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Alexandra Johnson

Alexandra Johnson

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

5 years ranked

Arbitrators

Switzerland

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Alexandra Johnson has twenty years of experience in international arbitration. She has acted as counsel and arbitrator in over 50 international arbitration proceedings, both ad hoc and institutional (e.g. under the ICC, SCAI, LCIA, UNCITRAL and CAS Rules), in various matters such as oil and gas, construction and engineering, international joint venture agreements, distribution and licensing agreements, sale of goods, pharmaceutical, M&A and sport-related disputes.

Moreover, Alexandra Johnson frequently advises clients on Swiss contract law and represents parties in enforcement and setting aside proceedings before Swiss cantonal courts and before the Swiss Supreme Court. She also acts before state courts in cross-border disputes.

Alexandra Johnson is a Vice-President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre. In addition, she is a Co-Chair of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) Geneva Local Group and a member of the ASA marketing committee, as well as Head Lecturer and member of the Academic Council of the Swiss Arbitration Academy. She also sits on the ADR Commission of the Geneva Bar Association. She regularly speaks and writes on international arbitration topics.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Alexandra Johnson frequently acts on a range of disputes under both Swiss Rules and ICC rules, including post-M&A proceedings and breach of consultancy agreements. She has additional experience in distribution and life sciences disputes. Her practice is bolstered by her ability to act as co-arbitrator and president of arbitral tribunals.

Arbitrators - Switzerland

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Alexandra Johnson frequently acts on a range of disputes under both Swiss Rules and ICC rules, including post-M&A proceedings and breach of consultancy agreements. She has additional experience in distribution and life sciences disputes. Her practice is bolstered by her ability to act as co-arbitrator and president of arbitral tribunals.

Strengths

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  • Alexandra Johnson is very well prepared and reactive. It is a pleasure to work with her.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
  • Alexandra is collaborative, solution-oriented and a true team player. She combines deep expertise in international arbitration with a pragmatic, strategic mindset that consistently delivers results.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
  • We are totally satisfied with Alexandra Johnson. She is a lawyer of a very good calibre with deep legal knowledge.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
  • Alexandra Johnson works tirelessly for her clients, and her attention to detail is second to none.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
  • I particularly value her responsiveness and composure under pressure.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide

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