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What the Team is Known For

LKK Arbitration is a Geneva-based specialist arbitration law firm with a superb track record in international arbitrations. The lawyers are particularly well known for acting as arbitrators in international cases involving shareholder and construction disputes. The law firm also handles sport arbitration, in addition to multi-jurisdictional investment treaty arbitrations and energy-related disputes.

Work Highlights

  • LKK Arbitration acted for the International Olympic Committee on cases resulting from the Paris Olympic Games before the Ad Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
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Star individual Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler is highlighted for her experience as an arbitrator. She has acted as an arbitrator in ICC and ICSID tribunals, in both commercial and investment disputes.

As an arbitrator, Gabrielle commands the chair role extremely well. She is very efficient and on top of everything, managing the procedure very carefully.

Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler is an absolute star in the Swiss legal landscape.

Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler is one of the best and most experienced experts and arbitrators worldwide. She has great presence and power of persuasion, and always comes up with accurate solutions.

Laurent Lévy
Laurent Lévy
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Laurent Lévy enjoys a stellar reputation in international arbitration as one of the stars of the Swiss legal scene. He is regularly appointed to sit in ICC and ICSID tribunals. He handles disputes from the energy and finance sectors.

Laurent Lévy is a market leader in this space.

Sébastien Besson
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Sébastien Besson
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Sébastien Besson is a highly respected practitioner for his work acting as both counsel and arbitrator in a wide range of arbitrations, including sport, post-M&A and construction disputes.

Sébastien Besson is very articulate, persuasive and calm. He is a very impressive lawyer.

Sébastien is a very experienced counsel and arbitrator with a great mind and strong interpersonal skills. He has deep knowledge of arbitrations, setting strategy and developing pragmatic solutions.

It is always a pleasure to work with Sébastien. He is committed to the case and willing to go the extra mile to deliver top-quality service. He is a real go-to person in the Swiss legal market.

Sébastien Besson is an experienced and sharp practitioner who is most pleasant to work with.

Sébastien Besson is very well organised and convincing.

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Arbitration Counsel

Sébastien Besson
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Sébastien Besson
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Arbitrators

Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
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Laurent Lévy
Laurent Lévy
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Sébastien Besson
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Sébastien Besson
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Members

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Antonio Rigozzi

Michele Potestà

Silja Schaffstein