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Bär & Karrer Ltd

Arbitration Counsel

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Bär & Karrer Ltd

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Bär & Karrer represents clients in commercial arbitrations and related court and enforcement proceedings. We act in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations governed by Swiss or foreign law. We are experienced in proceedings administered by major arbitral institutions.

Members of our arbitration team regularly serve as party-appointed arbitrators, sole arbitrators, and chairpersons of arbitral tribunals, as well as mediators. Partners of the firm are also active members of executive bodies of arbitral institutions and organizations such as the ICC, Swiss Chambers and the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA).

The quality, size, and experience of our international arbitration team allow us to handle large and complex cases. We regularly act in cases involving international acquisitions, joint ventures, privatizations, R&D, technology transfers, financing, sales of goods, construction and large projects, commodity trading, sports arbitration, oil and gas, as well as IP/IT.

Some of the ways we support clients on arbitration:

  • Party representation as counsel in arbitration proceedings both ad hoc and institutional (ICC, the Swiss Chambers of Commerce, DIS, LCIA, the Vienna Center, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, the Milan Chamber of Arbitration, SIAC, AAA/IDCR, and CAS
  • Chairman, co-arbitrator or sole arbitrator
  • Counsel in the enforcement or challenging of arbitral awards and in preliminary measures supporting arbitration proceedings
  • Mediator or counsel in mediation

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Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland


What the Team is Known For

Bär & Karrer boasts a strong team representing corporations in arbitration cases. The law firm has notable experience in cross-border matters, acting on ICC and Swiss Rules arbitrations as well as those of other arbitral institutions. Bär & Karrer is known for construction arbitration, with members of the team regularly being appointed as presiding arbitrators. The law firm also advises on corporate arbitrations, including post-M&A and contract disputes, in addition to investment treaty matters. Bär & Karrer is able to cater to clients in the country's different language regions, thanks to its offices in Basel, Geneva, Lugano and Zürich.

Strengths

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  • We are very satisfied with Bär & Karrer and would go back to the law firm for complicated matters. It has been a positive experience.

    Arbitration Counsel respondentEurope
  • The Bär & Karrer team is able to cut through the detail and remind tribunals of the most important points.

    Arbitration Counsel respondentEurope
  • We are very happy with their performance, and their advice is tailored to our needs.

    Arbitration Counsel respondentEurope
  • The lawyers possess excellent industry knowledge and offer very good preparation and support of the process. Their service is perfectly tailored to our needs.

    Arbitration Counsel respondentEurope
  • The arbitration team is highly experienced, business-savvy and easy to deal with.

    Arbitration Counsel respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Cesare Jermini
    Band 3Cesare Jermini

    Cesare Jermini

    Cesare Jermini acts as a sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chair in ICC and Swiss Rules arbitrations, often in relation to contractual disputes and post-M&A issues. He has notable experience acting in arbitrations involving Italian clients. He is based in the law firm's Lugano office.

  • Band 3Nadja Jaisli Kull
    Band 3Nadja Jaisli Kull

    Nadja Jaisli Kull

    Nadja Jaisli Kull often acts as counsel in commercial and construction disputes under ICC and Swiss Rules. She also appears as both a presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator.

    • Nadja Jaisli Kull possesses excellent knowledge of the law. She gets to the point and brings solutions, as well as real academic thoughts and efficient advice.

      Arbitration Counsel respondentEurope
    • Nadja Jaisli Kull is a great lawyer who is calm but decisive. She is also easy to interact with, fast and smart.

      Arbitration Counsel respondentEurope

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