Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Dispute Resolution / Energy / International Arbitration

Anya George is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution Group in Zurich. As a trilingual and dual qualified lawyer, she represents clients in complex international commercial and investment arbitration matters, as well as in enforcement and setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court.

Experience: 

• Has acted as counsel and arbitrator in over 60 arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA, SCC, CAS, UNCITRAL and Swiss Rules, as well as in ad hoc proceedings.
• Main areas of expertise are energy infrastructure, natural resources, insurance and reinsurance contracts and manufacturing and sales agreements
• Has special expertise in arbitration-related litigation, including enforcement, interim relief and setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court, in both French and German
• Advises clients on business and human rights issue

(2019) Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer

- (2015) Senior Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer

- (2014) Secondment to Essex Court Chambers in London

- (2013) Foreign Associate in a Magic Circle law firm in London

- (2010) Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer

- (2008) Clerk at the District Court of Horgen

- (2007) Trainee Lawyer in a Zurich business law firm

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Lecturer in International Commercial Arbitration at the University of Zurich Member of the Board and of the Marketing Committee of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) Delegate of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR Immediate past co-chair of the LCIA Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) Member of the IBA Arbitration ESG Subcommittee

(2015) Bar Admission in England and Wales

- (2010) Bar Admission in Switzerland

- (2006) Master in International Relations, University of Cambridge

- (2005) Master of Law, University of Fribourg