Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland
Ranked Individuals
Provided by LKK Arbitration
LKK Arbitration is a leading Swiss law firm specializing in international arbitration. LKK's attorneys have extensive experience with virtually all major arbitration institutions and rules. They have acted as arbitrators, counsel, co-counsel or experts in hundreds of commercial, investment and sports arbitrations, in proceedings seated in Switzerland and around the world.
The LKK team is composed of highly specialized, multi-jurisdictional and multi-lingual lawyers, uniquely qualified to provide parties (including state parties) with strategic insight and cutting-edge legal advice in matters of substance and procedure arising in complex arbitration and arbitration-related litigation procedures, including Swiss court proceedings for the annulment or enforcement of awards.
LKK's clients include Swiss and foreign corporations, states and state-entities, several ultra-high net worth individuals, and major international sports federations, clubs, elite athletes and other sportspersons.
The firm’s members have significant experience in advising and representing clients in contentious and non-contentious matters in the oil & gas, banking & financial services, insurance, real estate, transportation, aviation, telecommunications, technology, sports & entertainment, life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
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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.
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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.
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LKK Arbitration is the best in the business.
LKK Arbitration is very responsive and gives clear and practical advice, bearing in mind the client's strategic objectives and priorities.
The lawyers have comprehensive knowledge of investment arbitration proceedings and are fully committed, very responsive and service-oriented.
We are impressed by their in-depth knowledge of the sector and deep experience in arbitration. They are hands on and very knowledgeable.
The team at LKK Arbitration always keeps the client informed and clearly explains the rationale of its actions.
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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 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 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.
Arbitration Counsel
Arbitrators
Arbitrators
Arbitrators
Provided by LKK Arbitration
Antonio Rigozzi
Michele Potestà
Silja Schaffstein
Laurent Lévy
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