LAWYER PROFILE

Philippe Bärtsch

Europe 2026

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

6 years ranked

Sport

Switzerland

1 year ranked

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

International Arbitration / Dispute Resolution / Construction / Energy / Sports

Philippe Bärtsch is a Vice-Chair of our International Arbitration Practice Group and a Co-Head of our Sports Practice Group. He represents clients in complex international commercial, investment and sports arbitration matters as well as in setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court. Philippe is highly recommended by the legal directories, both as an arbitration and as a sports lawyer.

Experience

- Counsel and arbitrator in more than 100 complex commercial arbitrations seated in common law and civil law jurisdictions worldwide, involving a wide array of matters and under many different laws

- Main areas of specialization include post M&A disputes, energy, construction / engineering, commodities, pharmaceutical, consumer goods and sports

- Counsel in close to 100 different proceedings before sports arbitral institutions and adjudicative bodies of sports federations, including in some of the highest profile sports cases in recent history

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Philippe Bärtsch displays impressive expertise as counsel across a variety of high-value arbitration mandates. He represents clients in distribution disputes, post-M&A cases and set-aside proceedings. He is also active in arbitrations within the sporting, pharmaceutical, energy and maritime sectors.

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Sport - Switzerland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Philippe Bärtsch is a highly regarded arbitration and sports law specialist, serving as co-head of the sports practice at Schellenberg Wittmer. He leverages his experience to advise on cases relating to disciplinary sanctions, player transfers, defamation lawsuits and commercial disputes, including arbitration proceedings before the CAS.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Philippe Bärtsch acts for clients ranging from private individuals to oil and gas companies and international bodies. His expertise includes post-M&A disputes and sports arbitration proceedings as well as setting-aside proceedings and commercial disputes under UNCITRAL and ICC rules.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Philippe Bärtsch has a very efficient way of making his point and pursuing his arguments. He always sounds reasonable and knows which points are worth pushing.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Philippe Bärtsch is really a top lawyer in the market.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Philippe Bärtsch delivers excellent services and outcomes for his clients.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Philippe is an extremely client-focused, sharp and strategic lawyer.
Arbitration CounselChambers European Guide
Philippe Bärtsch is a very intelligent lawyer and someone who has good experience in the sector.
SportChambers European Guide
Philippe Bärtsch is a very good advocate. He has a good sense of what is happening in the hearing room and knows how to work with everyone.
SportChambers European Guide

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Europe-wide

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