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Archipel’s arbitration practice is known as an international team operating from Switzerland.

The partners in the practice are qualified in Switzerland, Italy and Spain (Giulio Palermo), France (Laurence Ponty and Guillaume Tattevin) and England & Wales (Laurence Ponty) and have all gained previous experience in multiple European jurisdictions and in arbitral institutions such as the LCIA and Permanent Court of Arbitration, and the Swiss Arbitration Centre, where Guillaume Tattevin is a member of the Court since 2024. Each also has more than a decade of experience in Switzerland.

The focus of the work is commercial arbitration, with significant side practices in Sports and Investment. Archipel also handles post-arbitration work.

Clients are multinational companies, state entities, and high net-worth individuals. The firm has a regular background of commercial work including commodities, engineering, telecommunications, and construction. This is in addition to the Sports practice already described.

Chambers Review

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Arbitration - Switzerland

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Archipel is a Geneva-based boutique law firm that displays strength in arbitration cases relating to supply agreements, bilateral investment treaties, post-M&A disputes and construction issues. The team is additionally well versed in sports, mining and energy arbitration and is experienced in ICC and ICSID proceedings. Lawyers in the team also boast expertise acting as sole arbitrators or as president of arbitral tribunals.

Strengths

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The team goes beyond legal analysis to understand each client’s unique needs and context, offering tailored, hands-on support throughout the process.

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Archipel's strengths are its availability, knowledge of the case and attention to detail. The lawyers are also quick and reliable.

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The lawyers listened carefully to our position before preparing the case. They clearly explained their strategy so that we could follow them.

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Archipel offers international experience and a team of experts who are very dynamic and reactive.

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The international background of Archipel's team members is a true added value.

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Notable Practitioners

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Giulio Palermo
4
Giulio Palermo
4
Band 4

Giulio Palermo regularly acts as arbitration counsel in ICC proceedings relating to supply agreement and contractual disputes, as well as arbitration cases in the sport, technology and construction sectors.

Giulio Palermo was able to collect our ideas and bring them forward in the most efficient way.

Giulio Palermo is an extremely dynamic person with all the energy to fight for a case.

Giulio Palermo is always to the point, and never shy to tell the truth and give accurate assessments of what the client should expect.

Giulio Palermo is a very friendly and open-minded lawyer. I appreciate his input and collaboration.

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Guillaume Tattevin
4
Guillaume Tattevin
4
Band 4

Guillaume Tattevin regularly advises clients on ICC and ICSID proceedings and demonstrates particular strength in international cases. He draws upon his expertise to act on mandates that relate to shareholder disputes, investment arbitrations and sport proceedings.

Guillaume Tattevin is sharp and highly knowledgeable in international arbitration proceedings.

Guillaume is a true professional, with many resources and an eye for the most minute details.

Guillaume is extremely bright, helpful and reactive, making me feel very relaxed in his hands.

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Arbitration Counsel
Giulio Palermo
4
Giulio Palermo
4
Band 4
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Guillaume Tattevin
4
Guillaume Tattevin
4
Band 4
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Members

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Giulio Palermo

Giulio Palermo

Head of Department

Guillaume Tattevin

Guillaume Tattevin

Head of Department

Laurence Ponty

Head of Department