Capitalising on the firm's global network, Baker McKenzie‘s arbitration team possesses a capacity to handle disputes originating in complex infrastructural matters, post M&A and sports disputes, among others. The group counts multinationals, well-known banking institutions, individual shareholders and investors in its varied client roster. The ’very experienced, sharp-minded’ Urs Zenhäusern and ‘excellent’ Luca Beffa, who is praised for his ’great analytical skills’, jointly steer the practice. Joachim Frick is another key name to note in the practice.
Testimonials
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‘Great team. Luca Beffa is excellent.’
‘Excellent lawyers; they are very well prepared.’
‘Urs Zehnhäusern is a very experienced, sharp-minded and excellent counsel in commercial arbitrations.'
‘A dynamic team.'
‘I have worked with Luca Beffa who has impressed me with his great analytical skills and balanced assessement as an arbitrator.'
- 'Caroline dos Santos is a promising up-and-coming player.’
‘Very internationally-oriented with experienced counsel in international arbitration proceedings.’
Work highlights
- Representing a reinsurance Company on a reinsurance coverage dispute relating to COVID-19 claims of a first insurer.
- Advising a Swiss commodities trader in a NY arbitration regarding claims raised by creditors in connection with a corporate restructuring and a related M&A transaction.
- Representing a leading international manufacturer of solar cells and solar panels in a ICC arbitration against its Chinese customer in relation to the customer's claims for damages due to damage caused to solar panels.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Urs Zenhäusern, Luca Beffa