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Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte AG

Arbitration

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Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte AG

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The firm’s arbitration team has years of experience in proceedings before domestic and international arbitral tribunals, including those conducted under the rules of the Swiss Arbitration Centre, ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, CAS, WIPO and UNCITRAL or ad hoc. Its members regularly act as chairman, party appointed arbitrator or sole arbitrator. The firm’s litigation team represents clients in commercial and civil law disputes before all courts in Switzerland. This includes representation before civil courts of first instance, commercial courts and appeal courts up to the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, both in ordinary as well as summary proceedings.

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Arbitration - Switzerland

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte houses practitioners who are well equipped to act as both arbitration counsel and arbitrators on a variety of commercial arbitration proceedings. The lawyers are regularly involved in contractual disputes, including breach of shareholder agreements and damages claims related to supply and distribution contracts, notably in the manufacturing sector. Team members have significant experience being appointed as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator or chairperson in arbitral tribunals.

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Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte possess excellent legal knowledge and negotiation skills. They work with great precision and care.

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  • We appreciate the team's excellent research, constant communication and updates, as well as its negotiation skills. The lawyers are dedicated to their work and pay great attention to detail.

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  • Thouvenin Rechtsanwälte is very helpful in guiding and advising us with all the filings and work. The team is very prompt and organised.

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  • This department stands out for its strong expertise in Swiss arbitration, with a deep understanding of both the procedural and substantive aspects of Swiss law.

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  • The lawyers deliver clear and understandable explanations and support in legal matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Simon Hohler
    Simon Hohler

    Simon Hohler

    Simon Hohler offers the ability to act as both arbitrator and arbitration counsel in high-stakes proceedings, with particular highlights in contractual and construction disputes. He has experience being appointed as chairperson, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator in ICC, ad hoc and Swiss Rules proceedings.

    • Simon Hohler is a very well-trained lawyer. He is very responsive and solution-oriented, and I would always recommend working with him.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Simon Hohler's expertise, responsiveness and understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of our case have been outstanding. We truly value his support.

      Arbitration respondentGlobal

    • Simon Hohler acts very diligently and professionally. I would certainly recommend him as an arbitrator to other clients and in other proceedings.

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