International Arbitration

Our firm boasts extensive experience in serving as counsel in international arbitrations governed by various laws and institutional rules, such as those of the ICC, LCIA, DIS, SCC, VIAC, Swiss Rules, SIAC, and UNCITRAL. Our practice covers a wide range of industries, from traditional sectors such as construction, insurance, energy or banking, to emerging areas such as crypto and fintech. Our partners are also frequently appointed as arbitrators in significant arbitration cases.

Our approach to arbitration

Our foremost goal is to assist our clients in achieving their strategic goals efficiently, and with a commercial focus. We understand that preventing disputes from arising is often the most advantageous approach for our clients. Nevertheless, we do not shy away from pursuing a matter to the end – relentlessly.

Recognizing the uniqueness of each dispute, we craft a strategy tailored to the specific case, drawing on our extensive knowledge and experience to devise innovative and creative solutions.

Our teams are designed to be lean and effective, with our partners actively involved at every stage, ensuring our clients receive top-tier service. We are convinced that it is the quality of advice and advocacy, not the volume of lawyer hours, that makes the difference in complex international disputes.

We are independent and conflict-free

As an independent law firm based in Switzerland, we have the liberty to collaborate with any advisor globally. We regularly serve as the central coordinator for all legal representatives involved in a strategy that spans multiple jurisdictions. Our lack of affiliation with any international networks or global offices allows us to partner with the most suitable lawyers for each specific dispute and work alongside our clients' existing advisors worldwide.

Our firm's independence and focus solely on dispute resolution enable us to take on cases that many other firms cannot, due to conflicts of interest. We are a preferred firm for conflict referral work, trusted by some of the world's largest law firms to protect their clients' interests. This trust cements our status as premier specialists in international arbitration.

Finally, our conflict free position ensures that our partners are free to serve as arbitrators.

Track Record

Ad-hoc arbitration seated in Switzerland representing Swiss and US companies in a dispute concerning the purchase of crypto tokens and violation of representations in financing transaction (USD 820 million).
Representation of a multinational agrochemical corporation in a coverage dispute against 14 insurers building an insurance tower consisting of three layers providing coverage under a liability insurance for USD 650 million in total under the Swiss Rules before an arbitral tribunal seated in Switzerland. The arbitrations proceedings encompass the coverage claim against the 8 insurers of the first excess layer of USD 250 million. The liability stems from liability proceedings in the US (multi district litigation) with hundreds of plaintiffs.
Representation of a multinational corporation in a coverage dispute under a liability insurance against its insurance tower consisting of four layers and 16 insurers, providing for coverage of USD 675 million in total. The seat of the arbitration was Switzerland and the Swiss Rules of Arbitration applied. The coverage dispute arose after the policyholder and certain co-insured entities were sued by thousands of US plaintiffs in a nation-wide class action and after the damage claims ended by means of a settlement pursuant to which the policyholder was obligated to pay compensation of more than USD 1.5 billion.
Representation in arbitration proceedings seated in Switzerland with under the Swiss Rules of Arbitration. The insurer disputed the validity of the arbitration agreement and the proceedings were limited to the question of jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal. The representation included proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court which confirmed the existence of the arbitration agreement.
Representation of a multinational company in the chemical industry against a competitor regarding the enforcement of a call option in a joint venture agreement after a change of control event. The proceedings were administered by the ICC. The amount in dispute was USD 140 million.
Representation of an agency company against a Spanish football club regarding the enforcement of claims under a representation agreement for the sale of sponsorship and licensing rights, including stadium naming rights. The proceedings were administered by the ICC. The amount in dispute was EUR 5 million.
Representation of a formula 1 driver against his racing team in proceedings under the Swiss Rules to enforce contractual claims. The amount in dispute was CHF 10 million.
Representation of a football club against FIFA challenging the closed league system before CAS.
ICC Rules arbitration representing a construction company regarding plant construction in Eastern Europe (CHF 20 million).
ICC Rules arbitration representing Hungarian gas trader against Ukrainian company for payment of penalties under gas delivery agreement (USD 20 million).
Representation of a multinational company in the chemical industry in arbitration proceedings under the ICC Rules against a Swiss listed company regarding the enforcement of a call option in a joint venture agreement (amount in dispute of USD 140 million).
Representation of several National Sports Associations in arbitration proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against an International Sports Federation regarding the annulment of a resolution of the members' meeting.
Representation of a formula 1 driver against his racing team in arbitration proceedings under the Swiss Rules to enforce contractual claims (amount in dispute of CHF 10 million).
Representation of several entities of an Austrian media group in a number of arbitration proceedings under the Swiss Rules of Arbitration concerning a dispute amongst their shareholders.
Ad-hoc arbitration seated in Switzerland representing US company against Eastern European state-owned company regarding illegal termination of agency agreement (USD 10 million).
ICC Rules arbitration representing a market maker against a crypto exchange regarding termination of services agreement (USD 6 million).
Swiss Rules arbitration representing Chinese company regarding contested payments under financing agreement with Swiss start up (USD 6 million).
Aerosuisse Rules arbitration representing owner of private jets fleet regarding operations manager’s breach of duties (CHF 5 million).
Swiss Rules arbitration representing Turkish company regarding outstanding receivable for lease of aircrafts (EUR 2 million).
Emergency Arbitration and subsequent Swiss Rules proceedings representing a Turkish distributor of consumer electronics in a dispute about unlawful termination (EUR 3 million).
Swiss Rules arbitration representing commodity trader in dispute relating to dissolution of joint venture (CHF 0.5 million).
Swiss rules arbitration representing claimant in a loan-repayment dispute under lex mercatoria rules (EUR 9 million).
ICC arbitration in Zurich representing a Croatian company against a Chinese raw materials supplier (over EUR 2 million).
Recognition and enforcement (incl. attachment of assets and setting aside objections against enforcement proceedings) of an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal seated in London under the rules of the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) in London.
Recognition of an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal seated in Paris under the ICC-Rules.
Recognition of an arbitral award rendered by a tribunal seated in Vienna under the VIAC-Rules.
Representing a Croatian company in a Vienna-seated ICC arbitration with an Austrian company.
Representing a Czech national in Swiss Rules arbitration regarding a disputed loan-repayment claim under lex mercatoria rules.
Representing in ICC arbitration a pharmaceutical company in a patent licensing arbitration with a licensee.
Representing in ICC arbitration a pharmaceutical company in a contract termination dispute with a distributor.
Emergency Arbitration and subsequent Swiss Rules proceedings representing a Turkish distributor of consumer electronics in a dispute about unlawful termination.
Representing a defendant in an arbitral award enforcement action brought by the award creditor (over CHF 240 million).
Representing the creditor in award enforcement action in Switzerland relating to an arbital award issued in Belgrade, Serbia.

Representation of a US investor in an investor-state dispute with an Eastern European State.
Representation of a European investor in investor-state dispute with a European State.

Emergency Arbitrator in Swiss Rules proceedings between Swiss and Brazilian parties regarding TV broadcasting rights and bank guarantees governed by Swiss law (USD 95 million).
Co-Arbitrator in ICC Rules proceedings seated in Switzerland between German and Italian parties regarding construction of food plant in Italy governed by Swiss law (USD 14 million).
Emergency Arbitrator in Swiss Rules proceedings regarding a crypto token generation event (fundraising) and thereto connected services (USD 5 million).
Party appointed arbitrator in an ICC case between a major producer of phosphate fertilizer and a company for the engineering, construction, and service of industrial plants regarding claims under a supply contract governed by CISG with an amount in dispute of approx. USD 53 million.
Party appointed arbitrator in an ICC case between a distributor of pharmaceutical, medical supply and health care products and a manufacturer of products for dermatological treatments regarding claims under a distribution/agency agreement under Swiss law with an amount in dispute of approx. USD 70 million.
Chair in a case administered by the Swiss Arbitration Centre between two investment companies regarding a Sales and Purchase Agreement regarding the acquisition of a group of companies under Liechtenstein law, including procedural issues on res iudicata, with an amount in dispute of approx. CHF 176 million.
Chair in an ICC case between an engineering and machine manufacturer and a company building power plants under a supply contract under Swiss law regarding damages claims of EUR 7 million. The seat of the arbitration was in South-Korea.
Party-appointed arbitrator in three disputes regarding commodity trading agreements under the LCIA with values in dispute in amounts between USD 3 and 6 million.
Party-appointed arbitrator in a SAC case between two multinational companies under a merger agreement with an amount in dispute exceeding CHF 200 million.
Emergency Arbitrator under the Swiss Rules in a dispute between two multinational companies on an Agreement on Licensing regarding the continued supply of patented products after termination of the Agreement on Licensing.
Sole Arbitrator in expedited proceedings under the ICC Rules in a case between a financial company and a crypto currency exchange regarding the interpretation of agreements regarding various cryptocurrencies under Spanish law.
Co-Arbitrator in Swiss Rules proceedings between Russian and Spanish parties regarding sale of coal and AML-issues in payment of purchase price governed by English law (USD 3.5 million).
Sole Arbitrator in ICC Rules proceedings between German and Brazilian regarding construction project in Brazil governed by Swiss law (USD 800,000).
Sole Arbitrator in ICC Rules proceedings between German and Irish parties regarding distribution of medical and laboratory equipment governed by German law (USD 750,000).
Co-Arbitrator in LCIA proceedings between Russian and American parties regarding sale of steel governed by English law (USD 500,000).
Sole Arbitrator in Istanbul-seated arbitration between a Turkish and an Uzbek company (USD 500,000).
Sole Arbitrator in Swiss Rules proceedings between Ukrainian and Polish parties relating to laboratory services in pharmaceutical industry governed by Ukrainian law (EUR 120,000).
Sole Arbitrator in Swiss Rules proceedings between Swiss and French parties regarding post-M&A dispute governed by Swiss law (CHF 100,000).
Sole Arbitrator in Swiss Rules arbitration between German and Russian parties over construction project (EUR 1 million).
Co-arbitrator in ad hoc arbitration in Switzerland between US and a European company (over EUR 1 million).