Bernhard Berger and Olivier Mosimann co-lead the ‘very active and innovative’ practice at Kellerhals Carrard, counting clients active in the chemical, IT, and financial services sectors among its roster and utilising its knowledge in sport, commercial, and investment arbitration proceedings to handle a range of high-stakes mandates. Berger strengthens the practice with his wide-ranging experience in distribution, M&A, industrial projects, and oil and gas, and Mosimann maintains a varied skillset that spans joint ventures, IT, and competition disputes. Martin Molina, an expert in med-tech, high-tech, and energy disputes, and Henry Peter, who focuses on company law issues, are also recommended.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very active and innovative firm in the field of arbitration.’

  • ‘Martin Molina is a very diligent, yet steadfast arbitrator.’

  • ‘Bernhard Berger is a standout arbitration practitioner. Berger is fair, rigorous, hard-working and well prepared.’

  • ‘Bernhard Berger worked very efficiently and demonstrated great knowledge of the legal issues and practical sense in resolving the challenges of the case.’

  • ‘Bernhard Berger is very efficient, he is an excellent lawyer and approaches issues in a pragmatic but still thorough manner. Oliver Mosimann came across as smart and a good lawyer who is gaining more and more experience in arbitration.’

  • ‘Bernhard Berger is definitely the one I would turn to if for a case we need an expert opinion in arbitration law. Exceptional chair and co-arbitrator.'

  • 'Martin Molina: a to-the-point co-arbitrator; definitely a profile to follow.'
  • 'Henry Peter brings his extensive knowledge of corporate and business law into the tribunal; he is a very good arbitrator.’

Key clients

  • International Association of Athletics Federations
  • International Federation of Sport Climbing
  • International Olympic Committee
  • Ultimate Concepts Ltd.
  • World Anti-Doping Agency

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Bernhard Berger, Olivier Mosimann

Other key lawyers

Martin Molina, Henry Peter