Arbitration Counsel | Global

Anne Véronique Schlaepfer 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, frequently 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. He is also often appointed as arbitrator in a variety of positions for energy and post-M&A disputes.

Harold Frey is one of the leading arbitration counsels in Switzerland. He has a strong focus on ICC proceedings, representing clients in construction and contractual disputes, as well as energy and maritime-related matters. He also has notable experience in investor-state arbitrations and Swiss Rules 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.

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.

Xavier Favre-Bulle acts for clients on 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 on arbitrations before the CAS.

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.

Gabrielle Nater-Bass represents clients in disputes concerning contracts, construction projects and arbitral awards. Additionally, she frequently appears as an arbitrator in ICC proceedings, often as president.

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.

Melissa Magliana has notable experience representing clients in ICC arbitrations, usually involving either commercial or construction disputes. She offers particular expertise in energy-related matters. She also acts as co-arbitrator and chair in arbitral proceedings.

Noradèle Radjai represents clients in ICSID, UNCITRAL and SCC proceedings. She often acts on proceedings in the energy and manufacturing sectors, in addition to advising on international investment treaty disputes. She is admitted to practise in both Switzerland and England and Wales, demonstrating activity in LCIA proceedings.

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.

Andrea Meier represents clients in supply chain disputes under the ICC and Swiss Rules, often for clients from the energy, manufacturing and transport sectors. She also has experience sitting in arbitral tribunals for property, post-M&A and construction disputes.

Bernd Ehle has experience representing clients in significant arbitrations, including post-M&A proceedings and contract breaches. Clients from the energy and manufacturing industries regularly turn to him for assistance. He has further experience acting as an arbitrator in ICC and DIS arbitrations, and he is dual-qualified in Germany and Switzerland.

Dieter Hofmann handles a range of complex arbitrations, including contractual and post-M&A disputes, often under ICC and Swiss Rules.

Domitille Baizeau acts as both presiding arbitrator and co-arbitrator in arbitrations under a range of rules, including those of the FAI, the ICC and ICSID. She also represents clients as counsel and is often active on matters relating to the energy and pharmaceutical sectors, in addition to handling significant investment treaty matters.

Joachim Knoll represents clients in UNCITRAL and ICSID arbitration proceedings. His expertise includes contractual disputes in the natural resources and construction sectors, as well as investment treaty arbitrations.

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.

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.

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.

Alexandra Johnson frequently acts on 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 life sciences disputes. Her practice is bolstered by her ability to act as co-arbitrator and president of arbitral tribunals.

Anne-Catherine Hahn of Wartmann Merker is a popular choice for domestic and multinational companies seeking arbitration counsel. She has particular experience in post-M&A, construction and supply agreement disputes governed by the ICC and Swiss Rules.

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

Claudius Triebold impresses with his expertise in handling high-value commercial arbitration cases in the energy, pharmaceutical and natural resources sectors. He notably acts on ICC proceedings.

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

Daniel Hochstrasser is an independent practitioner who enjoys a solid reputation as an arbitrator, acting as chair or co-arbitrator in ICC proceedings. He has further experience as arbitration counsel, representing clients from the pharmaceutical, energy and sports sectors.

Daniele Favalli assists clients with arbitrations under a range of rules concerning breaches of contract, damages claims and competition disputes. He is also regularly sought out to advise on arbitration proceedings that span both the USA and Switzerland.

Elena Sevila Sánchez is well regarded for her experience representing clients in ICC and UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings, with additional skill acting as an arbitrator. She is particularly adept at handling cross-border proceedings, with notable expertise leading matters involving Spain and Latin American jurisdictions.

Felix Dasser represents clients in international ICSID arbitration proceedings relating to development and investment projects. He is also President of the Swiss Arbitration Association.

Practice head Florian Mohs is regularly instructed as counsel on a variety of arbitration proceedings concerning contractual disputes, damages claims and enforcement actions. He is also a member of the German Arbitration Institute and has experience representing German clients in Swiss proceedings. He also acts as chair on DIS arbitration proceedings.

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, technology and construction sectors.

Guillaume Tattevin regularly advises clients on 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.

Martin Aebi is an experienced arbitration specialist with a strong market standing. He frequently assists with disputes arising in the energy and industrial sectors, advising an array of clients on contractual and construction arbitrations.

Niklaus Zaugg has impressive experience acting as arbitration counsel for clients engaged in the energy, construction and healthcare sectors. He frequently handles supply and distribution disputes, in addition to post-M&A cases and the enforcement of arbitral awards.

Olivier Mosimann represents clients in disputes over supply and licensing agreements, as well as construction and telecommunications issues. He has further experience acting as sole and presiding arbitrator in ICC proceedings.

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

Sandra De Vito of Bratschi acts for clients in investment arbitration and contractual disputes, often advising under Swiss Rules and ICSID proceedings.

Tamir Livschitz has a broad practice assisting clients with contractual and post-M&A disputes, as well as construction arbitration and professional malpractice matters. He is admitted to the Bar in New York, Israel and Switzerland.

Anja Vogt is active in commercial arbitration relating to shareholders' agreements, post-M&A and joint ventures. She is also experienced in CAS matters.

Anya George is an increasingly prominent practitioner in the Swiss arbitration market. She has particular strength in leading energy disputes and investment treaty arbitrations, as well as setting aside proceedings for arbitral awards.

Benjamin Schumacher is well regarded for his proficiency in corporate investment and insurance arbitrations. He offers further expertise in enforcement proceedings for arbitral awards.

Katherine Bell displays strength acting as arbitration counsel on joint venture disputes and construction matters, notably under ICC rules.

Lukas Rusch of Advestra is a promising arbitration practitioner who advises clients on contractual disputes, including those related to supply and pricing agreements.