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Arbitration - Switzerland
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What the team is known for

Schellenberg Wittmer is a noteworthy arbitration practice that has experience in cases involving Asian and European sovereign states. The law firm frequently advises on commercial disputes, including claims arising out of sale contracts and distribution agreements alongside post-M&A disputes and set-aside proceedings before ICC and UNCITRAL tribunals. Its lawyers also have experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical, energy and construction sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Schellenberg Wittmer represented the Republic of India before the Swiss Supreme Court in revision proceedings against a USD140 million UNCITRAL award.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elliott Geisinger
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Elliott Geisinger
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Elliott Geisinger remains one of the most highly regarded arbitration counsel in Switzerland. He has particular expertise in construction disputes and is further active on matters relating to contracts. He also has a strong reputation as an arbitrator, frequently acting as co-arbitrator in commercial disputes under ICC rules.

"Elliott is a very impressive advocate and he commands the room but is also an impressive drafter and analytical thinker."

"He is goal-oriented and meets expectations every time."

Christopher Boog
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Christopher Boog
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Christopher Boog has particular experience representing clients in ICC arbitrations, including advising on contractual disputes, construction arbitration, professional liability cases and investor-state disputes. He has notable experience representing clients in arbitrations seated in Singapore. Additionally he has further experience with UNCITRAL and SIAC proceedings.

"He knows how to bring his point to the tribunal without overplaying things. He's very efficient and nice to work with."

Philippe Bärtsch
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Philippe Bärtsch
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Philippe Bärtsch represents clients in distribution disputes, post-M&A cases and set-aside proceedings. He is also active in arbitrations within the sporting, pharmaceutical and maritime sectors.

"He provides perfect counsel both orally and written, with excellent and clear written form which is to the point."

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Switzerland

Arbitration Counsel

Elliott Geisinger
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Elliott Geisinger
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Christopher Boog
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Christopher Boog
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Philippe Bärtsch
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Philippe Bärtsch
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Arbitrators

Elliott Geisinger
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Elliott Geisinger
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Christopher Boog
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Christopher Boog
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Members

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Anna Kozmenko

Anya George

Christopher Boog

Christopher Boog

Head of Department

Elliott Geisinger

Elliott Geisinger

Head of Department

Julie Raneda

Philipp Groz

Philippe Bärtsch

Philippe Bärtsch

Head of Department

Stefan Leimgruber

Industries

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Automotive

Commodities trading

Energy upstream and downstream

Finance and banking transactions

Hotel and hospitality

Information technology, patent and other intellectual property related disputes

Infrastructure, construction and engineering

Investment disputes

Joint ventures, consortium agreements and shareholders’ disputes

Licensing, technology transfer and distribution agreements

Luxury and consumer goods

Mergers and acquisitions

Mining & minerals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Sports-related commercial disputes

Transportation, aviation, shipping and maritime disputes