Franz Schwarz
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : International Arbitration
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About
Provided by Franz Schwarz
Practice Areas
Franz Schwarz focuses on complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. He has extensive experience with arbitral practice, procedure and advocacy both in civil and common law systems.
Career
Mr. Schwarz has been involved in more than 250 arbitrations as counsel and arbitrator, both ad-hoc and before all major arbitral institutions (including ICC, LCIA, Vienna and Stockholm), at multiple seats and governed by a broad variety of substantive and procedural laws. His practice focuses on joint venture, M&A, financial services, project finance, as well as commercial and corporate disputes.
Professional Memberships
Mr. Schwarz currently serves as Vice President of the Vienna International Arbitration Centre and a member of the Executive Board of the Swiss Arbitration Association. He is also a member of the IBA Arbitration Sub-Committee on the New York Convention; the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, LCIA, DIS and the Swiss and Austrian Arbitration Associations.
Publications
Mr. Schwarz has also published extensively on topical issues of arbitration law. He is the co-author of The Vienna Rules—A Commentary on International Arbitration in Austria (Kluwer Law International 2009, 2nd edition forthcoming).
Personal
MCIArb, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 2001
LLM, London School of Economics and Political Science, 1999, with Merits
Mag iur, University of Vienna School of Law, 1995, Top of Class
Chambers Review
UK
Franz Schwarz is vice chair of the firm's international arbitration group. He has notable credentials in the pharmaceutical and banking sectors, and regularly acts in arbitrations governed by ICSID and ICC rules.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Franz is very responsive and demonstrates a deep understanding of the client's needs.His drafting is truly impressive."
"Franz is a very talented advocate."
"Franz was very accurate in his management."
"Franz is really excellent."
"Franz is very responsive and demonstrates a deep understanding of the client's needs.His drafting is truly impressive."
"Franz is a very talented advocate."
"Franz was very accurate in his management."
"Franz is really excellent."