Arbitration Counsel | Global

Anne Véronique Schlaepfer of White & Case represents international clients in ICC construction arbitrations. She also assists clients with joint venture and contractual disputes, and is particularly popular with clients from the energy and transport sectors.

Balz Gross remains one of the leading arbitration counsel in Switzerland and leads the law firm's arbitration practice. He often acts in disputes arising from contracts or other agreements, often acting for clients in the natural resources and technology sectors. He has notable experience in both ICC and Swiss Rules proceedings, including acting on set-aside procedures.

Christopher Boog has particular experience representing clients in ICC arbitrations, including advising on contractual disputes, construction arbitration, professional liability cases and investor-state disputes. He has notable experience representing clients in arbitrations seated in Singapore. Additionally, he has further experience with UNCITRAL and SIAC proceedings.

Mariella Orelli possesses particular expertise in arbitrations in a range of industries, including energy, insurance and financial services. She also represents clients in post-M&A arbitration proceedings and contractual disputes.

Xavier Favre-Bulle acts for clients in set-aside proceedings, and also has experience in post-M&A disputes and contractual arbitration. He has particular experience of Swiss Rules and ICC arbitration proceedings, as well as acting in arbitrations before the CAS.

Bernd Ehle has experience representing clients in significant arbitrations, including post-M&A proceedings and contract breaches. He has further experience acting as an arbitrator in ICC and DIS arbitrations, and he is dual-qualified in Germany and Switzerland.

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.

Andrea Meier represents clients in supply chain disputes under ICC and Swiss rules. She also has experience sitting in arbitral tribunals for property, post-M&A and construction disputes.

David Roney has expertise in high-profile investment treaty arbitrations and often acts for clients in the sporting and pharmaceutical sectors. He is also regularly appointed as sole or presiding arbitrator in LCIA and ICC arbitrations.

Laurent Killias represents clients in commercial arbitrations under ICC and Swiss rules. He also has notable experience acting as presiding arbitrator and chair in ICC proceedings. He founded Killias & Legler - Dispute Resolution in January 2025 after leaving Pestalozzi.

Nadja Jaisli Kull often acts as counsel in commercial and construction disputes under ICC and Swiss Rules. She also appears as both a presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator.

Alexandra Johnson frequently acts in a range of disputes under both Swiss Rules and ICC rules, including post-M&A proceedings and breach of consultancy agreements. She has additional experience in distribution and sport disputes. Her practice is bolstered by her ability to act as co-arbitrator and president of arbitral tribunals.

Christian Oetiker represents clients from a range of industries in commercial disputes under ICC rules. He also sits as arbitrator and chairman in ICC tribunals.

Christoph Brunner advises clients on contractual and liability disputes, including under ICC rules. He boasts additional strength acting as sole and co-arbitrator in cases relating to supply and distribution agreements.

Daniel Eisele acts in commercial arbitration, including contractual disputes. He often acts for clients in the energy and natural resources and insurance sectors.

Daniele Favalli assists clients with arbitrations under a range of rules concerning breaches of contract and competition disputes.

Frank Spoorenberg often acts as chair, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator in Swiss Rules and ICC arbitrations, particularly in contractual and construction disputes. He has additional experience as arbitration counsel in shareholder and joint venture disputes.

Giulio Palermo regularly acts as arbitration counsel in ICC proceedings relating to supply agreement and contractual disputes, as well as arbitration cases in the sport and construction sectors.

Guillaume Tattevin regularly advises clients in ICC and ICSID proceedings and demonstrates particular strength in international cases. He draws upon his expertise to act on mandates that relate to shareholder disputes, investment arbitrations and sport proceedings.

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.

Olivier Mosimann represents clients in disputes over supply and licensing agreements, as well as construction issues.

Roberto Dallafior assists clients with liability disputes, contractual arbitration and joint venture disputes. He acts in arbitration under ICC and Swiss rules, and is regularly appointed as a party-appointed arbitrator.

Stefanie Pfisterer represents clients in arbitrations relating to agreement and contractual disputes. She is also active on matters relating to construction, natural resources and media, and has experience representing under Swiss Rules and in ICC proceedings.

Tanya Landon regularly assists clients with significant arbitration matters through Sidley Austin's Geneva office. She has experience acting as arbitration counsel in commercial and investor-treaty arbitrations.