Dispute resolution: arbitration

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Demonstrating strengths in commercial, investment and sports related arbitration, ‘high-quality’ firm Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd features a varied arbitration practice that covers construction, life sciences and financial services disputes. Co-lead and global chair Elliott Geisinger acts in complex commercial disputes and in investor-state cases, while fellow co-lead Christopher Boog holds a prominent presence within international commercial, investment and sports related arbitrations. Rounding out the team’s leadership is Philippe Bärtsch, who is capable of advising clients on disputes arising from M&A transactions, construction and infrastructure projects, and distribution contracts, among others. Anya George capitalises on her considerable multi-jurisdictional expertise to represent states, state-owned entities and private companies in a variety of arbitrations, while Stefan Leimgruber regularly represents parties before Swiss courts, often handling the enforcement of foreign awards.

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Testimonials

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‘High-quality team on all issues.’
‘The team works as a whole. They are very united and efficient, easy to work with and very friendly but with the necessary sharpness required for important issues. More importantly, they really accommodate your opinions into the submissions and arguments. This is always easier said than done.’
'Christopher Boog is super smart, very diligent, good sense in commercial transactions. He can always work with us to find out the best solution and to win the case.'
‘Collaborative, innovative, responsive and superb oral and written advocates, the Schellenberg Wittmer arbitration team are leaders in their field.’
‘Elliott Geisinger is an excellent strategist; a master at the international "3-D Chess" game that contentious international arbitration proceedings have become. Highly experienced, his oral and written advocacy is finely-tuned to grab the attention of the most jaded arbitral tribunal.'
'Benjamin Gottlieb is dedicated, bright and personable. He not only possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of substantive international arbitration law, but is also very practical, enjoying a unique ability to ensure even the most commercially-minded clients understand often highly-complex points of foreign law.’
‘Outstanding in the market - excellent on all levels from associates to junior and senior partners.’
‘Christopher Boog - likely the best a client can get in the market and has no weaknesses. Benjamin Gottlieb - up and coming, very sharp mind, highly engaged’

Key clients

Alpiq
BASF
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Celgene Corporation
Chubb
Galderma
GUPC SA
Güriş Construction and Engineering Company
Ingersoll Rand Group
Johnson & Johnson
MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc.
MSC
PEB Steel Asia
Procter & Gamble
Republic of Hungary
Republic of India
Salinen Aktiengesellschaft
Samsung
Sanofi
SMS Group
TAKRAF GmbH
Tetra Pak
Webuild S.p.A.
Zafer Taahüt, Inşaat ve Ticaret A.S.
Zhonghuan Hong Kong Holding Ltd.
Zorlu Group

Work highlights

Representing a Hong Kong manufacturer of large-scale industrial products in a Swiss arbitration worth several hundred million of Euros.
Represented the Republic of India in revision proceedings against an UNCITRAL award before the Swiss Supreme Court.
Represented MOL Hungary in revision proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court brought by the Republic of Croatia against an UNCITRAL/PCA Award rendered in MOL's favour in 2016.

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