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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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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.

Industries (16)

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

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Arbitrators - Switzerland

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

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

    Arbitrators respondentEurope

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

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

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Notable Practitioners

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

      Arbitrators respondentEurope

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

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    • Christopher Boog is one of the best of his generation.

      Arbitrators respondentEurope

    • Christopher Boog is a top name in the market.

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

      Arbitrators respondentEurope

    • 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.

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

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

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    • 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.

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  • Philippe Bärtsch
    Philippe 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.

      Arbitrators respondentEurope

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

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

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

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  • Anya George
    Anya 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.

      Arbitrators respondentEurope

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

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  • Katherine Bell
    Katherine 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.

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