Arbitration
Global Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 1
About
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Our International Arbitration Group, which is one of the largest in Switzerland, comprises leading arbitration practitioners with extensive experience in a wide range of industries and complex arbitration matters not only in Switzerland and under Swiss law, but globally and under different laws. Our team is multicultural and multilingual, with diverse legal backgrounds. This enables us to understand our clients’ diverse perspectives and needs, and to handle matters governed by a wide array of laws, in various languages. We meet our clients’ expectations in terms of legal advice and strategy, and business and industry focus.
We act as lead counsel in disputes of all types and magnitude, including large, complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial, investment and sports disputes, seated in common law and civil law jurisdictions around the world. We act for states, state entities, multinational corporations, small and medium-size businesses and individual commercial players. Our team also has unrivalled experience in setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court.
Our representations range from pre-litigious advice over negotiation strategies to mediation, conciliation, adjudication, dispute boards, arbitration, arbitration-related litigation and (pre-trial) discovery to enforcement proceedings and strategies in Switzerland and elsewhere.
Chambers Review
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
- Schellenberg Wittmer represented the Republic of India before the Swiss Supreme Court in revision proceedings against a USD140 million UNCITRAL award.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are always on time and effective."
"They have a brilliant team and they are really strong."
"They are always on time and effective."
"They have a brilliant team and they are really strong."
Notable Practitioners
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 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 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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Switzerland
Members
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Anna Kozmenko
Anya George
Head of Department
Head of Department
Julie Raneda
Peter Burckhardt
Philipp Groz
Stefan Leimgruber
Industries
Provided by Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Automotive
Energy upstream and downstream
Finance and banking transactions
Hotel and hospitality
Information technology, patent and other intellectual property related disputes
Investment disputes
Joint ventures, consortium agreements and shareholders’ disputes
Licensing, technology transfer and distribution agreements
Luxury and consumer goods
Mergers and acquisitions
MiCommodities tradingning & minerals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Sports-related commercial disputes
Transportation, aviation, shipping and maritime disputes
infrasucture, construction and engineering