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Lenz & Staehelin has enjoyed a leading position in international arbitration for a number of decades. Its attorneys have been involved in several hundred international arbitrations, either as counsel for a party or sitting as arbitrators. The firm has been handling disputes under the rules of all major institutions (including ICC, Swiss Arbitration Centre, LCIA, AAA, VIAC, CAS, WIPO, ICSID, DIAC) as well as UNCITRAL and ad hoc arbitration. The firm's arbitration practice is also regularly ranked first tier by the relevant publications and league tables, including Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

In addition to Swiss lawyers, our practice group includes attorneys from, or qualified in, other jurisdictions (currently from the US, UK, Australia and Germany).

Chambers Review

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Arbitration - Switzerland

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What the Team is Known For

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 further assists with set-aside proceedings.

Strengths

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"They have an excellent ability to legally dissect the core issues under pressure and provide top-notch advice."

Arbitration respondent
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"The Lenz & Staehelin team has a strong knowledge of the basics of Swiss law combined with excellent commercial understanding."

Arbitration respondent
Europe

"They are very good professionals of high calibre and efficiency. They are highly pragmatic. They have commercial awareness to a high degree."

Arbitration respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Harold Frey
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Harold Frey
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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. He also has notable experience in investor-state arbitrations and Swiss Rules proceedings.

"Harold Frey is an excellent lawyer and strategist with a clear focus on the essentials."

"Harold has an excellent combination of legal and commercial balance."

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Xavier Favre-Bulle
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Xavier Favre-Bulle
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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.

"He is excellent as arbitrator. He knows files inside out and is apparently able to identify key issues for the tribunal to decide on."

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Arbitration Counsel
Harold Frey
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Harold Frey
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Xavier Favre-Bulle
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Xavier Favre-Bulle
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Members

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Daniel Tunik

Fadri Lenggenhager

Harold Frey

Harold Frey

Head of Department

Martin Aebi

Martin Burkhardt

Xavier Favre-Bulle

Xavier Favre-Bulle

Head of Department

Industries

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IP

M&A-related disputes

State contracts

banks and financial institutions

construction and engineering projects

energy

joint ventures

licensing and sports

luxury goods

pharmaceutical

privatization and investment arbitration

sales and distribution

telecommunications