Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland
Ranked Individual
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie's Arbitration practice in Switzerland combines the comprehensive expertise of two offices, Zurich and Geneva, each handling a wide range of complex arbitration matters for major Swiss and international clients. We have a strong international arbitration practice and are exemplary when it comes to dealing with a range of disputes arising from M&A transactions, international trade, construction/infrastructure, oil and gas, licensing, distribution, agency, purchase, consulting, joint venture, consortium and shareholders' contracts.
Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie is particularly active in corporate and contractual arbitration, including representing clients in licensing and supply agreement cases. The law firm acts for clients in the energy, banking, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Clients benefit from Baker McKenzie's ability to leverage team members in other offices to assist with cross-border disputes.
Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie represented the government of the United Kingdom in arbitration against the EU regarding the UK's ban of sandeel fishing, thus allegedly violating the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
Provided by Chambers
Baker McKenzie has a good arbitration business.
Baker McKenzie is capable of grasping the underlying, complex and technical issues that are central to making winning cases.
We are very satisfied with the support and advice from Baker McKenzie.
Provided by Chambers
Urs Zenhäusern is an experienced senior consultant who oversees strategic aspects and is always on point during case assessments.
Urs Zenhäusern has a strong reputation in disputes.
He has extensive experience in all sorts of arbitration.
Arbitration Counsel
Provided by Baker McKenzie
Luca Beffa
Head of Department
Joachim Frick
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