The ‘very diligent and high-quality’ arbitration practice at Pestalozzi is highly capable of representing a plethora of clients with regard to commodities and banking-related disputes and is notably active in a wide range of sectors, from telecoms and pharmaceuticals, to financial services and energy. Key contact Florian Mohs is well positioned to handle counsel work in international arbitrations. Michael Kramer’s broad range of expertise includes banking, commodities, and white-collar crime disputes, while Thomas Rohner is frequently engaged by clients for assistance with commercial disputes, asset tracing, and inheritance law matters. Alexandra Johnson covers the full array of oil and gas, engineering, and sport disputes, with Lukas Rusch bolstering the practice with his strengths in energy, post-M&A, and state-investor disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lukas Rusch and his team are very pleasant to work with - very responsive, smart and with a great eye for details.’

  • ‘Lukas Rusch is outstanding. Smart, great at spotting the relevant issues of the case and very reliable.’

  • ‘Alexandra Johnson is an outstanding arbitration lawyer with a deep understanding of complex cross-border disputes. Her strategic thinking, combined with an exceptional ability to present clear, persuasive arguments, makes her a formidable advocate. Alexandra brings a calm demeanour to even the most challenging cases, consistently delivering excellent results for her clients.’

  • ‘Committed, fast, strong focus on the client's interest, reliable and clear in their communication.’

  • ‘Very professional team of lawyers, with various experts covering pretty much all areas of law of relevance to multinational companies.’

  • ‘Highly professional lawyers providing great hands-on advice without overcomplicating a matter, but with focus on what really matters.’

  • ‘Very diligent and high-quality practice.'

  • ‘Alexandra Johnson and her team work based on an estimate that they are committed to honouring. Her approach is very relevant, and she conducts negotiations with the opposing party with both gentleness and firmness.’

Key clients

  • Bouygues Construction
  • DHL
  • Glencore
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Republic of India
  • Swiss Life AG
  • Turkmengaz

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Christine Moehler
Pestalozzi
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Other key lawyers

Michael Kramer, Thomas Rohner, Alexandra Johnson, Lukas Rusch, Florian Mohs