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Elliott Geisinger

Elliott Geisinger

Europe 2026

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
 Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Ranked in 4 practice areas

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

6 years ranked

Arbitrators

Switzerland

6 years ranked

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Europe-wide

12 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

16 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Dispute Resolution / International Arbitration / Construction / Energy / Investment Protection & Investor-State Dispute Resolution / Sanctions Group

Elliott Geisinger heads Schellenberg Wittmer's International Arbitration Group. Since 1995, his practice has focused on international commercial and investor-state arbitration. Elliott has acted as counsel and arbitrator in complex commercial disputes involving international construction contracts, consortia and joint venture agreements, sponsorship contracts, sales and distribution contracts, among others. He has also acted as lead counsel in several of the most high-profile investor-state cases of the last decade. Elliott regularly represents clients in arbitration-related court proceedings, and several of his cases have been reported on in the official collection of leading Swiss Supreme Court cases and in arbitration journals.

Experience

- Elliott has acted as counsel and arbitrator in complex commercial disputes involving international construction contracts, consortia and joint venture agreements, sponsorship contracts, sales and distribution contracts, among others

- He regularly represented clients in arbitration-related court proceedings, and several of his cases have been reported on in the official collection of Swiss Supreme Court cases and in arbitration journals

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Elliott Geisinger remains one of the most highly regarded arbitration counsel in Switzerland. He has particular expertise in construction disputes and is further active on matters relating to contracts. He also has a strong reputation as an arbitrator, frequently acting as co-arbitrator in commercial disputes under ICC rules.
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Arbitrators - Switzerland

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Elliott Geisinger remains one of the most highly regarded arbitration counsel in Switzerland. He has particular expertise in construction disputes and is further active on matters relating to contracts. He also has a strong reputation as an arbitrator, frequently acting as co-arbitrator in commercial disputes under ICC rules.
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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Elliott Geisinger acts as counsel in commercial and investor-state arbitrations under ICC and SCC rules, as well as in arbitration-related litigation in front of Swiss courts. He is also renowned for his role as chair and co-arbitrator in shareholder and energy disputes.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 5
Individual Editorial

Elliott Geisinger acts as counsel in commercial and investor-state arbitrations under ICC and SCC rules, as well as in arbitration-related litigation in front of Swiss courts. He is also renowned for his role as chair and co-arbitrator in shareholder and energy disputes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Elliott Geisinger has been a great strategist in our complex cases. He is smart and solution-oriented, with a significant mind for business.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide

  • Elliott is outstanding. His strategic thinking and ability to quickly grasp the intricacies of foreign legal frameworks and commercial contexts make him an invaluable asset in cross-border disputes.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide

  • Elliott Geisinger is well prepared and embraces his role as arbitrator in a fair and professional manner.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide

  • We received sophisticated, skilled and appropriate legal support from Elliott Geisinger.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide

  • Elliott Geisinger was able to explain the process immediately. He had expertise in how to navigate the situation and was very sincere in getting the right result.

    Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide

  • Elliott Geisinger is outstanding.

    International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers European Guide

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Switzerland

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