Arbitration | Europe

Homburger is a top-tier arbitration practice with excellent experience in commercial arbitrations. The law firm often acts in high-value post-M&A and transactional arbitration cases, with further activity in arbitrations relating to supply agreements, distribution agreements and construction contract disputes. Homburger assists clients with cases in major tribunals such as the Swiss Arbitration Centre and ICC. In addition to frequently acting as arbitration counsel, members of the firm have experience appearing as arbitrators.

Lalive boasts a strong team for bilateral investment treaty disputes and construction arbitration. It also acts for sovereign entities. The law firm represents clients in product liability arbitration, as well as supply cases, and advises clients on set-aside proceedings. The lawyers are often appointed as arbitrators in energy, contractual and construction cases. The firm has offices in Geneva and Zürich, as well as team members based in London to broaden its ability to handle international arbitration.

Lenz & Staehelin has a formidable team with a well-respected arbitration practice. The law firm frequently assists with investor-state arbitrations and investment treaty disputes, acting for both states and corporate clients. Lenz & Staehelin has further activity in corporate arbitration, including post-M&A cases, as well as construction arbitrations. The law firm also represents clients in commercial arbitrations, including distribution agreement disputes. The team further assists with set-aside proceedings.

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.

Bär & Karrer boasts a strong team representing corporations in arbitration cases. The law firm has notable experience in cross-border matters, acting on ICC and Swiss Rules arbitrations as well as those of other arbitral institutions. Bär & Karrer is known for construction arbitration, with members of the team regularly being appointed as presiding arbitrators. The law firm also advises on corporate arbitrations, including post-M&A and contract disputes. Bär & Karrer is able to cater to clients in the country's different language regions, thanks to its offices in Basel, Geneva, Lugano and Zürich.

Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler is a Geneva-based specialist arbitration boutique with a superb track record in international arbitrations. The lawyers are particularly well known for acting as arbitrators in international cases involving shareholder and construction disputes. The firm also handles sport arbitration.

Pestalozzi has a respected practice offering services on a wide range of arbitration matters. The practice is regularly engaged to handle international commercial disputes under ICC rules, with further activity in arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules. The law firm frequently handles damages claims and setting aside proceedings. Pestalozzi assists with proceedings in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, construction and energy.

Boutique firm Peter & Kim advises on commercial disputes, BIT and M&A arbitrations, as well as supply agreement cases. The law firm regularly acts for high-profile clients from the oil and energy industries. Peter & Kim also advises on arbitral awards.

Walder Wyss possesses a notable bench active in a range of commercial arbitrations, often under ICC rules and frequently involving commercial agreements. The law firm is well placed to assist with corporate arbitrations, such as shareholders' agreement, share purchase agreement and post-M&A disputes. Walder Wyss is also experienced in handling arbitration proceedings under Swiss Rules, and several team members have experience acting as arbitrators.

Kellerhals Carrad advises on a range of disputes, including insurance, construction and licensing arbitration, as well as distribution agreements cases. In addition to acting as counsel, members of the team also sit on arbitration panels. The firm also has a strong reputation for handling sports law disputes.

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.

Sidley Austin assists clients with arbitration proceedings across a variety of sectors, including the media, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Sidley Austin is experienced in handling matters under LCIA rules, as well as liability disputes and contractual arbitration. The law firm is well placed to advise on multi-jurisdictional arbitration proceedings.

Baker McKenzie is particularly active in corporate and contractual arbitration, including representing clients in licensing and supply agreement cases. The law firm acts for clients in the energy, banking and technology sectors. Clients benefit from Baker McKenzie's ability to leverage team members in other offices to assist with cross-border disputes.

Lustenberger + Partners is a disputes-focused boutique that advises on cases relating to construction and the termination of commercial contracts. Lustenberger + Partners frequently represents clients in commercial arbitrations relating to activities in Asia and the Middle East, and is adept at handling ICC arbitrations. The team has further experience in investment arbitration and post-M&A disputes. The law firm handles claims in the technology and energy industries.

MLL Legal represents clients in both national and international arbitration. The team's areas of expertise include disputes concerning joint venture and contractual disputes, as well as distribution agreements. The law firm is also experienced in investor-state arbitration and disputes relating to bilateral investment treaties. MLL Legal also advises on construction-related disputes.

Nater Dallafior is a disputes-focused boutique with a strong reputation for commercial arbitration mandates in a range of sectors. The law firm acts on commercial agreements, insurance disputes and investment cases. The team members sit as presidents, co-arbitrators and sole arbitrators in tribunals, handling cases under all major arbitral rules.

Patocchi & Marzolini is a boutique arbitration firm handling cases under all major arbitral rules. The law firm represents clients in a range of disputes, including construction. The lawyers also sit as arbitrators.

rothorn legal advises on commercial and construction disputes under a range of arbitral rules, including those of the ICC and ICSID. The law firm also acts on the enforcement of foreign awards and BIT-related disputes. rothorn legal is popular with clients from the energy, pharmaceutical and transportation sectors. Team members have experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator.