Matthias Scherer

Ranked in 5 Practice Areas

Band 1

Arbitrators

Switzerland

5 Years Ranked

Band 2

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Europe-wide

9 Years Ranked

Band 2

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

5 Years Ranked

Band 3

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

15 Years Ranked

Band 4

Arbitration (International)

Global Market Leaders

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Europe 2025

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Practice Areas

International arbitration and litigation, and commercial contracts disputes. Main areas: joint ventures, shareholders, M&A, distribution, sales, construction and engineering, and State-investor disputes.

Career

Partner since 2002. Designated by Switzerland to the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators (2021). Acted as counsel in over 200 arbitration and ADR proceedings under various rules (ICC, ICSID, Swiss Rules, LCIA, UNCITRAL, VIAC, CAS/TAS, Stockholm Chamber, etc.), subject to both civil and common law procedural and substantive laws; frequently represents parties in arbitral matters before the Swiss Supreme Court.

Professional Memberships

Including: Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA), past Vice-Chair; past member of the arbitration committee of the Swiss Chambers of Commerce and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Member of numerous panels of arbitrators and professional associations, including Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), German Institute of Arbitration (DIS) and LCIA.

Publications

Editor in chief of the ASA Bulletin; Swiss correspondent for construction and engineering matters for the International Law Office; author of numerous publications in international dispute resolution.

Personal

Languages: English, German, French

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Arbitrators - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Matthias Scherer is one of the leading arbitrators in Switzerland, with particular experience in ICC proceedings, overseeing construction and post-M&A arbitrations. In addition, he represents states in ICSID proceedings concerning bilateral investment treaties.

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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Clients appreciate Matthias Scherer for his expertise in high-profile investor-state arbitrations under ICSID rules, where he mostly acts for European states. He is also in demand as an arbitrator, sitting in ICC and SCC tribunals in Switzerland and Stockholm.

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Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Based in Zurich, Matthias Scherer possesses notable credentials in leading arbitrations involving major infrastructure and manufacturing projects. Scherer's arbitration expertise also extends to diverse sectors such as sports, tech, mining and pharmaceuticals. Clients greatly benefit from his ability to handle disputes in English, French and German.

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About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Publications

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Chambers Review

Chambers Global Guide

Arbitrators - Switzerland

Individual Editorial

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Individual Editorial

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Individual Editorial

Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Individual Editorial

Arbitration (International) - Global Market Leaders

Individual Editorial

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