Dr Bernhard Berger > Kellerhals Carrard > Berne, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile

Kellerhals Carrard
EFFINGERSTRASSE 1
3001 BERNE
Switzerland
Bernhard Berger photo

Work Department

International arbitration. Arbitrator, counsel and expert in numerous ICC, Swiss Rules, LCIA, UNCITRAL, CAS, SIAC and ad hoc disputes, relating to, among other things, agency and distribution mergers and acquisitions, international sales, joint ventures, industrial projects, construction, oil and gas.

Position

Dr. iur., LL.M., Attorney at Law, Partner

Career

  • since 2009: Partner of Kellerhals Carrard
  • 2001-2008: Associate with Kellerhals (today Kellerhals Carrard), Berne
  • 2006: Summer Associate with Python & Peter, Geneva
  • 1997-2000: Assistant at the University of Berne Faculty of Law, Institute for Banking Law

Languages

  • German
  • English
  • French

Memberships

  • Panel of Arbitrators of ICC Switzerland
  • Arbitration Court and Special Committee of the Swiss – Chambers’ Arbitration Institution
  • Fellow of The Dispute Board Federation (FDBF)

Education

  • 2001: LL.M., Harvard Law School
  • 2000: Ph.D., University of Berne Faculty of Law
  • 1997: JD Degree, University of Berne Faculty of Law

Lawyer Rankings

Switzerland > Dispute resolution: arbitration

Bernhard Berger and Olivier Mosimann co-lead the ‘very active and innovative’ practice at Kellerhals Carrard, counting clients active in the chemical, IT, and financial services sectors among its roster and utilising its knowledge in sport, commercial, and investment arbitration proceedings to handle a range of high-stakes mandates. Berger strengthens the practice with his wide-ranging experience in distribution, M&A, industrial projects, and oil and gas, and Mosimann maintains a varied skillset that spans joint ventures, IT, and competition disputes. Martin Molina, an expert in med-tech, high-tech, and energy disputes, and Henry Peter, who focuses on company law issues, are also recommended.