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Julie Raneda, FCIArb, is a Partner in Schellenberg Wittmer’s International Arbitration Practice and the Managing Director of the firm’s Singapore office.

A highly regarded practitioner, Julie regularly represents clients in complex international commercial, investment and sports arbitration matters. She has acted as both counsel and arbitrator in arbitrations globally, governed by diverse legal systems.

Julie is one of the few International lawyers in Asia qualified to provide civil law advice across a broad spectrum of jurisdictions, setting her apart as a versatile and sought-after advisor in cross-border disputes.

She also serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Sanctions Group, bringing deep expertise in advising clients on international trade sanctions.

Her core areas of specialization encompass construction and engineering, energy, pharmaceutical and life sciences, supply and manufacturing, distribution and international sales. Julie’s exceptional work has earned her recognition in leading independent legal directories, including Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific and Lexology.

She is also a respected leader in the business community, serving as President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore (SwissCham) and a Board Member of the European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore), (EuroCham Singapore).

Experience: 

• Has acted as counsel before international arbitral tribunals in a broad range of disputes related, among others, to construction and engineering energy contracts, licence and distribution agreements, international sales, as well as joint venture agreements
• Has acted in several investment arbitrations and provided advice in relation to international investment as well as public international law
• Has represented parties before the Swiss Supreme Court in proceedings related to challenges of arbitral awards
• Has advised parties in matters relating to international trade sanctions and regulations

2023 - Managing Director at Schellenberg Wittmer in Singapore 2019 - Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer in Singapore

2016 - Counsel at Schellenberg Wittmer in Singapore

2015 - Senior Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer in Geneva

2014 - Senior Associate at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in London

2011 - Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer in Geneva

2008 - Trainee Lawyer at Schellenberg Wittmer in Geneva and Zurich

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President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore (SwissCham) Co-Chair of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) Asia Chapter Member of HKIAC Proceedings Committee Board member of the European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore), (EuroCham Singapore) Board member of the European Chinese Arbitrators Association (ECCA) Member of the Foreign lawyers and overseas members Working Group of the Singapore Academy of Law Co-founder of the Women's Business Society (WBS) established in Geneva in 2012

2021 - Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) 2016 - Bar Admission in Singapore (Foreign Lawyer)

2011 - Bar Admission in Switzerland

2008 - Bachelor and Master of Business Law, University of Geneva

2004 - Bachelor and Master of International Relations, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva