‘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.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent team. Recent opening of the Geneva office with great lawyers. In arbitration: Boris Vittoz.’

  • ‘Superb. Excellent advocacy skills. Very well prepared.’

  • ‘Ernst Schmid is a highly qualified and reliable arbitrator with a sound judgement and cogent reasoning; highly recommended.’

  • ‘A law firm with a broad field of expertise. Excellent collaboration, top competent in whatever they do.'

  • ‘Highly responsive, highly competent individuals. Strong negotiators, with an excellent grasp of their clients' business. ’

  • ‘Frank Spoorenberg stands out as one of the best arbirators in Switzerland. ’

  • ‘Excellent team in Geneva.’

  • ‘Frank Spoorenberg and Boris Vittoz are first-class practitioners.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Eisele

Other key lawyers

Frank Spoorenberg, Boris Vittoz, Valerie Meyer Bahar, Ernst Schmid