‘Their practice is unique not only because their partners have an amazing sector experience in finance, corporate, energy, and construction matters, but also because of their impressive hard work, skills, and endless dedication to their cases and clients.’

‘The clients get full access to the partners and delegate to associates only to the extent necessary and when it is beneficial for the client.’

‘Matthew Reiter is skilled at seeing the big picture, has an amazing understanding of the client needs not just in terms of legal issues but also the business side.’

‘Nadja Jaisli Kull has excellent advocacy and drafting skills, alongside impressive experience in arbitration matters. One of the most respected, serious arbitration practitioners in Switzerland.’

‘Nadja Jaisli Kull is an excellent counsel and arbitrator. Extremely sharp and always well prepared.’

‘You only go into battle with people you can 100% rely on and trust. We fully trust Ralph Malacrida and Nadja Jaisli. They bring all to the table you need to win a case. Their technical knowledge and commercial sense paired with strategic and technical capabilities sets the B+K team apart from the market.’

‘Aurélie Conrad Hari is great. When needed she is forensic and detail oriented, but she never loses focus from the big picture.’

‘The team is experienced, professional and dedicated.’

‘Mariella Orelli is outstanding. She has the ability to understand the key issues and communicates clearly.’

‘Homburger team are distinguished experts.’

‘Felix Dasser and Stefanie Pfisterer are very familiar with Swiss law and practice such that they are able to provide very solid legal and strategic advice for complex issues.’

‘They are a world-class team in international arbitration in general and Swiss related ones in particular. They have a great reputation and great connections. They have the ability to process and handle complex matters under time pressure and produce high level quality results.’

‘Balz Gross is a master of international arbitration. He has seen and done it all, he is very experienced and knowledgeable and is also very hands on with new developments in the field.’

‘Gabrielle Nater-Bass is a true leader and a true winner. She is very highly regarded among arbitrators.’

‘Stefanie Pfisterer is a brilliant legal mind and also hard working. She has vast experience also as an arbitrator and she brings that to the table for her clients.’

‘LALIVE’s team is absolutely responsive and understanding of customer needs. Their advice is tailored to the risk profile of the company.’

‘The LALIVE team has done an excellent job providing advice on discrete questions of Swiss law.’

‘They are detail oriented, clear in their communications, and superb strategists.’

‘Melissa Magliana is a great team leader and is very responsive and conscientious.’

‘In addition to its highly capable legal expertise, diligence and client handling, LALIVE is outstanding in its diversity and collaborations.’

‘Their attention to detail while maintaining the overall vision of the strategy and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for the clients is truly commendable.’

‘They work seamlessly together. Their collaborative approach and commitment truly set them apart.’

‘LALIVE is the go-to firm for arbitration in Switzerland. They have a deep bench of partners, counsel and associates, who are extremely talented and knowledgeable.’

‘The team stands out for its convincing, well-thought out and innovative strategic thinking in complex arbitrations. It performs incredibly well even under pressure.’

‘Harold Frey is a natural lead counsel and team leader. He’s an accomplished orator and a strategist.’

‘Martin Aebi is a great drafter. He is convincing and clear, his writing skills and legal acumen are hardly matched in Switzerland.’

‘Xavier Favre-Bulle is an outstanding practitioner.’

‘Harold Frey is a very experienced lawyer with a good instinct for the right solution.’

‘I have been very impressed by the technical strength of the team at all levels. The quality of the associates in the team supporting us day-to-day has been a standout.’

‘The firm works with lean and efficient teams, tailored for the matter at hand. For us, their key capability is the provision of accurate and targeted Swiss law advice on short notice.’

‘Harold Frey is an impressive lawyer with an ability to think strategically even when dealing with the details. He also knows everyone in Zurich’s arbitration circuit. Martin Aebi has encyclopaedic knowledge of Swiss procedural law and is pragmatic and efficient.’

‘Sébastien Besson’s expertise on Swiss arbitration law is simply unparalleled.’

‘It’s a large team that delivers the agility and responsiveness of a boutique firm, while offering the precision, rigour and adaptability required for complex cases.’

‘Great expertise in arbitration, especially in sports.’

‘Antonio Rigozzi is a pleasure to work with and to observe. He is quick, smart and great in setting up efficient strategies.’

‘They have the most outstanding reputation thanks to decades long activities in the field.’

‘In addition to the team’s mastery of the law, I was particularly impressed with the way the team work together. Each member is an expert in the part of the case file allocated to them, which makes working together efficient.’

‘I have worked with Antonio Rigozzi and Sébastien Besson, both of whom have extensive knowledge of sports law and the commercial intricacies of the sports industry. Michele Potesta is an outstanding lawyer that combines rigour, knowledge of the law, and commercial savviness.’

‘The firm stand out for their well-known command of international and domestic arbitration law, unmatched experience as international arbitrators, and the range, size and complexity of the cross-border disputes in which they act as counsel or experts. Their all-round practice encompasses some of the most high-profile international commercial, investment and sports disputes.’

‘Schellenberg Wittmer’s international arbitration practice is second to none in the Swiss market. Strategic, commercial, technically excellent and boasting a team replete with fabulous written and oral advocates, clients can rest easy knowing that the firm is representing them in their international arbitration matters.’

‘Elliott Geisinger is simply the best international arbitration practitioner. His knowledge of the practice area, particularly in light of his experience as an arbitrator, is second to none – and he combines that with excellent technical skills as both a written and oral advocate, and a deep commercial awareness that is especially appreciated by clients.’

‘They have a very strong work ethic. The team is the Rolls Royce of international arbitration.’

‘They master all aspects of arbitration and are excellent strategists.’

‘Schellenberg Wittmer has a very strong arbitration team, with some of the most dynamic young partnerships in Switzerland.’

‘We worked with Christopher Boog and his team – the best external lawyers I have ever engaged. They are always available at the highest quality. It is a true pleasure to work with them.’

‘Christopher Boog knows the needs of the client and develops outstanding legal tactics and arguments. With him you are on the safe side.’

‘Outstanding team!’

‘Lukas Rusch and his team are very pleasant to work with – very responsive, smart and with a great eye for details.’

‘Lukas Rusch is outstanding. Smart, great at spotting the relevant issues of the case and very reliable.’

‘Alexandra Johnson is an outstanding arbitration lawyer with a deep understanding of complex cross-border disputes. Her strategic thinking, combined with an exceptional ability to present clear, persuasive arguments, makes her a formidable advocate. Alexandra brings a calm demeanour to even the most challenging cases, consistently delivering excellent results for her clients.’

‘Committed, fast, strong focus on the client’s interest, reliable and clear in their communication.’

‘Very professional team of lawyers, with various experts covering pretty much all areas of law of relevance to multinational companies.’

‘Highly professional lawyers providing great hands-on advice without overcomplicating a matter, but with focus on what really matters.’

‘Very diligent and high-quality practice.’

‘Alexandra Johnson and her team work based on an estimate that they are committed to honouring. Her approach is very relevant, and she conducts negotiations with the opposing party with both gentleness and firmness.’

‘Excellent teams covering all regions of Switzerland.’

‘Very deep and wide bench. Top international service.’

‘Andrea Meier is a superstar International Arbitration lawyer – my first choice.’

‘Dieter Hoffmann: a great legal mind, has a perfect understanding of complex factual issues and is easy to work with.’

‘Diana Akikol is excellent by all means. She masters complex issues. A great asset for her clients.’

‘The Walder Wyss team have been everything you would want: responsive, versatile and efficient, with clear expertise and sensible handling.’

‘Micha Bühler is a pleasure to deal with: well-organised, responsive, always on top of the issues and adapts to the client’s priorities.’

‘Michael Feit is the go-to person. One of the brightest, most experienced counsel and arbitrator of his generation. Very easy-going and smart, a pleasure to work with.’

‘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.’

‘Mladen Stojiljković is experienced (despite his young age), extremely smart and a great lawyer. More importantly, he has integrity, which is the most important in an arbitrator. He has a bright future ahead.’

‘The Nater Dallafior team is very knowledgeable about Swiss law as well as Swiss court and arbitral procedures.’

‘We’ve worked mostly with Roberto Dallafior and Benjamin Schumacher. Both are responsive, knowledgeable, intelligent, skilled lawyers who are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Benjamin Schumacher is creative and a thought leader.’

‘Great focus on the main issues; no overthinking. Hands-on approach.’

‘Very smart, responsive and reliable.’

‘Robert Dallafior is very experienced, calm, and focuses on the relevant issues.’

‘Frank Spoorenberg is a very pragmatic professional who, thanks to his tremendous experience in his field, devises simple but very efficient legal strategies. He is always very objective, easy to access and expects to be challenged while paying great attention to details. We highly recommend Frank.’

‘Frank Spoorenberg is an outstanding lawyer (excellent legal skills), business-oriented and pragmatic.’

‘Boris Vittoz is dedicated and provides solid advice.’

‘It is a top firm with a great and experienced arbitration practice. They understand how to handle cases and are extremely skilful, both from a tactical as well as a legal perspective.’

‘I have worked with Daniel Eisele. He is very engaged and experienced, with good tactical skills and know-how for international cases.’

‘Frank Spoorenberg is a very skilful lawyer, with excellent legal knowledge and a convincing attitude. Frank is responsive to the needs of the client and very pleasant and uncomplicated to work with.’

‘Daniel Eisele is a very smart and experienced arbitration counsel who is able to find the key weaknesses of the counterparty’s position. He is easy to deal with and has a very cooperative approach. He combines excellent tactical and legal knowledge with pragmatism and a good business oriented approach.’

‘Boris Vittoz is a hard-working and diligent arbitrator. He has conducted the arbitration impeccably and has produced a well-reasoned award in a timely fashion.’

‘Very professional team. Good diversity in the team with complementary skills.’

‘Quinn Emanuel Zurich’s arbitration team is renowned for its skilled lawyers, that deliver outstanding results in complex international disputes.’

‘Their focus on strategic, assertive advocacy and thorough preparation makes them the most formidable arbitration practice in Switzerland. The team knows all major arbitration rules and excels in both representing clients and serving as arbitrators.’

‘Pierre-Yves Marro is known for his technical expertise and precision, especially in matters related to contractual disputes. His ability to manage intricate legal issues and his strong drafting skills have earned him a reputation as a top-tier arbitration lawyer.’

‘I have worked with various members of the QE Zurich arbitration team. They are spot on, very responsive, and know their cases by heart.’

They really have an overview of the entire case and the strategy. They can always pull resources from their global offices and thereby quickly obtain legal advice from other legal systems.’

‘Their aggressive advocacy, combined with deep industry knowledge, consistently delivers results.’

‘Simon Vorburger and Philip Pinsolle are phenomenal.’

‘Impressive team with high-quality lawyers and an extraordinary ability to simplify highly complex matters.’

‘5Gambit Disputes stands out for its in-depth knowledge of the case, attention to the detail and hard work.’

‘Elena Sevila Sánchez has extraordinary advocacy skills. She leaves no issue unexplored and is relentless in fighting for her clients, consistently achieving outstanding results. She gets on top of the issues quickly and has a great understanding of complex international arbitration issues.’

‘The team is result-oriented and innovative with unparalleled expertise in the field of international arbitration. 5Gambit merges individual talents to build a team that delivers extraordinary results. They are sharp, bold and always deliver quality services.’

‘Elena Sevila Sánchez is an outstanding lawyer that provides top-notch advice and is amazing at cross-examining witnesses. Her deep knowledge and experience in international arbitration is a key asset. She turns complicated legal issues into straightforward cases and has a natural talent for crafting successful strategies.’

‘A small boutique firm, experiencing rapid growth and ambitiously expanding its arbitration practice since Elena Sevila Sánchez joined the team.’

‘Tamir Lipschitz is always available and provides clear, practical solutions in commercial disputes.’

‘5Gambit Disputes Ltd is a boutique firm specializing in high stake international arbitrations. Tamir Livschitz leads the team which produces great work.’

‘Excellent quality.’

‘I have notably recommended Luca Beffa as a party-appointed arbitrator.’

‘Luca Beffa proved to be an excellent arbitrator.’

‘In an understated fashion, Luca Beffa understood all the relevant issues, including those which had not been addressed.’

‘Very dedicated team, competent and very responsive.’

‘I recommend them for their responsiveness and technical understanding.’

‘Apart from that, you get what you expect from such law firm.’ 

‘Top team. Excellent quality. High profile cases.’

‘Niklaus Zaugg and his team were very persuasive in presenting their client’s case in the written submissions. The case was very complex. The CMS team convinced with the excellent quality of their work.’

‘As a client of the team, you always have the feeling of being very well looked after and receiving an excellent basis for decision-making.’

‘The team works very transparently and, especially in matters with deadlines, with perfect time planning that prevents any hectic rush.’

‘Jodok Wicki works very precisely and is able to familiarise himself with complex technical issues in a very short time. In doing so, he develops an understanding that impresses every expert in the field.’

‘The team in Zurich enjoys both breadth (several high-quality practitioners at all levels) and depth (expertise in several areas, including construction and insurance and reinsurance).’

‘Stand-out partner for general commercial and construction disputes: Niklaus Zaugg.’

‘Experts in their respective areas of practice.’

‘Very professional team and extraordinary capabilities.’

‘Experienced and dedicated team of excellent arbitration lawyers.’

‘Gabriel Arbitration is a very efficient and nimble operation. They get the big picture, they are very strong tactically, and they have an excellent command of the procedural landscape. The representation that they offer is unquestionably top notch, and they offer it at a reasonable cost.’

‘Simon Gabriel is outstanding as an advocate. His hearing room performance is spectacular. He is very well prepared, thinks exceptionally well on his feet, and he delivers his argument in a simple, straightforward manner which leads to a clarity of presentation that few can match.’

‘This is a very experienced and still young and refreshing group of people offering the top of the top service in international commercial arbitration.’

‘Axel Buhr is an outstanding oral arguments presenter.’

‘Simon Gabriel is a very knowledgeable lawyer with a sharp intellect and very reasonable mindset.’

‘A very efficient team.’

‘Simon Gabriel is a pleasure to work with. He wastes no time on nonsense but goes to the point with a sound reasoning.’

‘An expanded team now with full-service offering.’

‘Jean Marguerat is very knowledgeable and accessible.’

‘The team has always demonstrated being uniformly aware of the main issues of the arbitral procedure, and always discussed policy and strategy openly with me, which led to a creative environment of exchanges of ideas.’

‘Excellent team of lawyers.’

‘Jean Marguerat is excellent and a no-nonsense person. Easy to work with.’

‘Professional, sympathetic and accessible colleagues, easy to work with, and they develop a quick and sound understanding of the technical interrelationships.’

‘MLL has a strong arbitration group, consisting of well-known and experienced lawyers who are always sharp and simply nice to work with.’

‘Léonard Stoyanov is a stand-out. He is sharp and great at defining winning strategies.’

‘Patocchi is an outstanding arbitration team. The two partners are able to work in four or five languages, are very experienced and very smart.’

‘I have an experience as an arbitrator with Paolo Michele Patocchi. He is brilliant, works hard, is totally independent and impartial and he is one of the cleverest people I have worked with. He speaks and works in 5 languages and is an exceptional lawyer.’

‘I have worked with Paolo Marzolini as counsel: he works hard and is very accurate. I think that he is an excellent lawyer and has a very good feeling of what is the best for has client.’

‘Excellent team, dedicated and high profile counsel/arbitrators.’

‘P&M are a brilliant, collaborative firm with folks preeminent in their local markets and the wider arbitration community. They are fantastic to co-counsel with and my go to firm for Swiss matters.’

‘Paolo Marzolini carries great weight as an arbitration practitioner and arbitrator. He has great in-depth knowledge of legal principles and is strategically very strong. He is also a joy to collaborate with.’

‘A powerful arbitration boutique.’

‘Paolo Marzolini is a brilliant legal mind; perfect understanding of the facts; clear and efficient conduct of the proceedings, definitely an arbitrator you want to work with.’

‘Speed, accuracy and thoughtfulness are the 3 qualities that I think stand out.’

‘I highly recommend Sidley’s dispute resolution team for their exceptional expertise, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to achieving a successful outcome in a complex case.’

‘Marc Palay is an excellent litigator and exactly the trusted ally you need to resolve complex arbitration disputes.’

‘David Roney is very experienced and professional.’

‘Highly experienced partners with civil law and common law backgrounds.’

‘Tanya Landon is highly intelligent, thoughtful and diligent. She is unflappable in challenging situations and pragmatic in finding solutions. Tanya also has excellent oral communication and drafting skills in English and in French.’

‘David Roney is an excellent advocate and counsel to clients, who thinks strategically. David Roney is a very pleasant person to work with, and has strong leadership skills.’

‘What is the most crucial is the direct availability of partners. They are not only at the first meeting but at all following ones. This is very important.’

‘Excellent and pragmatic team.’

‘Strong team with excellent knowledge and trial skills’

‘VISCHER is well known in the international arbitration scene. Also, they are well-connected in the U.S.’

‘They have the international flavor and professionalism needed in arbitration cases.’

‘Daniele Favalli is skilled in English, German, Italian, Spanish etc. He knows how it works and he is well-regarded as arbitration practitioner. He is always ahead of the matters in strategy, communication and preparation.’