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  • LALIVE is internationally renowned for its expertise in the field of dispute resolution, especially in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and litigation.
  • The firm operates on a worldwide basis, representing individuals, multinationals, States and State entities in high profile commercial and investor-State disputes.
  • The arbitration practice is composed of 16 partners and 55 full time arbitration associates qualified in Switzerland and 18 other countries. 
  • The practice handles cases involving a broad range of substantive laws, arbitration laws and arbitration rules in all key jurisdictions. It is the only Swiss-based firm to have a significant investment arbitration practice. It handles the advocacy itself in all of its cases.
  • The practice is unique in the number of jurisdictions it is able to cover and is particularly active in Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America. 
  • The firm’s twelve renowned international arbitration partners are actively involved in many of the major international arbitration associations, committees, and working groups (including the ICC Arbitration Commission, Swiss Arbitration Association, UNCITRAL Working Groups, LCIA Users’ Council, ICCA, AAA, and IBA Arbitration Committee) as well as holding key executive positions in several arbitration institutions (Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution, ICC Court of International Arbitration, ICDR, SCC, DIAC).



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Arbitration - Switzerland

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Lalive boasts a strong team for bilateral investment treaty disputes and construction arbitration. It also acts for sovereign entities. The law firm represents clients in product liability arbitration, as well as supply cases, and advises clients on set-aside proceedings. The lawyers are often appointed as arbitrators in energy, contractual and construction cases. The law firm has offices in Geneva and Zürich, as well as team members based in London to broaden its ability to handle international arbitration.

Work Highlights

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  • Lalive represented Romania in a USD6.7 billion ICSID arbitration concerning a gold mining project under Romania’s bilateral investment treaties with Canada and the UK.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael E Schneider
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Michael E Schneider
S
Senior Statespeople
Michael Schneider has notable experience acting as president of ICSID proceedings and is honorary president of the Swiss Arbitration Association.
Matthias Scherer
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Matthias Scherer
1
Band 1

Matthias Scherer is one of the leading arbitrators in Switzerland, with particular experience in ICC proceedings, overseeing construction and post-M&A arbitrations. In addition, he represents states in ICSID proceedings concerning bilateral investment treaties.

Bernd Ehle
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Bernd Ehle
2
Band 2

Bernd Ehle has experience representing clients in significant arbitrations, including post-M&A proceedings and contract breaches. He has further experience acting as an arbitrator in ICC and DIS arbitrations, and he is dual-qualified in Germany and Switzerland.

Bernd Ehle is very responsive and he takes action very quickly. He gathers the team very quickly, reviews the case in detail and responds to all of our questions very properly.

Domitille Baizeau
2
Domitille Baizeau
2
Band 2
Domitille Baizeau acts as both presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator in arbitrations under a range of rules, including those of the FAI, the ICC and ICSID. She also represents clients as counsel and is often active on matters relating to the energy and pharmaceutical sectors.

Domitille Baizeau is a very hard worker and is very assertive.

Domitille Baizeau delivered the best opening statement I have heard in my career.

Melissa Magliana
2
Melissa Magliana
2
Band 2
Melissa Magliana has notable experience representing clients in ICC arbitrations, usually involving either commercial or construction disputes. She also acts as co-arbitrator and chair in arbitral proceedings.

Melissa Magliana's demeanour in delivering opening statements is perfect. She has a good way of connecting with the arbitral tribunal. She finds a way to connect with people and persuade them.

Noradèle Radjai
2
Noradèle Radjai
2
Band 2
Noradèle Radjai represents clients in ICSID, UNCITRAL and SCC proceedings. She often acts in proceedings in the energy and banking and finance sectors.
Joachim Knoll
3
Joachim Knoll
3
Band 3
Joachim Knoll represents clients in UNCITRAL and ICSID arbitration proceedings. His expertise includes contractual disputes in the natural resources and construction sectors.

Joachim Knoll is a calm and experienced lawyer.

Marc D Veit
Marc D Veit
Expertise Based Abroad

Marc Veit is admitted to the Swiss Bar and is based in London. He has experience representing clients in arbitrations under a range of rules, including those of the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL. He often acts in disputes concerning bilateral investment treaties.

Werner Jahnel
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Werner Jahnel
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Foreign Expert

Werner Jahnel is admitted to the Bar in both Austria and Switzerland, and has experience acting as an arbitrator in proceedings seated in Vienna.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Switzerland

Arbitration

Bernd Ehle
F
Bernd Ehle
F
Foreign expert for Germany
Marc D Veit
Marc D Veit
UK expertise based abroad
Werner Jahnel
F
Werner Jahnel
F
Foreign expert for Austria
Arbitration Counsel

Bernd Ehle
2
Bernd Ehle
2
Band 2
Matthias Scherer
2
Matthias Scherer
2
Band 2
Melissa Magliana
2
Melissa Magliana
2
Band 2
Noradèle Radjai
2
Noradèle Radjai
2
Band 2
Domitille Baizeau
3
Domitille Baizeau
3
Band 3
Joachim Knoll
3
Joachim Knoll
3
Band 3
Arbitrators

Michael E Schneider
S
Michael E Schneider
S
Senior Statespeople
Matthias Scherer
1
Matthias Scherer
1
Band 1
Domitille Baizeau
2
Domitille Baizeau
2
Band 2
Bernd Ehle
4
Bernd Ehle
4
Band 4
Melissa Magliana
4
Melissa Magliana
4
Band 4