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Arbitration - Switzerland

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Walder Wyss possesses a notable bench active in a range of commercial arbitrations, often under ICC rules and frequently involving commercial agreements. The law firm is well placed to assist with corporate arbitrations, such as shareholder agreement, share purchase agreement and post-M&A disputes. Walder Wyss is also experienced in handling arbitration proceedings under Swiss Rules, and several team members have experience acting as arbitrators.

Work Highlights

  • Walder Wyss represented Afriland First Group in ICC arbitration brought against Equatorial Guinea in relation to a share purchase agreement for the sale of the majority of shares of CCEI Bank.

Strengths

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Walder Wyss have an effective and structured approach to dealing with complex issues.

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Walder Wyss are extremely responsive so we have no long wait times. The team are very technical and the lawyers have a strong academic background, allowing them to work on complex legal matters.

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Walder Wyss are very good at defending clients and understand the facts very quickly.

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It is really amazing how Walder Wyss can hold your hand and navigate your way out of the jungle. I love working with the team and am very happy with them. It is a team that really covers your back.

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Walder Wyss is an all-round excellent law firm. They are responsive and highly efficient, with wide-ranging expertise in Swiss law issues and deep knowledge of arbitration.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrea Meier
3
Andrea Meier
3
Band 3

Andrea Meier represents clients in supply chain disputes under ICC and Swiss rules. She also has experience sitting in arbitral tribunals for property, post-M&A and construction disputes.

Andrea Meier is very user-friendly for clients. I find her to be really good.

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Diana Akikol
3
Diana Akikol
3
Band 3

Diana Akikol has experience as an arbitrator and co-arbitrator in investment and contractual disputes under ICC rules. She has notable experience in construction, licensing, post-M&A and shareholder matters.

Diana Akikol is a very brilliant and hard-working lawyer.

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Dieter Hofmann
4
Dieter Hofmann
4
Band 4
Dieter Hofmann handles a range of arbitrations, including contractual and post-M&A, often under Swiss Rules.

I am very impressed by Dieter Hofmann; he is a really good arbitration counsel. When he argues, he knows how to make his point in a strong way. He is a no-nonsense person who asks very good questions.

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Michael Feit
4
Michael Feit
4
Band 4

Michael Feit represents clients in post-M&A arbitration and contractual disputes, often concerning non-compete clauses. He is often sought out by clients from the construction and technology sectors.

Michael Feit is a great thinker and a wonderful advocate.

Michael Feit is a great lawyer who is very easygoing, easy to talk to and smart.

Michael Feit is a very strong analytical thinker. He is highly articulate and very well prepared. He does the groundwork and has the ability to extract key arguments and present them convincingly.

Michael Feit is a true strategist. His ability to take strategic view is masterful. He is very decent, calm and intelligent and is aware of the importance of a sophisticated, people-oriented approach.

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Arbitration Counsel
Andrea Meier
3
Andrea Meier
3
Band 3
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Dieter Hofmann
4
Dieter Hofmann
4
Band 4
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Michael Feit
4
Michael Feit
4
Band 4
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Arbitrators
Diana Akikol
3
Diana Akikol
3
Band 3
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Andrea Meier
4
Andrea Meier
4
Band 4
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