The ‘exceptional’ LALIVE paves the way in the realm of construction disputes, with core streams of work for the team comprising of power plants, industrial facilities, marine construction and transport infrastructure. Steering the group from Geneva is Bernd Ehle, who is particularly well-versed in the energy sector, and Joachim Knoll, a seasoned practitioner with skills in handling sizeable construction and infrastructure project issues, while in Zurich, Sam Moss leads with his significant experience in assisting with airport, power generation and construction contract work, among other issues. Matthias Scherer is another name to note in the group.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Exceptional all around.'
- 'They had a quick grasp of the legal issues as well as the business repercussions of the issues we faced and advised us authoritatively.'
- 'We had an outstanding collaboration and built a strong camaraderie with their team.’
Work highlights
- Represented Ruby River Capital LLC, a US investor, in a $1bn NAFTA claim brought under the ICSID Rules following Canada's decision not to grant the required permits for the construction of a carbon-neutral liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Québec and a natural gas pipeline.
- Represented a global European concessions and construction company in a $130m ICC arbitration between consortium members working on the construction of a major Latin American airport.
- Represented a global consumer goods manufacturer in a second Swiss Rules arbitration regarding a construction project.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bernd Ehle, Joachim Knoll, Sam Moss