At international arbitration boutique Gabriel Arbitration AG, the team is particularly experienced in disputes relating to commodity trading, pharmaceutical products, construction projects, production of high-tech equipment, and oil and gas. Founding partner Simon Gabriel and Axel Buhr are ‘renowned for exceptional advocacy and calm authority’; between them, the duo have extensive knowledge of arbitrations concerning the gamut of contract-related issues.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The individuals in the team stand out for their sharp legal acumen, strategic insight and deep understanding of international arbitration.'
- ‘Excellent team that works very efficiently and is very knowledgeable, especially with regard to Switzerland as a place of arbitration.’
- ‘Very efficient team structure.’
- ‘Simon Gabriel is sharp, to the point and well organised.’
- ‘Extremely efficient and legally sound team. Very competitive.’
- ‘Simon Gabriel is outstanding both as arbitrator and counsel. Axel Buhr is also a rising figure in the Swiss arbitration market, with excellent advocacy skills.’
Key clients
- Naftogaz of Ukraine
Work highlights
Acted for Naftogaz in an ICC arbitration initiated by the client against Gazprom.
Practice head
Simon Gabriel; Axel Buhr
Other key lawyers
Roxane Schmidgall; Daniela Frenkel