Sébastien Besson, Europe | Chambers Profiles

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Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

1

Band 1

Switzerland

6 Years Ranked

2

Band 2

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

6 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Europe-wide

7 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Sébastien Besson

Europe

Practice Areas

Sébastien Besson has acted as counsel, arbitrator and legal expert in more than 200 international arbitrations under a variety of arbitration rules. He has decades of experience representing Swiss and multinational companies, ultra-high- net worth individuals, States and State entities in complex commercial contract disputes, often involving multiple jurisdictions and fora, and in various industries, including in the energy, banking and finance, insurance, investments, transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Professional Memberships

International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)

Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)

ICC Switzerland

London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)

International Arbitration Institute (IAI)

International Bar Association (IBA)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Arbitrators - Switzerland

1

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Sébastien Besson is a highly respected practitioner for his work acting as both counsel and arbitrator in a wide range of arbitrations, including sport, post-M&A and construction disputes.

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Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

2

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Sébastien Besson is a highly respected practitioner for his work acting as both counsel and arbitrator in a wide range of arbitrations, including sport, post-M&A and construction disputes.

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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

3

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Sébastien Besson of LKK Arbitration acts as both president and sole and co-arbitrator on construction and pharmaceutical disputes, with particular expertise in ICC rules.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Sébastien Besson is very well organised and convincing.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

It is always a pleasure to work with Sébastien. He is committed to the case and willing to go the extra mile to deliver top-quality service. He is a real go-to person in the Swiss legal market.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

Sébastien is a very experienced counsel and arbitrator with a great mind and strong interpersonal skills. He has deep knowledge of arbitrations, setting strategy and developing pragmatic solutions.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

Sébastien Besson is an experienced and sharp practitioner who is most pleasant to work with.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

Sébastien Besson is very articulate, persuasive and calm. He is a very impressive lawyer.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

Sébastien Besson is very well organised and convincing.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

It is always a pleasure to work with Sébastien. He is committed to the case and willing to go the extra mile to deliver top-quality service. He is a real go-to person in the Swiss legal market.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

Sébastien is a very experienced counsel and arbitrator with a great mind and strong interpersonal skills. He has deep knowledge of arbitrations, setting strategy and developing pragmatic solutions.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

Sébastien Besson is an experienced and sharp practitioner who is most pleasant to work with.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

Sébastien Besson is very articulate, persuasive and calm. He is a very impressive lawyer.

Arbitrators respondent
Chambers European Guide

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Europe-wide

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

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Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler

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Band 1

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Laurent Lévy

1

Band 1

3

Sébastien Besson

3

Band 3

Switzerland

Arbitration Counsel

2

Sébastien Besson

2

Band 2

Arbitrators

Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler

Star Individuals

Laurent Lévy

Star Individuals

1

Sébastien Besson

1

Band 1

Sport

1

Antonio Rigozzi

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Band 1