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Arbitration - Switzerland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Pestalozzi has a respected practice offering services on a wide range of arbitration matters. The practice is regularly engaged to handle international commercial disputes under ICC rules, with further activity in arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules. The law firm frequently handles damages claims and set-aside proceedings. Pestalozzi assists with proceedings in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, energy, life sciences and sports. Lawyers in the team are also often appointed as arbitrators.

Strengths

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The team is creative in finding factual and legal arguments in support of its position and can think outside of the box. It shows impressive tenacity and persistence in advocating for clients.

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The Pestalozzi team is pragmatic and well organised. It maintains a steady grip on all aspects of the case, and the lawyers are highly capable, responsive and client focused.

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The lawyers are very thorough, strategically minded and client-oriented. They are also very good at handling complex questions.

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Pestalozzi has excellent skills in handling complex matters and leading in a project-oriented manner. The team is super agile and able to adapt quickly to changes in strategy.

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The Pestalozzi team offers brilliant client service with very clear advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Kramer
3
Michael Kramer
3
Band 3
Michael Kramer frequently represents clients in contractual arbitration, often under ICC or UNCITRAL rules. His expertise includes energy, construction and contract disputes.
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Alexandra Johnson
4
Alexandra Johnson
4
Band 4

Alexandra Johnson frequently acts on a range of disputes under both Swiss Rules and ICC rules, including post-M&A proceedings and breach of consultancy agreements. She has additional experience in distribution and life sciences disputes. Her practice is bolstered by her ability to act as co-arbitrator and president of arbitral tribunals.

I particularly value her responsiveness and composure under pressure.

Alexandra is collaborative, solution-oriented and a true team player. She combines deep expertise in international arbitration with a pragmatic, strategic mindset that consistently delivers results.

We are totally satisfied with Alexandra Johnson. She is a lawyer of a very good calibre with deep legal knowledge.

Alexandra Johnson works tirelessly for her clients, and her attention to detail is second to none.

Alexandra Johnson is very well prepared and reactive. It is a pleasure to work with her.

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Florian Mohs
4
Florian Mohs
4
Band 4

Practice head Florian Mohs is regularly instructed as counsel on a variety of arbitration proceedings concerning contractual disputes, damages claims and enforcement actions. He is also a member of the German Arbitration Institute and has experience representing German clients in Swiss proceedings. He also acts as chair on DIS arbitration proceedings.

Florian Mohs offers a very good arbitration practice.

Florian Mohs is a very responsive and reliable lawyer.

Florian is certainly one of the strongest arbitration lawyers in the market. He has a deep understanding of his clients' businesses and the commercial aspects of a case.

He is very strong in applying legal concepts to the position he must take in advocating for his client, as well as arguing why his position is also commercially sound.

Florian Mohs is a very good colleague to work with who always puts the interests of his clients first. He is strategic, flexible and pragmatic.

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Arbitration
Florian Mohs
F
Florian Mohs
F
Foreign expert for Germany
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Arbitration Counsel
Michael Kramer
3
Michael Kramer
3
Band 3
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Alexandra Johnson
4
Alexandra Johnson
4
Band 4
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Florian Mohs
4
Florian Mohs
4
Band 4
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Arbitrators
Alexandra Johnson
5
Alexandra Johnson
5
Band 5
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