LAWYER PROFILE

Andrea Meier

Europe 2026

Walder Wyss Ltd

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

6 years ranked

Arbitrators

Switzerland

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Walder Wyss Ltd

Practice Areas

Andrea Meier practises arbitration and litigation and is recognised as a leader in her field. She has acted as arbitration counsel or arbitrator in more than 70 arbitrations under various national laws and arbitration rules (ICC, SCAI, DIS, VIAC, WIPO, UNCITRAL, CAS, ad-hoc, etc.). A particular focus of her work is the construction sector. For many years, she has represented parties in disputes relating to large industrial and infrastructure projects, most recently regarding the development of an offshore gas field and a large production plant, M&A and joint venture disputes, and disputes in the pharmaceutical and mobility sectors.

Career

Andrea Meier joined Walder Wyss as a partner in 2020. Previously, she was a partner in a renowned boutique law firm for dispute resolution and from 2003 to 2010 an associate and senior associate in a leading major law firm. Andrea Meier holds a law degree and a doctorate degree from the University of Zurich (lic. iur. 1999, Dr. iur. 2007) and a post-graduate degree from Harvard Law School (2005).

Professional Memberships

Vice President of ASA and member of ASA's Executive Committee, member of the Arbitration Court of SCAI (Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution) and of SCAI’s Special Committee, and an arbitrator of the CAS.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Andrea Meier represents clients in supply chain disputes under the ICC and Swiss Rules, often for clients from the energy, manufacturing and transport sectors. She also has experience sitting in arbitral tribunals for property, post-M&A and construction disputes.

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Arbitrators - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Andrea is a very strong performer who is very pragmatic and a team player. She is committed to success and is very responsive. It is a pleasure to work with her and her team.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Andrea Meier is my first choice for Swiss arbitration. She is a really useful source of any information you need.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Andrea displays smooth and seamless communication with all colleagues. She is clearly very comfortable working in the international arena. Her advice is pragmatic, precise, strategic and timely.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Andrea Meier is very strong and clear in her submissions. She makes cases feel very easy.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
My experience with Andrea could not have been any better. She is one of the most hard-working and dedicated lawyers I have ever worked with. She is always prepared and amazingly disciplined.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide