LAWYER PROFILE

Alexandra Johnson

Global 2026

Pestalozzi

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 is a partner and member of Pestalozzi's Litigation & Arbitration team in Geneva. She focuses on representing clients in international arbitrations and complex commercial disputes. She also frequently advises clients on Swiss contract law and represents parties in challenge proceedings against arbitral awards and in enforcement proceedings before Swiss courts. Besides her work as party counsel, Alexandra Johnson regularly sits as arbitrator under various arbitration rules.

Career

Partner at Pestalozzi (2022); Partner at a Swiss law firm (2017); Partner at a Swiss law firm (2016); Counsel at a Swiss law firm (2012); Senior Associate at a Swiss law firm (2010); Senior Associate at a Swiss law firm (2005); Associate at an international law firm, London (2002); Associate at an international law firm, New York, Bar admission: New York (not practicing), Harvard Law School, LL.M. (Fulbright Scholar) (2001); Research Assistant at the Faculty of Law, University of Neuchâtel, Bar admission: Switzerland, Associate at a Swiss law firm (1999); Trainee at a Swiss law firm, University of Neuchâtel: lic. iur. (summa cum laude) (1997)

Professional Memberships

Swiss Bar Association (SAV); Vice-President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre; Co-Chair of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) Geneva Local Group; Vice-Chair of Arbitration Committee of International Bar Association; Member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR; Member of the ADR Commission of the Geneva Bar Association; Head Lecturer and Member of the Academic Council of the Swiss Arbitration Academy (SAA); Member of the Advisory Board of the Jamaican International Arbitration Centre (JAIAC); Harvard European Law Association (HELA); London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

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.

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Arbitrators - Switzerland

Band 5

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

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I particularly value her responsiveness and composure under pressure.
Arbitration CounselChambers Global 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 Global Guide
We are totally satisfied with Alexandra Johnson. She is a lawyer of a very good calibre with deep legal knowledge.
Arbitration CounselChambers Global Guide
Alexandra Johnson works tirelessly for her clients, and her attention to detail is second to none.
Arbitration CounselChambers Global Guide
Alexandra Johnson is very well prepared and reactive. It is a pleasure to work with her.
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