Public International Law
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
Band 5
About
Provided by Lalive
LALIVE is a global leader in international commercial arbitration. Founded over 50 years ago by pioneers who shaped the world of arbitration, the team is recognised today as ‘arbitration royalty’ by Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 30 index of the world’s leading arbitration experts.
LALIVE's lawyers are disputes specialists, focused on providing top-tier arbitration expertise to individuals, corporations, and States, on their most complex and critical matters. They bring an unrivalled breadth and depth of experience in high-value, international disputes, in particular in the construction, infrastructure, energy, mining and pharmaceutical sectors.
The firm's expertise spans borders and cultures, reflecting our clients’ needs. The team includes over 25 nationalities speaking some 20 languages, and qualified in over 15 jurisdictions. They handle proceedings across a broad range of jurisdictions and under arbitration rules worldwide. In 2023, the firm was involved in arbitrations involving 49 different applicable laws and 26 arbitral seats in Europe, the US, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia. This diversity and international reach form part of the firm’s DNA.
The firm's lawyers routinely act as both counsel and arbitrators in arbitral proceedings, allowing them to bring a strategic and balanced view to every case. Many are recognised as leading figures in the field and hold key positions in international arbitral institutions and associations.
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, and 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
"The Lalive team ranges from arbitration stalwarts to young and bright next-generation lawyers who all work really well together. The firm has the depth of practice and can increase resources swiftly as necessary."
"Lalive offers a first-class service based on mutual respect. Key partners on the case are available, engaged and always responsive when needed."
"The Lalive team has a full span of knowledge on procedural as well as substantive law issues, and this applies to all team members. The team is well built up in order to provide full and professional services to the clients."
"The Lalive team ranges from arbitration stalwarts to young and bright next-generation lawyers who all work really well together. The firm has the depth of practice and can increase resources swiftly as necessary."
"Lalive offers a first-class service based on mutual respect. Key partners on the case are available, engaged and always responsive when needed."
"The Lalive team has a full span of knowledge on procedural as well as substantive law issues, and this applies to all team members. The team is well built up in order to provide full and professional services to the clients."
Notable Practitioners
Matthias Scherer possesses notable credentials in leading arbitrations involving major infrastructure and manufacturing projects. Clients greatly benefit from his ability to handle disputes in English, French and German.
"Matthias is a refined professional - clever, intuitive, determined and an extraordinary cross-examiner."
Admitted to practice in England and Wales and in Geneva, Domitille Baizeau is an experienced international dispute resolution practitioner who regularly handles commercial and investment arbitrations. She is well versed in handling proceedings under UNCITRAL, ICC and Swiss rules and possesses a great deal of experience representing prestigious international corporations and states.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Global Market Leaders
Members
Provided by Lalive
Joachiim Knoll
Head of Department
Melissa Magliana
Head of Department