Arbitration
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
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Provided by Lenz & Staehelin
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
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
Provided by Chambers
"They have an excellent ability to legally dissect the core issues under pressure and provide top-notch advice."
"The Lenz & Staehelin team has a strong knowledge of the basics of Swiss law combined with excellent commercial understanding."
"They are very good professionals of high calibre and efficiency. They are highly pragmatic. They have commercial awareness to a high degree."
"They have an excellent ability to legally dissect the core issues under pressure and provide top-notch advice."
"The Lenz & Staehelin team has a strong knowledge of the basics of Swiss law combined with excellent commercial understanding."
"They are very good professionals of high calibre and efficiency. They are highly pragmatic. They have commercial awareness to a high degree."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lenz & Staehelin
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Lenz & Staehelin
Daniel Tunik
Fadri Lenggenhager
Head of Department
Martin Aebi
Martin Burkhardt
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Lenz & Staehelin
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