LAWYER PROFILE

Franz Schwarz

Global 2026

King & Spalding International LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

18 years ranked

International Arbitration

4 years ranked

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

3 years ranked

International Arbitration

4 years ranked

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Franz Schwarz is particularly appreciated for his strength in investment treaty arbitrations, where he acts for prominent financial institutions in cases against European states. He also acts for multinational corporates in ICC and ICSID proceedings.

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International Arbitration - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Franz Schwarz is vice chair of the firm's international arbitration group. He has notable credentials in the pharmaceutical and banking sectors, and regularly acts in arbitrations governed by ICSID and ICC rules.

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Franz Schwarz is currently the vice chair of the firm's international arbitration group and splits his time between London and Frankfurt. He is well recognised in the international arbitration field and is particularly experienced in handling maters focused on M&A, joint ventures, financial services and project finance.

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International Arbitration - UK

Foreign expert in Austria

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is very bright and switched on in terms of the arbitration; he inspires great confidence.
Arbitration (International)Chambers Global Guide
He is very bright and switched on in terms of the arbitration; he inspires great confidence.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Franz is an excellent advocate.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide
Franz was exceptionally sharp throughout the project.
International ArbitrationChambers Global Guide