Global Switzerland Arbitration

Bär & Karrer boasts a market-leading team representing corporations in arbitration cases. The law firm has notable experience in cross-border matters, acting on ICC arbitrations as well as those of other arbitral institutions. Bär & Karrer is known for construction arbitration, with members of the team regularly being appointed as presiding arbitrators. The law firm also advises on corporate arbitrations, including post-M&A and contract disputes. Bär & Karrer is able to cater to clients in the country's different language regions, thanks to its offices in Basel, Geneva, Lugano and Zürich.

Homburger is a top-tier arbitration practice with excellent experience in commercial arbitrations. The law firm often acts on high-value post-M&A and transactional arbitration cases, with further activity in arbitrations relating to supply agreements, distribution agreements and construction contract disputes. Homburger assists clients with cases in major tribunals such as SCAI, ICC and LCIA. In addition to frequently acting as arbitration counsel, members of the firm have experience appearing as arbitrators.

Lalive boasts an outstanding team for bilateral treaty investment disputes, construction arbitration and high-profile expropriation cases, often acting for sovereign entities. The law firm represents clients in product liability arbitration, as well as supply cases. The lawyers are often appointed as arbitrators in energy, contractual and construction cases. Lalive also advises clients on setting-aside proceedings. Team members have experience handling proceedings under the full range of arbitral rules. The firm has offices in Geneva and Zürich, as well as team members based in London to broaden its ability to handle international arbitration.

Lenz & Staehelin has a formidable team with a well-respected arbitration practice. The law firm frequently assists with investor-state arbitrations and investment treaty disputes, acting for both states and corporate clients. Lenz & Staehelin has further activity in corporate arbitration, including post-M&A cases, as well as construction arbitrations. The law firm also represents clients in commercial arbitrations, including distribution agreement disputes. The team assists with setting-aside proceedings.

Schellenberg Wittmer is a noteworthy arbitration practice with a strong record in commercial disputes, including claims arising out of sale contracts and distribution agreements. The law firm frequently advises on setting-aside proceedings and construction law arbitration. The lawyers also act as arbitrators on commercial and post-M&A disputes before ICC and UNCITRAL tribunals. The law firm boasts further expertise in cases involving African and European sovereign states. Team members also act on arbitrations seated in London and Singapore.

Pestalozzi is a respected practice offering services on a wide range of arbitration matters. The law firm frequently handles post-M&A arbitrations and damages claims. The team also represents clients in setting-aside proceedings. The practice is regularly engaged to handle international commercial disputes under the ICC rules, with further activity in arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules. Pestalozzi also assists with proceedings in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction and energy.

Peter & Kim is an international arbitration boutique advising on commercial disputes, including joint venture and M&A arbitrations, as well as construction project cases. The law firm regularly acts for high-profile clients from the oil and energy industries. Peter & Kim frequently advises on investment disputes and arbitral awards. The law firm is notably active for a number of Turkish clients.

Walder Wyss possesses a notable bench active in a range of commercial arbitrations, often under ICC rules, and frequently involving commercial agreements. The law firm is well placed to assist with corporate arbitrations, such as shareholders' agreements, share purchase agreements and post-M&A disputes. Walder Wyss is also experienced in handling arbitration proceedings under Swiss Rules, and several team members have experience acting as arbitrators.

Niederer Kraft Frey is a robust practice with notable expertise in contractual arbitration, particularly in relation to energy and infrastructure projects. The law firm also advises on corporate and post-M&A disputes, as well as construction law issues. Lawyers from Niederer Kraft Frey also sit as sole arbitrators and co-arbitrators in proceedings under ICC, Swiss and Vienna rules.

Sidley Austin assists clients with arbitration proceedings across a variety of sectors, including the media, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Sidley Austin is experienced in handling investor-state arbitration proceedings, as well as liability disputes and contractual arbitration. The law firm is well placed to advise on multi-jurisdictional arbitration proceedings.

Baker McKenzie is particularly active in corporate and contractual arbitration, representing clients in joint venture disputes and supply agreement cases. The law firm acts for clients in the oil and gas, banking and technology sectors. Clients benefit from the law firm's ability to leverage team members in other offices to assist with cross-border disputes.

Lustenberger + Partners is a disputes-focused boutique that advises on cases relating to construction and the termination of commercial contracts. The law firm handles claims in the technology and energy industries. Lustenberger + Partners represents clients in commercial arbitrations relating to activities in Asia and the Middle East. The law firm is also adept at handling ICC arbitrations. The team has experience in investment arbitration and post-M&A disputes.

MLL Legal represents clients in both national and international arbitration. The team's areas of expertise include disputes concerning joint venture and supply agreements, as well as distribution agreements. The law firm is also experienced in investor-state arbitration and disputes relating to bilateral investment treaties. MLL Legal also advises on construction-related disputes.

Nater Dallafior is a disputes-focused boutique with a strong reputation for commercial arbitration mandates in a range of sectors including insurance and pharmaceuticals. The law firm acts on commercial agreements, insurance disputes and investment cases. The team members sit as presidents, co-arbitrators and sole arbitrators in tribunals, handling cases under all major arbitral rules.