Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
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Niederer Kraft Frey is a robust practice with notable expertise in contractual arbitration, particularly in relation to energy and infrastructure projects. The law firm also advises on corporate and post-M&A disputes, as well as construction law issues. Lawyers from Niederer Kraft Frey also sit as sole arbitrators and co-arbitrators in proceedings under ICC and Swiss rules.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Niederer Kraft Frey maintains a highly skilled and experienced team combining cross-divisional knowledge and services."
"Niederer Kraft Frey team members have a great teamwork spirit and are down-to-earth and friendly."
"They have the ability to see the real issues."
"Niederer Kraft Frey maintains a highly skilled and experienced team combining cross-divisional knowledge and services."
"Niederer Kraft Frey team members have a great teamwork spirit and are down-to-earth and friendly."
"They have the ability to see the real issues."
Notable Practitioners
Frank Spoorenberg often acts as chair, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator in Swiss Rules and ICC arbitrations, particularly in contractual and construction disputes.
"Frank Spoorenberg was extremely well prepared in the hearings."
Daniel Eisele acts in commercial arbitration, including contractual disputes. He often acts for clients in the energy and natural resources and insurance sectors.
"Daniel Eisele has a powerful way of presenting a case. He has a calm, measured style that is very persuasive, and his client skills and responsiveness are second to none."
"Daniel cuts through information to get to the key issues of the case and is very persistent."
"He is a very clever advocate and finds the right tone and the best argument. Daniel's key ability is to present the most complex case in a simple and comprehensible manner."
"He is very responsive and extremely reliable and never, ever lets a client down."
Ernst Schmid is frequently appointed as chair of arbitrations under Swiss, Viennese and UNCITRAL rules.