Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd, Arbitration | Chambers Global Profile

About

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Our International Arbitration Group, which is one of the largest in Switzerland, comprises leading arbitration practitioners with extensive experience in a wide range of industries and complex arbitration matters not only in Switzerland and under Swiss law, but globally and under different laws. Our team is multicultural and multilingual, with diverse legal backgrounds. This enables us to understand our clients’ diverse perspectives and needs, and to handle matters governed by a wide array of laws, in various languages. We meet our clients’ expectations in terms of legal advice and strategy, and business and industry focus.

We act as lead counsel in disputes of all types and magnitude, including large, complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial, investment and sports disputes, seated in common law and civil law jurisdictions around the world. We act for states, state entities, multinational corporations, small and medium-size businesses and individual commercial players. Our team also has unrivalled experience in setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court.

Our representations range from pre-litigious advice over negotiation strategies to mediation, conciliation, adjudication, dispute boards, arbitration, arbitration-related litigation and (pre-trial) discovery to enforcement proceedings and strategies in Switzerland and elsewhere.

Chambers Review

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Arbitration - Switzerland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Schellenberg Wittmer has a noteworthy arbitration practice that has experience in cases involving Asian and European sovereign states. The law firm frequently advises on commercial disputes, including claims arising out of sale contracts and distribution agreements alongside post-M&A disputes and set-aside proceedings before ICC and UNCITRAL tribunals. The team also demonstrates experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical, energy and construction sectors. The lawyers at Schellenberg Wittmer are additionally appointed as arbitrators across a wide range of mandates.

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Work Highlights

Schellenberg Wittmer represented Crescent Petroleum in revision proceedings of an interim arbitral award against the National Iranian Oil Company before the Swiss Supreme Court.

Strengths

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Schellenberg Wittmer is willing to think creatively and contribute to the overall case theory.

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The lawyers possess deep knowledge and expertise in the matter, and we appreciate their availability and kindness.

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The department stands out for its professionalism, attention to details and ownership of the case.

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Schellenberg Wittmer has a great team with a lot of experience in international arbitration. It is very good in terms of quality and knows its stuff.

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Schellenberg Wittmer is willing to think creatively and contribute to the overall case theory.

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The lawyers possess deep knowledge and expertise in the matter, and we appreciate their availability and kindness.

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The department stands out for its professionalism, attention to details and ownership of the case.

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Schellenberg Wittmer has a great team with a lot of experience in international arbitration. It is very good in terms of quality and knows its stuff.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Boog

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Christopher Boog has particular experience representing clients in ICC arbitrations, including advising on contractual disputes, construction arbitration, professional liability cases and investor-state disputes. He has notable experience representing clients in arbitrations seated in Singapore. Additionally, he has further experience with UNCITRAL and SIAC proceedings. He is also often appointed as arbitrator in a variety of positions for energy and post-M&A disputes.

Christopher Boog is one of the best of his generation.

Christopher is a skilful and high-quality lawyer with a top reputation.

Christopher Boog is an outstanding practitioner who is really next-level.

Christopher Boog is a top name in the market.

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Elliott Geisinger

Band 1

Elliott Geisinger remains one of the most highly regarded arbitration counsel in Switzerland. He has particular expertise in construction disputes and is further active on matters relating to contracts. He also has a strong reputation as an arbitrator, frequently acting as co-arbitrator in commercial disputes under ICC rules.

Elliott Geisinger was able to explain the process immediately. He had expertise in how to navigate the situation and was very sincere in getting the right result.

Elliott is outstanding. His strategic thinking and ability to quickly grasp the intricacies of foreign legal frameworks and commercial contexts make him an invaluable asset in cross-border disputes.

We received sophisticated, skilled and appropriate legal support from Elliott Geisinger.

Elliott Geisinger is well prepared and embraces his role as arbitrator in a fair and professional manner.

Elliott Geisinger has been a great strategist in our complex cases. He is smart and solution-oriented, with a significant mind for business.

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Philippe Bärtsch

Band 1

Philippe Bärtsch displays impressive expertise as counsel across a variety of high-value arbitration mandates. He represents clients in distribution disputes, post-M&A cases and set-aside proceedings. He is also active in arbitrations within the sporting, pharmaceutical, energy and maritime sectors.

Philippe Bärtsch has a very efficient way of making his point and pursuing his arguments. He always sounds reasonable and knows which points are worth pushing.

Philippe Bärtsch is really a top lawyer in the market.

Philippe Bärtsch delivers excellent services and outcomes for his clients.

Philippe is an extremely client-focused, sharp and strategic lawyer.

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Anya George

Up and Coming

Anya George is an increasingly prominent practitioner in the Swiss arbitration market. She has particular strength in leading energy disputes and investment treaty arbitrations, as well as setting aside proceedings for arbitral awards.

Anya George understands cases very quickly and always gets the main points.

Anya George is a very knowledgeable, precise and creative lawyer.

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