Arbitrators | Europe

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.

Pierre-Yves Gunter of Gunter Arbitration acts as president and party-appointed arbitrator in ICC and UNCITRAL proceedings, often in the technology and construction sectors.

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.

Cesare Jermini acts as a sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and chair in ICC and Swiss Rules arbitrations. He has notable experience acting in arbitrations involving Italian clients. He is based in the law firm's Lugano office.

Diana Akikol has experience as an arbitrator and co-arbitrator in investment and contractual disputes under ICC rules. She has notable experience in construction, licensing, post-M&A and shareholder matters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Simon Gabriel of Gabriel Arbitration AG acts as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and president of the tribunal in Swiss Rules and ICC arbitrations.

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.

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.

Dorothee Schramm regularly acts as a sole arbitrator in commercial arbitrations. She has particular expertise in disputes relating to the life sciences and technology sectors.

Sole practitioner Ernst Schmid is frequently appointed as chair of arbitrations under Swiss, Viennese and UNCITRAL rules, handling contractual disputes and infrastructure-related arbitration.

Karin Graf often acts as chair or sole arbitrator in Swiss Rules and ICC arbitrations. She has particular experience arbitrating contractual disputes.

Luca Beffa demonstrates skill acting as presiding, sole and co-arbitrator in shareholder disputes and arbitration cases relating to supply, distribution and licensing agreements. He is regularly involved in matters governed by the ICC, CAS and Swiss rules.

Michael Lazopoulos is regularly appointed as sole, presiding or co-arbitrator in ICC and Swiss Arbitration Centre cases to advise on contractual disputes.

Paolo Marzolini combines his experience as an arbitrator and arbitration counsel to assist clients with ICC proceedings and cases governed by Swiss Rules. He demonstrates particular prowess advising on cross-border disputes.

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.