Department profile
Niederer Kraft Frey

Arbitration

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Niederer Kraft Frey

Rankings

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Arbitration - Switzerland

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Niederer Kraft Frey has a robust practice with notable expertise in contractual arbitration, particularly in relation to energy, manufacturing and infrastructure projects. The law firm also advises on corporate, post-M&A and licensing disputes, as well as construction law issues. Lawyers from Niederer Kraft Frey also sit as sole arbitrators and co-arbitrators in proceedings under the ICC and Swiss Rules.

Strengths

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  • We have absolute confidence in Niederer Kraft Frey. The team provides excellent support, and is very reactive and always ready to listen.

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  • In addition to being excellent lawyers, Niederer Kraft Frey is commercially very savvy and sensitive to the business concerns of clients.

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  • Niederer Kraft Frey has a large team with high-quality lawyers who have very good business judgement and international experience. They are also pleasant to work with.

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  • The lawyers are responsive, have expertise in this area and demonstrate strong practical, commercial grounding.

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  • In my experience, Niederer Kraft Frey has some of the smartest, most experienced and most creative lawyers working in Switzerland.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Frank Spoorenberg
    Band 3Frank Spoorenberg

    Frank Spoorenberg

    Frank Spoorenberg often acts as chair, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator in Swiss Rules and ICC arbitrations, particularly in contractual and construction disputes. He has additional experience as arbitration counsel in shareholder and joint venture disputes.

    • Frank knows his job perfectly. He offers very good ideas and is very reactive.

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    • Frank Spoorenberg is very reliable and knowledgeable. He is someone in the tribunal dynamic who other members really respect and like.

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    • Frank Spoorenberg is a very bright and really excellent lawyer. I have worked with him as both counsel and arbitrator, and he is outstanding.

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    • Frank Spoorenberg has a great legal mind and a towering presence in the hearing room.

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  • Band 4Daniel Eisele
    Band 4Daniel Eisele

    Daniel Eisele

    Daniel Eisele acts on commercial arbitration, including contractual disputes. He often acts for clients in the energy, natural resources and insurance sectors.

    • He is an expert on a wide range of legal matters and delivers sharp, incisive legal advice to the client. It is a pleasure to work with him.

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    • Daniel is an extraordinarily gifted disputes lawyer. He constantly focuses on the commercial objectives of the client.

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    • Daniel is a very respected and reputable lawyer. He goes the extra mile to resolve issues in the best interest of the client.

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    • Daniel Eisele is an excellent arbitration counsel who has great expertise and very good skills, both legally and tactically.

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    • Daniel Eisele is a very shrewd tactician, and it is very easy to work with him. He demonstrates excellent legal knowledge and business acumen.

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Ranked Individuals at Niederer Kraft Frey (3)

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