms and the District Court of Uster

Education

University of Lucerne, Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Private Insurance Law, 2024
Admission to Zurich Bar 2018
University of Zurich, MLaw 2015

Memberships

Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
Swiss Society for Liability and Insurance Law (SGHVR)
British Insurance Law Association (BILA)

Languages

German, English

Admissions

Representation of parties before all Swiss courts and official bodies, registered with the Bar Registry of the Canton of Zurich