Department profile
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Arbitration

Global Guide 2026 : Switzerland


Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Rankings

About

Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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.

Industries (15)

  • infrasucture, construction and engineering
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Joint ventures, consortium agreements and shareholders’ disputes
  • Energy upstream and downstream
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Automotive
  • MiCommodities tradingning & minerals
  • Luxury and consumer goods
  • Information technology, patent and other intellectual property related disputes
  • Licensing, technology transfer and distribution agreements
  • Hotel and hospitality
  • Sports-related commercial disputes
  • Investment disputes
  • Finance and banking transactions
  • Transportation, aviation, shipping and maritime disputes

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Arbitration - Switzerland

Band 1

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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

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

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

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

    Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • 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.

    Arbitration respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Christopher Boog
    Band 3Christopher Boog

    Christopher Boog

    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.

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

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

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • Christopher Boog is a top name in the market.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Elliott Geisinger
    Band 2Elliott Geisinger

    Elliott Geisinger

    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.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • 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.

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

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

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

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Philippe Bärtsch
    Band 1Philippe Bärtsch

    Philippe Bärtsch

    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.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • Philippe Bärtsch is really a top lawyer in the market.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
    • Philippe Bärtsch delivers excellent services and outcomes for his clients.

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

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingAnya George
    Up and ComingAnya George

    Anya George

    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.

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

      Arbitration respondentGlobal
  • Up and ComingKatherine Bell
    Up and ComingKatherine Bell

    Katherine Bell

    Katherine Bell displays strength acting as arbitration counsel on joint venture disputes and construction matters, notably under ICC rules.

    • Katherine Bell helped us in a very sensitive case, and her recommendations were very valuable.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd (8)

Switzerland

Members

Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership