Handling a range of complex and cross-border disputes, ‘constructive and positive’ Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s arbitration capabilities encompass, among other areas, technology, sports and oil and gas related matters. Jointly steering the practice is ‘outstanding’ Nadja Jaisli Kull and Pascal Hachem, the former of whose wide-ranging expertise across pharma, banking and finance and construction disputes strengthens the practice.  Cesare Jermini leverages his domestic and international experience to advise clients on a diverse array of disputes. Aurélie Conrad Hari possesses a wealth of experience in handling complex multi-jurisdictional disputes , with Matthew Reiter enhancing the practice with his strong grounding in criminal investigations, white collar crimes, enforcement proceedings and international judicial assistance. Former practice head Pierre-Yves Gunter departed the firm in April 2023 to found Gunter Arbitration.

Known for the diverse array of blue-chip clients in its client roster, ‘top tier’ Homburger’s international capabilities and expansive industry experience ensures it maintains a strong presence in the arbitration sphere. The team is regarded as a ‘truly international team of talented disputes lawyers’ that is ‘extraordinarily qualified’ and ‘personally engaged’. Joint practice head Balz Gross is a well-known name in this space who also sits as arbitrator, while fellow practice head Mariella Orelli possesses considerable prowess in the fields of energy and financial services. Gabrielle Nater-Bass is well-versed in joint ventures, shareholder agreements and M&A disputes, among others, while Felix Dasser contributes his in-depth expertise in international commercial disputes. Stefanie Pfisterer is recommended for her strong practice that encompasses disputes arising out of M&A transactions, joint ventures and shareholder agreements, as well as international sales contracts, with Dilber Devitre being another key name to note in the practice.

With extensive capabilities across a multitude of complex multi-jurisdictional arbitrations, LALIVE‘s practice maintains a particularly strong presence in the construction and infrastructure, energy, mining, and pharma sectors. The practice is praised for its ‘impressive partner engagement from high-level strategy to the tiniest details’. Joachim Knoll and Melissa Magliana with their vast expertise in managing international commercial arbitration for a varied host of clients. Former practice head Matthias Scherer is a strong choice for clients requiring assistance with disputes arising from joint ventures and M&A, among others, while Veijo Heiskanen is pre-eminent within the areas of commercial and investment arbitration. Marc Veit utilises his multi-jurisdictional expertise to handle disputes arising from energy, telecoms and life sciences sectors, with Bernd Ehle being another name to note in the practice.

A team recommended for its ‘truly global outlook’ and ‘great communication and organisational skills’, Lenz & Staehelin has recently been engaged by an impressive roster of clients to assist with mandates including post-M&A and construction disputes, as well as substantive and procedural matters produced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis. It is pre-eminent with a diverse scope of sectors, from energy and telecoms to luxury goods and sports. ‘Exquisite top-performing colleague’ Harold Frey and ‘one of the leading arbitration practitioners’ Xavier Favre-Bulle spearhead the team from the firm’s Zurich and Geneva offices respectively. The former is especially noted for his vast experience in construction and M&A disputes on an international scale, and the latter utilises his wide-ranging experience to take on the role of President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre. Commercial litigator Martin Burkhardt and IP expert Thierry Calame further bolster the practice. Daniel Tunik is notably active in the banking sector, and Martin Aebi consistently covers construction, M&A and banking arbitration.

‘Excellent’ Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler routinely handles a diverse scope of international mandates, undertaking complex work across the commercial areas with particular visibility within the sports sector. ‘Exceptional’ Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler and Laurent Lévy, alongside ‘outstanding’ Sébastien Besson and Antonio Rigozzi, jointly steer the team. Besson’s stellar client roster comprises Swiss and multinational companies, ultra-high net worth individuals, and state entities, while Rigozzi contributes his considerable sports expertise to the group. Michele Potestà specialises in international commercial and investment arbitration, and Silja Schaffstein is a key contact for banking and finance, pharma and gene technology related disputes.

Covering a diverse scope of industries in its practice, Pestalozzi‘s ‘very well-prepared and experienced’ arbitration team is especially noted for its in-depth capabilities within commodities and banking related disputes as well as internal investigations. Active at both a national and international level, the team is a strong choice for states and state-owned entities, as well as private clients, for assistance with civil, criminal and regulatory disputes. Laurent Killias, who is geared to assist with disputes arising from construction, civil engineering and R&D, jointly leads the practice alongside Thomas Legler, who is a reputed expert within the IP, IT and data protection arenas. Michael Kramer utilises his tri-lingual capabilities to advise clients on a range of international commercial arbitration across the fields of banking, pharma and commodities, while Thomas Rohner is entrusted with asset tracing and a host of commercial disputes. Alexandra Johnson, who is noted for her ‘exceptional responsiveness, unwavering client focus, and razor-sharp acumen’, is also active at both a national and international level. Lukas Rusch’s wide ranging expertise consists of, but is not limited to, construction, insurance and investor-state disputes.

Demonstrating strengths in commercial, investment and sports related arbitration, ‘high-quality’ firm Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd features a varied arbitration practice that covers construction, life sciences and financial services disputes. Co-lead and global chair Elliott Geisinger acts in complex commercial disputes and in investor-state cases, while fellow co-lead Christopher Boog holds a prominent presence within international commercial, investment and sports related arbitrations. Rounding out the team’s leadership is Philippe Bärtsch, who is capable of advising clients on disputes arising from M&A transactions, construction and infrastructure projects, and distribution contracts, among others. Anya George capitalises on her considerable multi-jurisdictional expertise to represent states, state-owned entities and private companies in a variety of arbitrations, while Stefan Leimgruber regularly represents parties before Swiss courts, often handling the enforcement of foreign awards.

Charles Adams leads Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP‘s ‘proactive, strategic and cost effective’ arbitration practice, which is noted for its capabilities in assisting clients with complex arbitrations arising from infrastructure, energy projects, financial services and technology sectors, among others. Adams, who operates from the firm’s Geneva office, is also global co-head of the firm’s worldwide International Arbitration Practice Group. Vanessa Liborio frequently handles matters pertaining to major infrastructure projects and joint venture agreements, while James Hargrove possesses extensive experience in banking and financial services, real estate and shipping disputes, among others. Rena Scott and Ali Al Khasawneh are also recommended.

Active across a range of industry sectors including commodities, trading and pharma, the ‘agile, creative and strategic’ team at Walder Wyss Ltd. retains a strong market position in relation to construction, plant and equipment engineering disputes, with a practice that comprises a diverse array of sectors. Dieter Hofmann spearheads the practice, specialising in construction, joint venture, shareholders and post M&A disputes, while Micha Bühler maintains an active presence in the Zurich Commercial Court. Commercial and investment arbitrator Michael Feit further enhances the group’s expertise, alongside Andrea Meier and Diana Akikol, who often represent parties in disputes relating to large industrial and infrastructure projects.

Regularly engaged by clients operating within the construction, chemical and technology sectors, Kellerhals Carrard demonstrates particular prowess in sports and commercial arbitration proceedings. The practice is jointly led by Bern-based Bernhard Berger, whose caseload includes disputes concerning agency and distribution, joint ventures and industrial projects, and Basel-based Olivier Mosimann, who is particularly active in high-tech, energy and maritime sectors, to name a few areas. Commercial disputes expert Martin Molina and Henry Peter, who principally focuses on company law. Isabelle Romy is also recommended.

‘Excellent’ Niederer Kraft Frey AG is well-versed in handling disputes arising from the financial services, chemicals and commodities, as well as media and sport sectors. Daniel Eisele spearheads the practice, while Frank Spoorenberg often sits as co-arbitrator, sole arbitrator and chairman on a variety of proceedings. Boris Vittoz focuses on international commercial disputes, and Valerie Meyer Bahar maintains a prevalent position within the financial and insurance sectors. Tamir Livschitz and Anja Vogt departed the team in September 2023, joining 5Gambit Disputes Ltd.

Leveraging its global network across Geneva, Berne, Seoul and Sydney, Peter & Kim’s international practice routinely undertakes a variety of construction and mining matters, oil and gas and energy disputes, alongside strengths in international sales disputes. ‘Invaluable’ Wolfgang Peter leads the team, which is active in M&A disputes among other matters. Konstantin Christie primarily focuses on international public and investment arbitration, while Flavio Peter’s wide-ranging expertise incorporates disputes relating to construction contracts, gas supply contracts and post-M&A disputes. In January 2023, the team strengthened its sports law and arbitration practice with the arrival of partner Alexis Schoeb, who is based in Geneva and Sydney.

In addition to the firm's abilities within arbitrations themselves, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan (Schweiz) GmbH regularly represents clients before national courts concerning arbitration proceedings, handles high-stakes appeal proceedings and assists with the enforcement of arbitral awards against assets located in Switzerland. Co-lead Philippe Pinsolle is chair of the firm’s international arbitration practice for continental Europe and is noted for his capabilities in the energy, power, construction, and defence industries. Fellow co-lead Simon Vorburger’s wealth of experience includes acting as counsel in international commercial arbitrations as well handling investment treaty claims. Managing partner and finance disputes expert Thomas Werlen further bolsters the practice.

Anne Véronique Schlaepfer helms the ‘talented’ White & Case S.A. arbitration practice, noted for her representation of EPC contractors in global projects and with experience handling parallel proceedings particularly regarding the IP elements of a construction dispute. More broadly, the team demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the construction, mining and energy sectors, among others, whilst also possessing evident multijurisdictional capacity, covering complex mandates across Europe, the US, China, and the Middle East. Commercial arbitration expert Alexandre Mazuranic and Zelda Hunter, who has recently been engaged by clients to assist with engineering, power and biotech mandates, are other key members of the team.

Focusing on EMEA, the CEE/CIS region and Latin America, Archipel‘s ‘dynamic’ arbitration practice incorporates considerable cross-border expertise to provide arbitration advice in a commercial, sport and investment setting. The team is notably active across commodities, telecoms and engineering sectors, to name a few. Co-lead Guillaume Tattevin is active across a range of cross-border disputes, while fellow co-lead and ‘genuine expert’ Giulio Palermo is regularly retained by clients for mandates involving disputes arising from transnational sales contracts, joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements. Rounding out the team’s leadership is Laurence Ponty, whose strength lies in cross-border disputes as well as asset recovery and enforcement. Panagiotis Kyriakou is also recommended.

Capitalising on the firm's global network, Baker McKenzie‘s arbitration team possesses a capacity to handle disputes originating in complex infrastructural matters, post M&A and sports disputes, among others. The group counts multinationals, well-known banking institutions, individual shareholders and investors in its varied client roster. The ‘very experienced, sharp-minded’ Urs Zenhäusern and ‘excellent’ Luca Beffa, who is praised for his ‘great analytical skills’, jointly steer the practice. Joachim Frick is another key name to note in the practice.

Zurich-based Philipp Dickenmann and Geneva-based Daniel Kinzer lead the arbitration practice at CMS von Erlach Partners Ltd., a team which handles complex contentious construction mandates as well as commercial and contractual disputes. Key contact Niklaus Zaugg‘s strengths lie in managing construction projects and various supply agreement disputes. Olivier Carrard and Pierre Ducret contribute considerable expertise in the arena of sports, while Jodok Wicki possesses a wealth of experience in the remits of insurance law, among other areas.

Zurich-based Manuel Arroyo and Geneva-based Patrick Eberhardt spearhead the Eversheds Sutherland AG arbitration practice. ‘Outstanding’ Arroyo is noted for his extensive abilities in the commercial sphere as well as his strength in handling complex contractual disputes, while Eberhardt significantly strengthens the practice with his vast experience in international trade and trade finance. Peter Haas further enhances the practice with his coverage claims expertise and multifaceted work for a host of insurers. The team is also expanding its investor-state arbitration practice.

A ‘highly qualified’ team with a ‘global mindset’, Lustenberger + Partners operates regularly across the full gamut of dispute avoidance and resolution. The team holds an established presence across a multitude of sectors, from telecoms and pharma through to retail. Claudius Triebold leads the practice alongside Monika McQuillen and Michael Lazopoulos. Another name to note in the group is Beat Gino Koenig, who predominantly focuses on infrastructure projects, pharma and telecoms, as well as media and sport related mandates.

With considerable expertise across the public and private sectors, ‘very reactive and professional’ MLL Legal has handled an array of arbitrations in Switzerland and across Europe, Africa the Middle East and the Americas. The team maintains a strong presence in the fields of commercial, sports and investment disputes. Practice head Jean Marguerat is well-versed in the full range of commercial disputes. Urs Boller, who frequently handles matters pertaining to the sale of goods, construction projects and joint venture related disputes, and Jean-Marie Vulliemin, who is particularly active in art and sport law, are other notable names in the group.

Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte AG‘s strengths lie in the contentious realm, being retained by a variety of clients for assistance with disputes arising from commercial matters and intellectual property, to name a few. ‘Calm, strategic thinker’ Roberto Dallafior manages a comprehensive range of disputes, from contract and corporate mandates to insurance and banking issues. Benjamin Schumacher specialises in insurance and reinsurance disputes, with ‘highly committed’ Nino Sievi is entrusted by clients to advise on crypto and blockchain disputes. Mladen Stojiljković joined the team from VISCHER in February 2023. All named lawyers share leadership of the practice group.

Patocchi & Marzolini is a boutique firm specialising in arbitration and litigation. The practice routinely operates for multinational companies and top-tier financial institutions, with a demonstrable capacity to manage complex cross-border disputes. Founding partners Paolo Michele Patocchi and Paolo Marzolini spearhead the practice, with Daniel Durante also being recommended.

The ‘proactive’ team at  Rothorn Legal AG undertakes a diverse array of work that encompasses construction, automotive, energy and pharma and biotech areas, regularly undertaking commercial liability, supply chain and corporate law disputes. Nathalie Voser is capable of handling complex multijurisdictional disputes, and  James Menz is active in the transport, pharma, and biotech sectors, among others. Alongside them, Eliane Fischer notably focuses on oil and gas disputes as well as blockchain and crypto disputes.

Consisting of a ‘strong bench of experienced arbitration experts’, VISCHER stands out for its abilities within the fields of construction, aviation, transport and insurance. ‘Conscientious and thoughtful’ Daniele Favalli, ‘outstanding’  Christian Oetiker and Gerald Virleux jointly helm the department. Karin Graf particularly focuses on corporate disputes, commercial trade and banking matters, among others, while Thomas Weibel possesses a strong grounding in the financial services, defence, and aviation sectors.