Arbitrators
Switzerland
6 years ranked
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Daniel Hochstrasser
Global 2026
Ranked in 3 practice areas
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators
Europe-wide
6 years ranked
Arbitration Counsel
Switzerland
6 years ranked
About
Provided by Daniel Hochstrasser AG
Global
Practice Areas
Arbitration / Litigation
Career
Dispute Resolution Specialist at Daniel Hochstrasser AG (since 2023);
Attorney, Partner at Bär & Karrer (1993-2022), Managing/Senior Partner (2000-2006, 2011-2021);
Court Secretary at District Court, Court of Appeals and Court of Cassation (Supreme Court) of Zurich (1987-1992);
Counsel, Legal Department of the French subsidiary of Swiss group of companies (1986-1987)
Professional Memberships
Swiss Bar Association (SAV/FSA);
Zurich Bar Association (ZAV);
Ethics Court of the Zurich Bar Association (Standesgericht);
Lecturer at the University of Zurich;
ICC Court of Arbitration, Paris (Vice President)
Publications
The Ins and Outs of Arbitrator Selection, in: Stockholm Arbitration Yearbook 2023, pp. 31-50;
All counsel are equal, but some are more equal than others: codes of conduct in international arbitration (with Romana Weihnöhrl Brüggemann), in: Gegenwart und Zukunft des Anwaltsberufes, Festschrift zum 125-jährigen Jubiläum des Schweizerischen Anwaltsverbandes (SAV), 2023, pp. 307-333;
Daniel Hochstrasser discusses arbitration, medicine, and becoming a leader in ESG, in: Leaders League, April 2023;
Kostenbeschwerde – ein (oft) leider zahnloser Tiger (with Predrag Sunaric), in: Rechtsmittelverfahren – Tücken und Stolpersteine in der Praxis, 2022, pp. 47‑57
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Arbitrators - Switzerland
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Daniel Hochstrasser is an independent practitioner who enjoys a solid reputation as an arbitrator, acting as chair or co-arbitrator in ICC proceedings. He has further experience as arbitration counsel, representing clients from the pharmaceutical, energy and sports sectors.
Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Daniel Hochstrasser is an independent practitioner who enjoys a solid reputation as an arbitrator, acting as chair or co-arbitrator in ICC proceedings. He has further experience as arbitration counsel, representing clients from the pharmaceutical, energy and sports sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Daniel Hochstrasser is very hard-working and gets to the bottom of stuff.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Global GuideI would recommend Daniel Hochstrasser. He is a very business-oriented lawyer.
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