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MLL Legal

Arbitration

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MLL Legal

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MLL Legal’s arbitration team combines decades of experience in international arbitration with a deep and specialist knowledge of international business law.

What matters in domestic and international arbitration is to resolve the dispute efficiently and successfully, keeping in mind that a legal solution is a means to a business goal.

Over the last five decades, we have represented clients and acted as arbitrators in hundreds of commercial and investment disputes under the world’s most prominent international arbitration rules (ICC, ICSID, SCAI, CAS, LCIA, DIS, VIAC, CAM, SCC, NAI, DAI, IATA, WIPO, UNCITRAL) and in arbitrations seated in Switzerland and across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia. We also conduct arbitrations in specialised areas, including sports, commodity trading, trust & estates, and investor-State.

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Arbitration - Switzerland

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
MLL Legal represents clients in both national and international arbitration. The team's areas of expertise include disputes concerning joint venture and contractual disputes, as well as distribution agreements. The law firm is also experienced in investor-state arbitration and disputes relating to bilateral investment treaties. MLL Legal also advises on construction-related disputes.

Strengths

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  • MLL Legal carefully analysed each and every concern relating to the case before approaching with a good and efficient strategy.

    Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • The team at MLL Legal provides thorough analysis of complex and technically difficult cases. The lawyers are always willing to meet, discuss and provide fast, detailed legal advice.

    Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • MLL Legal stands out for its deep international experience, sector-specific expertise and client-focused approach. We value its responsiveness, creativity and ability to simplify complex issues.

    Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Every member of MLL Legal's team has very good knowledge of what they are doing or handling.

    Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • MLL Legal provides clear communication, prompt and tailored responses and a strong commitment to client service.

    Arbitration respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Jean Marguerat
    Band 5Jean Marguerat

    Jean Marguerat

    Jean Marguerat assists clients with arbitrations concerning lease agreements and partnership agreements. He also acts as president and arbitrator or co-arbitrator in ICC and Swiss Rules proceedings.
    • I would highlight Jean Marguerat for his efficiency as both counsel and arbitrator.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • Jean Marguerat is a high-calibre counsel with expertise in commercial contracts and Swiss law. He quickly understands the subject and offers good strategy in his approach.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • Jean Marguerat is a lawyer who combines great charisma with deep knowledge of the law and arbitration.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Switzerland, expertise based abroad in SpainJean-Marie Vulliemin
    Switzerland, expertise based abroad in SpainJean-Marie Vulliemin

    Jean-Marie Vulliemin

    Based in Madrid, Jean-Marie Vulliemin assists Spanish clients with arbitrations under Swiss Rules.

Ranked Individuals at MLL Legal (3)

Switzerland

Members

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  • Sabina Schellenberg

  • Stefan J. Schröter

  • Julien Tron

  • Daniel Bloch

  • Guillaume Fournier

  • Christian Schilly

  • Felix M. Mathis

  • Jean-Luc Herbez

  • Serge Calame

  • Léonard Stoyanov

  • Maud Udry-Alhanko

  • Walter Häberling

  • Florian Müller

  • Dmitry A. Pentsov

  • Simon Holzer

  • Urs Boller

  • Alain Le Fort

  • Thomas Kälin

  • Cosima Trabichet-Castan

  • Philippe Prost

  • Michael Ritscher

  • Guy-Philippe Rubeli

  • Bernard Lachenal

  • Alain Gros

  • Marcel Steinegger

    Head of Department

  • Jean Marguerat

    Head of Department

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