Arbitration
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The firm’s multinational arbitration team has extensive experience representing clients in the field of international commercial and investment arbitration as well as with other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
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Homburger is a top-tier arbitration practice with excellent experience in commercial arbitrations. The law firm often acts in high-value post-M&A and transactional arbitration cases, with further activity in arbitrations relating to supply agreements, distribution agreements and construction contract disputes. Homburger assists clients with cases in major tribunals such as the Swiss Arbitration Centre and ICC. In addition to frequently acting as arbitration counsel, members of the firm have experience appearing as arbitrators.
Work Highlights
- Homberger represented Alpiq in ICSID proceedings against Romania relating to the unlawful termination of long-term electricity supply agreements through insolvency proceedings by Hidroelectrica.
Strengths
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"The quality of their work is impeccable. They're absolutely pragmatic and think out of the box, including our business needs."
"I am impressed by the bandwidth of the teams, who have in-depth knowledge of their areas of expertise but also always a very strong general legal background."
"The depth and breadth of their skilled lawyers is remarkable."
"The quality of their work is impeccable. They're absolutely pragmatic and think out of the box, including our business needs."
"I am impressed by the bandwidth of the teams, who have in-depth knowledge of their areas of expertise but also always a very strong general legal background."
"The depth and breadth of their skilled lawyers is remarkable."
Notable Practitioners
Balz Gross remains one of the leading arbitration counsel in Switzerland and leads the firm's arbitration practice. He often acts on disputes arising from contracts or other agreements, often acting for clients in the natural resources sector. He has notable experience in both ICC and Swiss Rules proceedings, including acting on setting-aside procedures.
"Balz is a very seasoned, knowledgeable specialist."
"Balz Gross is a strong, calming presence."
Mariella Orelli possesses particular expertise in arbitrations in the energy and financial services sectors. She also represents clients in post-M&A arbitration proceedings and contractual disputes.
"She thinks out of the box. She brings her own standard."
Gabrielle Nater-Bass represents clients in disputes concerning contracts, construction projects and arbitral awards. She also frequently appears as an arbitrator in ICC proceedings, often as president.
"Her advice is always the right combination between a deep knowledge of procedural law and knowledge of what happens in reality before the courts."
"She is truly seasoned advocate and arbitrator. As an arbitrator, she regularly sits in high-profile international cases."
Felix Dasser represents clients in international ICSID arbitration proceedings relating to development projects. He is also President of the Swiss Arbitration Association.
Stefanie Pfisterer represents clients in arbitration relating to agreement and contractual disputes. She is also active in proceedings relating to construction.
"She is not only a great expert but also tremendously responsive and efficient."
"She's definitely one to watch. She's very smart."
"She's serious, professional and always available to discuss and clarify things."
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Stefanie Pfisterer