
About
Provided by Lalive
- 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).
Chambers Review
Lalive has an acclaimed group of international arbitration experts headquartered in Geneva, supported by a London-based team. The team is highly respected across the PIL, investor-state and commercial arbitration fields, the law firm offers:
• A well-regarded investor-state and commercial arbitration practice with particular expertise in the energy, construction, telecoms and mining sectors.
• Expert guidance to governments, state-owned entities, multinationals and high net worth individuals.
• Experience handling significant disputes in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and South America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide a very strong work product, reflecting their depth of knowledge."
"Lalive have a range of skilled lawyers with all levels of experience and years of qualification. They can cover a wide range of areas."
"They provide a very strong work product, reflecting their depth of knowledge."
"Lalive have a range of skilled lawyers with all levels of experience and years of qualification. They can cover a wide range of areas."
Notable Practitioners

Veijo Heiskanen is a popular choice for clients for his capabilities across the commercial arbitration and public international law fields, as well as when he sits as an arbitrator. He is adept at handling high-value investment treaty cases.

Matthias Scherer is highlighted for his skills in multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes. He regularly handles construction and infrastructure-related arbitrations.
"Matthias Scherer is a dedicated, very knowledgeable and an extremely reliable professional. He knows how to surround himself with quality collaborators. His composure, vision and vast knowledge have more than proven their effectiveness over the years."

Domitille Baizeau is an experienced practitioner who regularly handles arbitrations. She is cable of handling proceedings under UNCITRAL, ICC and Swiss rules.
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