Matthias Scherer

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 1

Arbitrators

Switzerland

4 Years Ranked

Band 2

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Europe-wide

8 Years Ranked

Band 2

Arbitration Counsel

Switzerland

4 Years Ranked

Band 3

Arbitration (International)

Europe-wide

14 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Matthias Scherer

Europe

Practice Areas

International arbitration and litigation, and commercial contracts disputes. Main areas: joint ventures, shareholders, M&A, distribution, sales, construction and engineering, and State-investor disputes.

Career

Partner since 2002. Designated by Switzerland to the ICSID Panel of Arbitrators (2021). Acted as counsel in over 200 arbitration and ADR proceedings under various rules (ICC, ICSID, Swiss Rules, LCIA, UNCITRAL, VIAC, CAS/TAS, Stockholm Chamber, etc.), subject to both civil and common law procedural and substantive laws; frequently represents parties in arbitral matters before the Swiss Supreme Court.

Professional Memberships

Including: Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA), past Vice-Chair; past member of the arbitration committee of the Swiss Chambers of Commerce and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Member of numerous panels of arbitrators and professional associations, including Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), German Institute of Arbitration (DIS) and LCIA.

Publications

Editor in chief of the ASA Bulletin; Swiss correspondent for construction and engineering matters for the International Law Office; author of numerous publications in international dispute resolution.

Personal

Languages: English, German, French

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Europe

Arbitrators - Switzerland

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Matthias Scherer is one of the leading arbitrators in Switzerland, with particular experience in SCC and ICC proceedings, overseeing construction and post-M&A arbitrations. In addition he represents states in ICSID proceedings concerning bilateral investment treaties.

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Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Clients appreciate Matthias Scherer for his expertise in high-profile investor-state arbitrations under ICSID rules, where he mostly acts for European states. He is also in demand as an arbitrator, sitting in ICC and SCC tribunals in Switzerland and Stockholm.

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Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"It was a highly complicated case and he came up with a very thorough draft for the final award. It was impressive."

Arbitrators respondent
Europe

"Matthias is a refined professional. He is clever, intuitive, determined and an extraordinary cross-examiner."

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators respondent
Europe

"His composure, vision and vast knowledge have more than proved their effectiveness over the years."

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators respondent
Europe

"It was a highly complicated case and he came up with a very thorough draft for the final award. It was impressive."

Arbitrators respondent
Europe

"Matthias is a refined professional. He is clever, intuitive, determined and an extraordinary cross-examiner."

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators respondent
Europe

"His composure, vision and vast knowledge have more than proved their effectiveness over the years."

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators respondent
Europe

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Band 3

Matthias Scherer

Europe Guide 2024

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About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Publications

Personal

Chambers Review

Europe

Arbitrators - Switzerland

Individual Editorial

Arbitration Counsel - Switzerland

Individual Editorial

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Individual Editorial

Arbitration (International) - Europe-wide

Individual Editorial

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