Heinz Schärer

Background

Schärer, Heinz was born on October 11, 1953 in Zurich, Switzerland. Son of Hans and Ruth (Diggelmann) Schärer.

Education

University of Fribourg (Doctor of law, 1981). Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas (Master of Comparative Law, 1981). Spoken languages: German, English and French.

Career

Clerk District Court Uster, Switzerland, 1978-1980. Associate Homburger, Achermann et. al., Zurich, 1982-1985, Baker & McKenzie, New York City, 1986-1987. Partner Homburger Achermann Baker McKenzie, Zurich, 1988-1991, Homburger Rechtsanwälte, Zurich, since 1991.

Board directors Kraft Foods Schweiz Holding AG.

Achievements

• Heinz Schärer has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

1st lieutenant Swiss Army, 1974-1994. Member International Bar Association, Zurich Bar Association, Swiss Bar Association, Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce.

Connections

Married Michaela Rathgeber. Children: Cristina, Markus.

Father:

Hans Schärer

Mother:

Ruth (Diggelmann) Schärer

Spouse:

Michaela Rathgeber

child:

Markus Schärer

child:

Cristina Schärer