LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Kramer

Europe 2026

Pestalozzi

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

6 years ranked

Litigation

Switzerland

6 years ranked

About

Provided by Pestalozzi

Practice Areas

Practice is focused on national and international commercial litigation, arbitration and judicial assistance. Also serves as arbitrator in international arbitrations (ICC and Swiss rules and ad hoc).

Career

University of Fribourg (lic. iur., summa cum laude, 1991). Bar Admission (1992). University of Chicago Law School (LL.M., 1999). Joined Pestalozzi (1999). Partner at Pestalozzi (2003). Chairman of Pestalozzi and Head of Dispute Resolution Practice Group.

Professional Memberships

Swiss and Zurich Bar Associations, International Bar Association (IBA), Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), International Insolvency Institute (III).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Kramer frequently represents clients in contractual arbitration, often under ICC or UNCITRAL rules. His expertise includes energy, construction and contract disputes.

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Litigation - Switzerland

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Kramer has broad experience, acting for private clients on ownership cases and also assisting corporate clients with contractual claims.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael Kramer is a very strong practitioner.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Michael Kramer is a highly experienced, sophisticated and reliable litigator.
LitigationChambers European Guide
Michael is a very experienced lawyer who inspires confidence given his wise advice over the years. He really grasps what is at stake.
LitigationChambers European Guide