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Michael Feit

Europe 2026

Walder Wyss Ltd

Ranked in 1 practice area

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Michael Feit is a partner in the Litigation & Arbitration Team. He has extensive experience in representing parties in complex arbitration disputes under all major arbitration rules (including ICC, LCIA and Swiss Rules) and in ad hoc proceedings. He also sits as an arbitrator, both in commercial and investment arbitrations (ICC, ICSID, Swiss Rules). He has worked on several high-value arbitrations, with amounts at stake in the three digit million Euro range up to of several multi-billion Euros. His practice encompasses a broad range of industries, such as distribution agreements, construction, aviation, telecommunication, renewable energy, and post M&A disputes.

Career

Michael Feit was educated at Zurich University (lic. iur. 1999, Dr. iur. 2007) and New York University (LL.M. 2009, Dean's Graduate Award Scholar). He worked as a law clerk, teaching and research assistant at the University of Zurich and as a senior associate in the international arbitration practice group of a major law firm in London.

Publications

Michael Feit has published numerous articles on commercial and investment arbitration, including about 100 reports on arbitration decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. Michael Feit is regularly invited to speak at arbitration conferences.

Personal

He practices in German and English and speaks French and Hebrew.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Feit represents clients in post-M&A arbitration and contractual disputes, often concerning non-compete clauses. He is often sought out by clients from the construction and technology sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael Feit is very knowledgeable, professional and responsive.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
He has a distinctive sense for risk analysis.
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Michael Feit is a great strategist. His understanding of commercial law and his calm, strategic approach are second to none.
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Michael Feit is a capable and skilful arbitration practitioner.
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Michael is brilliant, analytical and strategic, making sure that we are always two steps ahead of the counterparty. He always delivers understandable, pragmatic and implementable solutions.
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