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Alexis Schoeb
Alexis Schoeb
Alexis is a Swiss-qualified attorney-at-law, member of the Geneva Bar, with considerable experience as both arbitrator and counsel in complex commercial, investment and sport proceedings with high financial and media implications.  Over the last 20 years, he has been advising and representing individuals, companies and international organisations in international commercial, investment and sport disputes.  Alexis has acted as lead or co-counsel in more than 70 commercial and sports-related proceedings, before the main commercial arbitral institutions, as well as before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).  In particular, he has advised and represented high profile athletes, agents as well as some of Europe’s biggest football clubs. Alexis has also successfully represented clients before the Swiss Federal Tribunal on numerous occasions.  He is a recognised arbitrator, appointed to the list of arbitrators of several arbitration institutions and is a member of the UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (FSIArb).  Over the past 10 years, Alexis has been appointed in more than 100 cases as an arbitrator in international commercial or sport disputes involving, among others, construction, agency, distribution, licensing, joint venture and media contracts.  From 2018 to 2024, he has been a member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). He has also sat as arbitrator in more than 20 proceedings before arbitral tribunals of international sports federations (including UCI, AIBA, FIVB, etc.).  AREAS OF EXPERTISE International commercial arbitration International investment arbitration International sports arbitration INDUSTRY SECTORS Sports Media & entertainment  Energy & natural resources  Commodities trading  Web 3.0, blockchain & cryptocurrencies trading REPRESENTATIVE CASES Lead counsel in a USD 150 million dispute representing a trader in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading cryptocurrencies’ centralised exchanges.  Co-arbitrator in a construction dispute in the United Arab Emirates under the DIAC rules.  Co-Counsel for a football agent in a dispute related to agency fees in a >EUR 100 million transfer against an international football player.  Chairman of an arbitral tribunal in a banking dispute with seat in Switzerland.  Lead counsel of a large commodity trading company in an arbitration dispute with seat in London.  Chairman of an arbitral tribunal in a football-related TV Rights dispute of over USD 50 million.  Lead counsel for a top bicycle brand in a dispute related to major sponsorship agreements.  Sole arbitrator in a real estate dispute in Monaco with seat in Switzerland.  Co-counsel for a majority shareholder in the M&A operations related to the acquisition of the Haute Route Series by the Ironman Group.  Co-arbitrator in a post M&A dispute with seat in Switzerland.  Lead counsel for a service provider against the Olympic Games’ national organising committee in a dispute relation to a license agreement.  Co-counsel for FC BARCELONA before CAS in a transfer dispute involving the Brazilian player NEYMAR JR. and his first club SANTOS FC.  Lead counsel for a national football federation in an appeal filed before the Swiss Federal Tribunal against an arbitral award issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.  Lead counsel for a major broadcasting company in an arbitral dispute related to TV-rights.  Co-counsel for a trading company from Democratic Republic of Congo in an appeal filed before the Swiss Federal Tribunal against an arbitral award.  Lead counsel for a top professional athlete against the International Olympic committee in a dispute regarding his eligibility to participate in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.  Co-counsel for a European football club against the UEFA before CAS in relation to a match-fixing dispute.  Sole arbitrator in a CAS dispute between a national Olympic committee and an international federation related to the qualification at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.  Lead-counsel for a professional cycling team in a multimillion-dollar dispute against one of its main sponsors.  Co-counsel for a Korean athlete regarding the qualification at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.  Lead counsel for an international Australian football player in an anti-doping dispute at both national and CAS levels against a national anti-doping agency.  Lead counsel for a national football federation in an appeal filed before the Swiss Federal Tribunal against an arbitral award issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.  Co-counsel for a company in a dispute related to the management and the organisation of ATP (professional tennis) tournaments.  Co-counsel for FC BARCELONA in a multi-million dispute related to the purchase of an option right related to a rising-star player.  Lead counsel for a professional cycling team in the sale of the shares of its managing entity and the takeover of the UCI WorldTour licence.  Advising a major international Sport Federation in a contentious dispute with its constituents.  Co-counsel to a football club in a claim against a player’s agent in proceedings before the FIFA Player’s Status Committee and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) arbitration.  Counsel to the president of the Badminton World Federation in organizational disputes between the Badminton World Federation and other regional federations. The dispute related to the governance of the Badminton World Federation.  Co-counsel for a Continental Sports Federation in relation to a dispute relate to the organisation of a major multi-sport event.  Lead counsel for a World and Olympic champion in a doping matter.  Co-counsel for a major European football club against the UEFA before CAS in relation to financial fair-play.  Co-Counsel for a European football club against the UEFA related to disqualification from the UEFA Champions League.  QUOTES Alexis Schoeb wins plaudits as “a renowned and well-experienced CAS arbitrator”, with peers singling him out as “one of the very best in Switzerland”. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, Sports & Entertainment 2022 Alexis Schoeb receives applause for his “strong reputation as a go-to sports lawyer”, acting across a broad range of sports matters in arbitration proceedings. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, Sports & Entertainment 2020
Flavio Peter
Flavio Peter
Flavio Peter is a partner with Peter & Kim Ltd in Geneva and Zurich specializing in international and domestic arbitration and related litigation proceedings, including enforcement and attachment proceedings before local courts and setting aside proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. Flavio primarily acts as party representative in disputes arising under construction contracts, international sales contracts, disputes concerning long term gas supply contracts, but also agency and distribution agreements, joint venture contracts, and post-M&A disputes. Flavio regularly also sits as chairman, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator and has gained vast experience as administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals in several international and domestic arbitration proceedings (conducted in accordance with the ICC Arbitration and ADR Rules, Swiss Rules, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, VIAC Rules, DIS Rules as well as in ad hoc proceedings). During his professional experience Flavio has acted in more than 45 arbitrations under a variety of substantive laws, including in particular the laws of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Sweden, the US (e.g. Delaware and California) or England and Wales, and of course the CISG. Flavio is a member of the Swiss Arbitration Marketing Committee and co-chair of ASAbelow40. He holds a teaching assignment with the University of Zurich (for international arbitration and CISG) and is a Fellow of the CIArb. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration Distribution / Agency International Sales Construction Mergers & Acquisitions Enforcement / Attachments Commercial Litigation INDUSTRY SECTORS Aviation Construction & Engineering Energy Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical & Biotech Transportation REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in a USD > 250 million dispute representing a large Turkish construction firm in a construction related JV dispute under the ICC Rules. Counsel in a > USD 500 million dispute representing a mining conglomerate in an ICC arbitration concerning the building of a smelting facility. Lead counsel in a CHF 145 million arbitration under the Swiss Rules concerning sale and purchase of securities (under Liechtenstein/Austrian Law). Lead counsel in setting aside proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court successfully defending an Award rendered under the Swiss Rules, resulting in a seminal decision (BGE 147 III 379) on the question whether, after one of the initial arbitrators resigned and had to be replaced, an arbitral tribunal in its new formation has to repeat a hearing (and other important procedural steps). RANKING Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Global Leader in 2022/2023; Future Leader (non-partners section) (2017-2021) and one of the "Most Highly Recommended" practitioners (non-partners section, 2021) Ranked in the Legal 500 under Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Switzerland QUOTES Who's Who Legal (WWL): Global Leader-Arbitration 2022 / 2023: "Flavio is very experienced as both tribunal member and counsel in disputes” “He is diligent and focused in his approach” "Flavio is an excellent arbitration lawyer, who already has manifold experience in the field despite his young age" Who's Who Legal (WWL): Switzerland-Arbitration 2023: "the next big arbitration lawyer in Switzerland"
Hugo  Barbier
Hugo Barbier
Professor Dr. Hugo Barbier is a partner based in the Geneva office of Peter & Kim. Prof. Barbier has over ten years of expertise acting as counsel, arbitrator and consultant in cross-jurisdictional commercial and investment disputes spanning the globe including Europe, Africa, South America, the Baltics and Central Asia.  He regularly acts as counsel, legal expert, and arbitrator in international commercial and investment arbitrations (ICC, LCIA, SCC, HKIAC, SIAC, ad hoc arbitration). He is a Professor of Law (professeur agrégé des facultés de droit) in France and is widely published. Among his various publications, Professor Barbier is a co-author, along with ICC Secretary-General Alexander Fessas, of the annual commentary on ICC awards published in the Journal du Droit International (Clunet). His most recent works concentrate on investment arbitration. In addition to his expertise in arbitration, Prof. Barbier specializes in contract law. He is the co-author, along with the Professor Jacques Ghestin, of the “Treatise on Civil Law – General Introduction,” which is published in two volumes (volume 1 in 2018 and volume 2 in 2020). Since 2013, he has also been the author of the quarterly commentary on court decisions related to contract law in the Revue Trimestrielle de Droit Civil. Prof. Barbier is fluent in French, English, and Russian. Representative Cases Representing investors in a nephrite mining business against the Russian Federation in an ad hoc investment arbitration (UNCITRAL) based on the China-Russia 2006 investment treaty (proceedings in English) Representing a private Algerian company specializing in production of petroleum products against a Spanish company operating in the oil and gas sector in an ICC commercial arbitration (proceedings in English) Representing 73 cryptocurrency traders (crypto products: futures contracts and leveraged tokens) against a cryptocurrency exchange company in a HKIAC commercial arbitration (proceedings in English) Representing a cryptocurrency trader (crypto products: futures contracts) against a cryptocurrency exchange company in a HKIAC commercial arbitration (proceedings in English) Representing (co-counsel) a digital financial and commercial services platform in Togo against a French mobile phone operator in an ICC commercial arbitration (proceedings in French) Assisting a private equity fund incorporated in Luxembourg in a spin-off including the assignment of a claim in a SCC investment arbitration (negotiations in English) Tribunal member in an ICC investment arbitration based on a BIT between France and an African country (co-arbitrator, proceedings and award in French) Tribunal member in an ICC commercial arbitration on a lease agreement concluded to operate a port infrastructure in Africa (co-arbitrator, proceedings and award in French) Tribunal member in an ICC commercial arbitration on a consultant agreement between an aircraft manufacturer and an agent in South America (co-arbitrator, proceedings and award in English) Tribunal member in a SCC commercial arbitration on a lease agreement concluded to operate a heating system in a Baltic country (co-arbitrator, proceedings and award in English) Tribunal member in an ICC commercial arbitration on a subcontracting agreement in the construction of a sports complex (sole arbitrator, proceedings and award in Russian) Tribunal member in an ad hoc commercial arbitration on shareholders’ agreement between a French company and a Russian company (sole arbitrator, proceedings in Russian, case settled) Tribunal member in ad hoc domestic arbitrations including corporate disputes, distribution disputes, and other types of commercial disputes Advising in relation to investment arbitration, including: Advising the French Senate in the legislative implementation of the Agreement for the Termination of all Intra-EU Bilateral Investment Treaties Various arbitrations related to BITs between the Russian Federation and some East European States Various arbitrations related to BITs between African countries and France or other European States Advising in relation to arbitration of corporate disputes, including: Shareholders’ agreements across multiple business sectors Price and warranties in sales of shares Advising in relation to arbitration of other contractual disputes, including: Franchise and concession disputes Port concession disputes Assisting numerous investors in Interpol data processing, including: Requests for the deletion of a red notice Preemptive requests to prevent a future red notice
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer Yoo
Jennifer (Eun Kyung) Yoo is a partner at Peter & Kim in Seoul and is dual qualified in Korea and New York. Jennifer has represented and advised clients on a wide range of international arbitration and cross-border litigation cases. She has acted as counsel in international arbitrations conducted under various institutional rules including those of the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, KCAB, HKIAC, and UNCITRAL. In particular, she has extensive experience in disputes relating to large scale construction or development projects, involving multiple claims, parties, experts and counsel. She also has expertise in international trade and private international law issues. She frequently advises clients on international arbitration procedures, challenges and enforcement of international arbitral awards, and interim measures in respect of arbitration proceedings. Jennifer received an LL.M. from Harvard Law School in 2022, and her J.D. from Seoul National University in 2015. She is bilingual in Korean and English. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Korean Litigation Cross-Border Litigation Project Finance International project contracting Private International Law INDUSTRY SECTOR Construction & Engineering Energy & Power Real Estate REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel to a Korean EPC contractor against a consortium of Korea’s largest construction companies, in an LCIA arbitration seated in London and governed by English law concerning the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the UAE. Counsel to a major Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration arising out of a joint venture partnership formed for the development of an international business district in Korea. Counsel to a Korean steel manufacturing company in a SIAC arbitration against an Australian company, relating to steel fabrication and delivery works for a large-scale civil construction project in Sydney. Counsel to a Korean construction company in an ad hoc arbitration concerning a major civil works construction project located in Canada, involving claims for extension of time and additional costs as well as alleged defects. Counsel to a Korean nuclear power plant company in a KCAB arbitration concerning defective cables supplied for a nuclear power plant. Counsel to a Korean municipal government in an ICC arbitration for a dispute relating to a comprehensive project to develop the land and public waters of a free economic zone. Counsel to a private equity firm in a HKIAC arbitration in relation to the alleged invalid termination of a share purchase agreement. Counsel to ten insurance companies in an ad hoc arbitration concerning claims for insurance proceeds in connection with the failure of a key equipment in a coal-fired power plant. Regularly advises Korean construction companies on construction-related claims and potential disputes with subcontractors and/or employers. Regularly advises clients on international arbitration procedures, challenges and enforcement of international arbitral awards, interim measures in respect of arbitration proceedings. Regularly advises the Korean government on issues relating to World Trade Organization (WTO) disputes and other international trade disputes, and investor state disputes (ISD), etc.
Julia Xoudis
Julia Xoudis
Prof. Dr. Julia Xoudis has practised as an attorney for over 20 years, specializing in international commercial arbitration, contract law and competition law. She has acted in more than 40 international arbitrations, both ad hoc and institutional, including high-stake cases involving complex contractual and corporate disputes. In parallel to her practice at the bar, she is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva, where she teaches law of obligations (contract and tort law). Her research interests and publications focus on law of obligations, competition law and legal method. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Commercial Contracts Distribution / Agency International Sales Joint Ventures / Consortia Mergers & Acquisitions Competition law INDUSTRY SECTORS Commodities Trading Fashion & Luxury Goods Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical & Biotech Transportation & Logistics; Shipping REPRESENTATIVE CASES Co-arbitrator in a dispute related to the validity and performance of a share purchase agreement. Counsel in a highly contentious arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. Counsel in setting aside proceedings against an award in an ad hoc arbitration, securing an important win for the client at the Swiss Supreme Court level. Counsel in a case involving two state-owned entities in a highly complex dispute stemming from oil production and delivery agreements, securing an award of more than a billion USD for the clients. Regular advice on contractual issues in the area of agency and distribution, including Swiss and European competition law aspects.
Konstantin Christie
Konstantin Christie
Konstantin Christie is a US-qualified partner, who specializes in complex international commercial disputes and arbitration under international treaties. He has acted in more than 45 arbitrations, stemming from a variety of industries, including oil, gas and electricity, (with a particular emphasis on long-term supply agreements), as well as cases arising from the commodities trading, extraction of natural resources and joint ventures. Based in Europe for many years, Konstantin often deals with cases under Swiss and other civil laws. In addition, Konstantin regularly works with damages experts and clients in order to evaluate the financial compensation and potential viability of claims, arising out of a treaty or contract. He often represents clients from the CIS region and the Middle East and has significant experience with arbitrations in the Asia-Pacific region, seated in Singapore, Seoul and Tokyo. Konstantin Christie also served as tribunal secretary in a number of “bet the company” arbitrations under the rules of most leading arbitral institutions (including ICC, SCAI, LCIA, SIAC, ICSID and UNCITRAL) and brings this experience to his appointments and counsel cases. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration Joint-Ventures / Consortia Investments & BIT Mergers & Acquisitions Public International Law Shareholder Agreements INDUSTRY SECTORS Automotive & Heavy Industry Commodities Trading Media, Art & Entertainment Mining & Metals Oil & Gas REPRESENTATIVE CASES Counsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. Counsel in an ICSID arbitration against an Asian State on behalf of an investor from South East Asia. Lead counsel in an ICC arbitration for a major mining and metallurgy consortium with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law. Counsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, with an amount in dispute of over USD 150 million. Counsel in an ad hoc investment arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, with an amount in dispute of USD 200 million. Representing two respondents from the CIS region in arbitrations in the automotive and agricultural sector, under the ICC and Swiss Rules, subject to Swiss and French law respectively and 4 million EUR and 60 million EUR in amounts in dispute. Lead associate in an investment treaty arbitration, US Steel Global Holdings I v. Republic of Slovakia, which ended in favourable settlement for the client, with more than USD 350 million in dispute. Counsel to a major energy conglomerate in its price adjustment disputes under long-term supply agreements subject to ICC Rules, under Italian and Swiss law. Representing a German client in an ad hoc investment arbitration against a CEE government concerning an expropriation of an enterprise. Secretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration, seated in Singapore, governed by Thai law, arising out of a dispute in the renewable energy sector (more than USD1 billon in dispute). Secretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration, seated in Geneva, under Bulgarian substantive law, arising out of nuclear power plant construction (more than USD 1.5 billion in dispute). RANKING 2017-2021 Arbitration: Future Leaders Who’s Who 2020 – Legal500 Arbitration EMEA Switzerland, Next Generation Partners QUOTES WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2021) says that Konstantin is “outstanding at CIS arbitrations". WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2020) says: Konstantin Christie comes highly recommended as a "smart young lawyer" who "defends his clients in an elegant and effective way". Legal 500, 2020 edition says: Extremely hard-working and smart. He has brilliant legal skills and abilities, and delivers outstanding results. > WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2018) says: Konstantin Christie boasts outstanding expertise in commercial and investment disputes and is held in particularly high esteem for his work in the energy sector.    
Micael Totaro
Micael Totaro
Micael Totaro is a Swiss qualified lawyer, member of the Geneva Bar, who specialises in international commercial and sports arbitration. He has been involved as co-counsel and secretary in over 60 international arbitration proceedings (ICC, Swiss Arbitration, CAS). His practice encompasses a wide range of commercial topics, such as sponsoring, licensing, distribution & agency, employment, purchases and trading, web-based user agreements, mergers & acquisitions, joint venture and shareholder agreements. He has also acted in numerous arbitration-related proceedings, including debt enforcements and attachments, enforcement and recognition of arbitral awards. Micael has more than 10 years of experience at the highest level of the sports industry. He has been involved in some of the most critical operations of the commercialisation of sports, including major sponsorship deals, development and organisation of international sports events, supply of equipment, licensing and distribution of TV/Media rights and broadcasting/live feed production agreements. He has an extensive knowledge of the resolution of sports-specific disputes, having acted before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and major sports federations’ judicial bodies (FIFA, UEFA, FIBA, FIVB, UCI), in a variety of cases related to players’ eligibility and transfers, players/clubs and agents-related disputes, qualification for the Olympic Games, disciplinary and anti-doping proceedings. He is also frequently involved in complex international commercial disputes stemming from a variety of industries, including oil, gas, mining, metals, commodities trading, cryptocurrencies and banking. AREAS OF EXPERTISE International Arbitration Sports Arbitration INDUSTRY SECTORS Sports Media & Entertainment Energy & Natural Resources Web 3.0, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Trading Commodities Trading Retail, Luxury Goods & Fashion Events, Hospitality & MICE REPRESENTATIVE CASES Co-counsel for a football agent in a dispute related to agency fees in a >EUR 100 million transfer against an international football player. Co-counsel for an athlete regarding the qualification at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Co-counsel for an Australian football player in an anti-doping dispute at both national and CAS levels against a national anti-doping agency. Co-counsel for a national football federation in an appeal filed before the Swiss Federal Tribunal against an arbitral award issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Co-counsel for a company in a dispute related to the management and the organisation of ATP (professional tennis) tournaments. Co-counsel for a top bicycle brand in a dispute related to major sponsorship agreements and agency’s fees. Co-counsel for FC BARCELONA in a EUR 3 million dispute related to the purchase of an option right related to a rising-star player. Co-counsel for FC BARCELONA before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a transfer dispute involving the Brazilian player NEYMAR JR. and his first club SANTOS FC. Co-counsel for a majority shareholder in the M&A operations related to the acquisition of the Haute Route Series by the Ironman Group. Co-counsel for a professional cycling team in a dispute against its bicycle sponsor. Co-counsel for a professional cycling team in the sale of the shares of its managing entity and the takeover of the UCI WorldTour licence. Co-counsel for a high-end sports clothing company in a sponsorship dispute. Co-counsel in a > USD 150 million dispute representing a trader in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading cryptocurrencies’ centralised exchanges. Secretary to the Tribunal in a commercial arbitration concerning a licensing and construction dispute (SCAI). Assistant to the President of a CAS Panel in a multimillion TV & Media Rights arbitration.
Pierre Tercier
Pierre Tercier
Prof. Dr. Pierre Tercier is a senior counsel at Peter & Kim in Geneva. He is an Emeritus Professor of the University of Fribourg, a Doctor honoris causa of the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, the honorary President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and a prominent international arbitrator with extensive experience in international commercial and investment arbitration. Prof. Tercier has served as party-appointed arbitrator and president in over 150 arbitrations under various rules (ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC, CRCICA, SCC, UNCITRAL) covering a broad range of sectors. He chaired such seminal cases, such as Abaclat and others v. Argentine Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/5) and Desert Line Projects LLC v. Republic of Yemen (ICSID Case No. ARB/05/17). In addition to his arbitrator practice, Prof. Tercier gives lectures on arbitration in several Universities around the world. He has authored numerous articles on international arbitration as well as authoritative treatises notably on contract law. He is well-known in Switzerland for his contribution to the study and development of contract, tort, construction and competition law. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Competition law International Investment Law INDUSTRY SECTORS Construction & Engineering Energy & Power Pharmaceutical & Biotech Mining & Metals REPRESENTATIVE CASES Prof. Tercier acted as arbitrator in over 150 cases. The list below is merely indicative: Commercial arbitration cases: President of the tribunal in two related ICC arbitrations, concerning the termination of contracts in the military industry. Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration concerning a major construction project. President of the tribunal in an ICC case between a Finnish and a Turkish telecommunication firm, in relation to an exclusive supply contract. Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a French multinational group specializing in renewable energy and a German multinational company, concerning a Finnish nuclear power plant. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration, with seat in New-York (USA), between three oil companies incorporated respectively in Bermuda, the Netherlands, and Venezuela, in relation with a concession agreement for oil production. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between an American and an Algerian oil company, in relation to several contracts involving the sale of liquefied natural gas. Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, with seat in Zurich, between a Ukrainian State company and a Turkish construction company, in relation with the construction of a highway and a railway bridge in Kiev, Ukraine. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration concerning the price revision of a long-term gas supply agreement between a Greek and a Turkish company. President of the tribunal in the ICC case between a German company and a French company, in relation with the shareholding in a company specializing in the production of nuclear energy. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between an Asian government and a French company, concerning the reimbursement of commissions in a military contract. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between a French and a Greek bank, in relation to a shareholding dispute. President of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between a French telecommunication firm and a Luxembourg company, concerning the use of orbital slots and frequencies. Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, with seat in Paris, between high-end French department stores and French banks, in relation with a shareholding agreement and valuation of an enterprise. President of the tribunal in an ad hoc arbitration, with seat in Lebanon, between a State and a telecommunication firm, concerning the construction of a mobile phone network. President of the tribunal in an UNCITRAL arbitration between a national State-owned oil company and a British oil and gas company, in relation with oil production. President of the tribunal in an UNCITRAL arbitration, between a State-owned gas supplier and a Spanish gas company, concerning the construction of a natural gas liquefaction plant. Investment cases: President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Abaclat and others v. Argentine Republic (Case No. ARB/07/5) President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Desert Line Projects LLC v. Republic of Yemen (Case No. ARB/05/17) President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Capital Financial Holdings Luxembourg S.A. v. Republic of Cameroon (Case No. ARB/15/18) President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Baggerwerken Decloedt En Zoon NV v. Republic of the Philippines (Case No. ARB/11/27) President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Getma International and others v. Republic of Guinea (Case No. ARB/11/29) President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Société Civile Immobilière De Gaëta v. République de Guinée (Case No. ARB/12/36) President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Malincorp Ltd. v. The Arab Republic of Egypt (Case No. ARB/08/18) President of the tribunal in the ICSID case Rachel S. Grynberg, Stephen M. Grynberg, Miriam Z Grynberg and RSM Production Corp. v. Grenada (Case No. ARB/10/6). QUOTES WWL 2020 (Thought Leaders) says: "Pierre Tercier is 'a wonderful arbitrator', as well as 'highly independent and one of the best chairmen'. He is an authority when it comes to commercial and investment arbitration." Chambers Global 2020 states: "Pierre Tercier is 'one of the leading names in Switzerland and does a broad range of commercial and investment cases, according to sources. He remains a popular choice for complex international disputes and is often selected to act as president of ICC tribunals."        
Rodica Turtoi
Rodica Turtoi
Rodica Turtoi is specialized in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She has experience acting as a counsel and administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals in proceedings conducted under the ICSID, ICC, SCC, SCAI and UNCITRAL Rules in both English and French. Prior to joining the firm, she trained in the international arbitration practices of leading international firms in Paris and London. Rodica Turtoi graduated with a dual degree from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Bucharest Universities. She also obtained a Master 2 in International Trade Law from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell Law School. Representative Cases Counsel in a multi-billion dollar ad-hoc arbitration dispute between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law Counsel in an ICC arbitration for a major mining and metallurgy consortium with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law Acting as part of a counsel team in an investment treaty arbitration between a French investor and a European State relating to tax reforms (ICSID), which concluded with a favorable decision for the client. Acted as counsel in an ICC arbitration under French law in a dispute between an Eastern European automobile producer and a North African distributor, seat in Geneva Assisted in a commercial arbitration between parties based in the Middle East related to the contractual review of the prices of gas (ICC Rules) Secretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules, related to an oil and gas concession, seat in London Secretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration, seated in Singapore, concerning a post-M&A dispute and allegations of fraud Rodica is admitted to practice in New York State (2015) and passed the Paris Bar (2016).
Wolfgang Peter
Wolfgang Peter
Wolfgang Peter is recognized by clients and his peers as one of the most in-demand counsels and arbitrators in the world, having been engaged in over 270 arbitrations as counsel and arbitrator. Dr. Peter is particularly active in cases involving complex issues of valuations, including post-M&A disputes, joint ventures and projects stemming from the heavy industry. He has decades of expertise in cases involving gas & oil contracts, including upstream and downstream projects, as well as price reviews under long-term gas supply agreements. Dr. Peter regularly advises third-party funding companies in evaluating the merits of the Claimant(s)’ cases, especially with regard to the damages. An active speaker and contributor to the arbitration community at large, he is a member of the LCIA Board of Directors and of the ASA Board. Prior to starting his independent arbitration practice, he headed the arbitration group of Python & Peter, one of the largest Swiss firms, which he also co-founded. Before engaging in arbitration practice full time, Dr. Peter led a successful M&A and corporate practice for 14 years, completing over 40 transactions and IPOs, including such well-known brands and companies as Gucci, Chaumet, Breguet, Tag Heuer, Ebel and Leica. While practicing M&A, he managed two luxury watch-making companies, for 12 years. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Arbitration / Litigation Corporate Law Distribution / Agency Joint Ventures / Consortia Investments & BITs Mergers & Acquisitions INDUSTRY SECTORS Automotive & Heavy Industry Construction & Engineering Electricity Supply Fashion & Luxury Goods Oil & Gas Pharmaceutical & Biotech REPRESENTATIVE CASES Lead counsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. Lead counsel in a case involving two state-owned entities in a highly complex ad hoc arbitration involving aspects of public international law stemming from oil production and delivery agreements, securing an award of more than a billion USD for our clients. Co-counsel in two PCA arbitrations involving a state-owned entity and private companies in a dispute concerning gas deliveries, with more than 15 billion USD in dispute. Counsel to a major energy conglomerate in its price adjustment disputes against another European major relating to long-term gas supply agreements subject to ICC Rules. Co-counsel in in an arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules arising out of a dispute between a Canadian company and two mainland Chinese companies in relation to an unconventional gas project in China. Lead counsel in an ICC arbitration for a major mining and metallurgy consortium with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law. Chairman of an Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration arising out of nuclear power plant construction (more than USD 1.5 billion in dispute). Chairman of the Arbitral Tribunal in the Vivendi v Elektrim arbitration, an important decision on the interrelation between arbitral proceedings and bankruptcy, confirmed by two instances of the English courts. Co-counsel in an ICC arbitration concerning the break-up of Arthur Andersen, resulting in a seminal decision of the Swiss Supreme Court on the joinder of the arbitration agreements. RANKING Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Thought Leaders 2019-2020; Arbitration Switzerland 2010-2020, National Leader Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Energy, Construction 2019-2020 Global Leader Chambers Global and Europe: Most in Demand Arbitrators and Counsel (2016-2020) QUOTES Wolfgang Peter is one of Europe's key names when it comes to arbitration matters. His expertise lies in acting as counsel and arbitrator in post-M&A, joint venture and contractual disputes. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, 2020 Wolfgang Peter comes recommended for his strength in arbitration related to the oil and gas sector and in post-M&A disputes. Based in Geneva, he is often selected to serve as arbitrator on both commercial and investment treaty cases. Sources praise his good understanding of the commercial and economic stakes in cases, with one praising his" commercial mind – he can see what things mean economically, so I wouldn't hesitate to appoint him for disputes with complex commercial damages issues." Chambers Europe, 2020 Wolfgang Peter is one of the most experienced and smart lawyers in the area of international arbitration. He has over 30 years of experience and is capable of handling the most complex matters with an exceptional level of proficiency. Legal500, 2020