Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : Switzerland
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About
Provided by Lalive
- LALIVE is internationally renowned for its expertise in the field of dispute resolution, especially in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and litigation.
- The firm operates on a worldwide basis, representing individuals, multinationals, States and State entities in high profile commercial and investor-State disputes.
- The arbitration practice is composed of 16 partners and 55 full time arbitration associates qualified in Switzerland and 18 other countries.
- The practice handles cases involving a broad range of substantive laws, arbitration laws and arbitration rules in all key jurisdictions. It is the only Swiss-based firm to have a significant investment arbitration practice. It handles the advocacy itself in all of its cases.
- The practice is unique in the number of jurisdictions it is able to cover and is particularly active in Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America.
- The firm’s twelve renowned international arbitration partners are actively involved in many of the major international arbitration associations, committees, and working groups (including the ICC Arbitration Commission, Swiss Arbitration Association, UNCITRAL Working Groups, LCIA Users’ Council, ICCA, AAA, and IBA Arbitration Committee) as well as holding key executive positions in several arbitration institutions (Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution, ICC Court of International Arbitration, ICDR, SCC, DIAC).
Chambers Review
Lalive boasts a strong team for bilateral investment treaty disputes and construction arbitration. It also acts for sovereign entities. The law firm represents clients in product liability arbitration, as well as supply cases, and advises clients on set-aside proceedings. The lawyers are often appointed as arbitrators in energy, contractual and construction cases. The firm has offices in Geneva and Zürich, as well as team members based in London to broaden its ability to handle international arbitration.
Work Highlights
- Lalive represented Prairie Mining in a USD1.5 billion UNCITRAL arbitration arising out of a mine and hard coking coal project in Poland.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"LALIVE excelled at handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"They help you to see the bigger picture. They are very good and also exceptional. Whenever they give advice, it's thought through."
"The team are excellent - high intensity, extremely straightforward, with an uncanny ability for solving complex problems."
"LALIVE excelled at handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"They help you to see the bigger picture. They are very good and also exceptional. Whenever they give advice, it's thought through."
"The team are excellent - high intensity, extremely straightforward, with an uncanny ability for solving complex problems."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Schneider has notable experience acting as president of ICSID proceedings and is honorary president of the Swiss Arbitration Association.
Matthias Scherer is one of the leading arbitrators in Switzerland, with particular experience in SCC and ICC proceedings, overseeing construction and post-M&A arbitrations. In addition he represents states in ICSID proceedings concerning bilateral investment treaties.
"It was a highly complicated case and he came up with a very thorough draft for the final award. It was impressive."
Bernd Ehle has experience representing clients in significant arbitrations under UNCITRAL and ICSID rules. He has further experience acting as an arbitrator in ICC and DIS arbitrations and he is dual-qualified in Germany and Switzerland.
"He stands out as an excellent lawyer."
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.
"She is fantastic."
"She's very brilliant. She's a diplomatic talent as well."
Noradèle Radjai represents clients in ICSID, UNCITRAL and SCC proceedings. She often acts in proceedings in the energy and banking and finance sectors.
"She is a very good advocate."
Melissa Magliana has notable experience representing clients in ICC arbitrations, usually involving either commercial or construction disputes. She also acts as co-arbitrator and chair in arbitral proceedings.
"Melissa Magliana is very convincing as counsel and very clear in her positions and also in oral presentations. She's very determined and assertive but not aggressive."
Joachim Knoll represents clients in UNCITRAL and ICSID arbitration proceedings. His expertise includes contractual disputes in the natural resources and construction sectors.
"Joachim Knoll is very competent and reliable."
"He's a balanced, calm professional."
Marc Veit is admitted to the Swiss Bar and is based in London. He has experience representing clients in arbitrations under a range of rules, including ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL. He often acts on disputes concerning bilateral investment treaties.
Werner Jahnel is admitted to the Bar in both Austria and Switzerland and has experience acting as an arbitrator on proceedings seated in Vienna.
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