Regularly engaged by clients operating within the construction, chemical and technology sectors, Kellerhals Carrard demonstrates particular prowess in sports and commercial arbitration proceedings. The practice is jointly led by Bern-based Bernhard Berger, whose caseload includes disputes concerning agency and distribution, joint ventures and industrial projects, and Basel-based Olivier Mosimann, who is particularly active in high-tech, energy and maritime sectors, to name a few areas. Commercial disputes expert Martin Molina and Henry Peter, who principally focuses on company law. Isabelle Romy is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘The dispute resolution and arbitration team is wide and strong, with a number of partners involved in both Geneva and Zurich which are the Swiss arbitration hot spots. Although their practice is international-oriented they have a very good knowledge of the Swiss arbitration market.’
‘Martin Molina is excellent with great capacity of listening to the needs of the clients, being available, providing reliable advice and showing great control over the case because of his personal involvement in each case he has been instructed for.’
‘Excellent arbitration team in particular in Bern, Lausanne and Lugano.’
‘Bernhard Berger, Henry Peter and Jean-Luc Chenaux are excellent, experienced and reliable.’
‘Bernhard Berger and Martin Molina are highly regarded arbitration practitioners. They are very well-prepared and responsive arbitrators.’
‘Bernhard Berger is a brilliant arbitration lawyer and one of the top names in Switzerland. He is very sharp and efficient and at the same time a great chair.’
‘Bernhard Berger is an excellent arbitrator and chairperson. He masters all what is needed to be an excellent share: he is one of the greatest specialist in Swiss arbitration law, he masters the procedural aspect of the case and has a clear and efficient drafting.
- 'Henry Peter an excellent arbitrator, specially for corporate-law disputes.’
Key clients
- International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)
- International Federation of Sport Climbing
- International Olympic Committee
- Ultimate Concepts Ltd.
- World Anti-Doping Agency
Work highlights
- Representing WADA in anti-doping proceedings concerning Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, who tested positive for trimetazidine.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bernhard Berger, Olivier Mosimann