International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators | Europe

Domitille Baizeau demonstrates prowess in acting as counsel in various investor state and commercial disputes governed by different arbitration rules, such as those of the ICC and ICSID. She is also noted as an arbitrator, acting as president or co-arbitrator in European-seated tribunals.

Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler of LKK Arbitration enjoys an unrivalled presence and demand as arbitrator, often presiding over high-profile investor-state disputes under ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. Her expertise also encompasses ICC rules.

Klaus Michael Sachs of CMS remains one of Germany's top arbitrators and often sits in high profile construction and energy disputes. He is widely held in high esteem for his capacity to lead tribunals in commercial and investment treaty cases on a Europe-wide and global basis.

Switzerland-based Laurent Lévy of LKK Arbitration remains a highly sought-after arbitrator who regularly sits in complex ICC and ICSID tribunals across Europe.

Luca Radicati di Brozolo of ARBLIT – Radicati di Brozolo Sabatini Benedettelli Torsello is one of Italy's top arbitrators. He has particular strength in European-wide cases under ICSID and ICC rules, acting as president and co-arbitrator in tribunals.

Yves Derains is in demand for his role as president and co-arbitrator in both commercial and investor-state disputes. He is revered for handling a variety of rules including those of the ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL, with expertise in overseeing construction, telecommunications and pharmaceutical disputes.

David Arias of Arias SLP remains sought after for his strength as an arbitrator, handling cases under LCIA, ICC and SCC rules across Europe. He is particularly in demand for disputes in relation to Latin American projects.

Gary Born is widely considered one of the most prominent figures in the global arbitration world. He acts as counsel in prominent investor state and commercial arbitrations under various rules. He is also sought after as an arbitrator, sitting in various European and international tribunals.

Clients appreciate Matthias Scherer for his expertise in high profile investor state arbitrations under ICSID rules, where he mostly acts for European states. He is also in demand as an arbitrator, sitting in ICC and SCC tribunals in Switzerland and Stockholm.

Paolo Michele Patocchi acts as chair and co-arbitrator on a range of commercial and investment treaty cases. He is a founding partner of the Geneva firm Patocchi & Marzolini and wins roles on cases seated in various European jurisdictions, especially those relating to energy, construction and shareholder disputes.

Pierre Tercier of Peter & Kim often acts as president in complex investor state and commercial arbitration tribunals under ICSID and ICC rules.

Pierre-Yves Gunter of Gunter Arbitration is a highly experienced arbitrator who regularly acts as president and co-arbitrator in prominent cases under ICC and UNCITRAL rules across Europe. He is particularly visible in energy and construction disputes.

Elliott Geisinger acts as counsel in commercial and investor-state arbitrations under ICC and SCC rules, as well as in arbitration-related litigation in front of Swiss courts. He is also renowned for his role as chair and co-arbitrator in shareholder and energy disputes.

Gabrielle Nater-Bass of Homburger is frequently sought out to act as president and sole arbitrator on complex commercial arbitration matters. She has in-depth experience of overseeing proceedings involving the transport, energy and oil sectors. She regularly sits in ICC proceedings.

Sovereign states and investors regularly mandate Hamid Gharavi for his strength in complex investor-state disputes under ICSID rules. He is also sought after for his prowess in handling annulment proceedings in front of French courts and matters involving the Middle East.

Michael Schneider is particularly appreciated for his role as an arbitrator in ICSID and ICC tribunals across the continent, overseeing construction-related and BIT disputes.

Pascal Hollander of Hollander Vermeire Dispute Resolution regularly sits in commercial arbitration tribunals across Europe, wherein he acts as president and co-arbitrator.

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.

Wolfgang Peter of Peter & Kim is a high profile figure in the Swiss and European arbitration world. He regularly sits in ICC and ICSID tribunals.

Yas Banifatemi is mandated for her strength in handling prominent BIT claims across various European jurisdictions, with further expertise in cases governed by ICC, ICSID and SCC rules.