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Hugo Barbier

Professor Hugo Barbier brings a depth of expertise and extensive practice as counsel, arbitrator and consultant in cross-jurisdictional commercial and investment disputes spanning the globe including Europe, Africa, South America, the Baltics and Central Asia. He regularly acts as counsel, legal expert, and arbitrator in international commercial and investment arbitrations (ICC, LCIA, SCC, HKIAC, and SIAC). Professor Barbier is a Professor of Law (professeur agrégé des facultés de droit) in France and is widely published. Among his various publications, Professor Barbier is a co-author, together with ICC Secretary-General Alexander Fessas, of the annual commentary on ICC awards published in the Journal du Droit International (Clunet). His most recent works concentrate on investment arbitration. In addition to his expertise in arbitration, Professor Barbier specializes in contract law. He is the co-author, along with Professor Jacques Ghestin, of the “Treatise on Civil Law – General Introduction,” which is published in two volumes (volume 1 in 2018 and volume 2 in 2020). Since 2013, he has also authored the quarterly commentary on court decisions related to contract law in the Revue Trimestrielle de Droit Civil. Representative Cases \tRepresenting a service provider in the finance and telecom sectors in an ICSID arbitration against Uzbekistan. \tRepresenting a state oil company in a commercial arbitration against a component provider in the oil and gas sector under the UNCITRAL Rules. \tRepresenting a state oil company in a commercial arbitration against a South Asian State concerning a pipeline construction dispute under the UNCITRAL Rules. \t \tRepresenting investors in a nephrite mining business against the Russian Federation in an ad hoc investment arbitration (UNCITRAL) based on the China-Russia 2006 investment treaty. \tRepresenting a private Algerian company specializing in production of petroleum products against a Spanish company operating in oil and gas sector in an ICC commercial arbitration. \tRepresenting 73 cryptocurrency traders (crypto products: futures contracts and leveraged tokens) against a cryptocurrency exchange company in a HKIAC commercial arbitration. \tAssisting a private equity fund incorporated in Luxembourg in a spin-off including the assignment of a claim in a SCC investment arbitration. \tAct as Arbitrator in ICC investment arbitration based on a BIT between France and an African country. \tAct as Arbitrator in ICC commercial arbitration on a consultant agreement between an aircraft manufacturer and an agent in South America. \tAct as Arbitrator in SCC commercial arbitration on a lease agreement concluded to operate a heating system in a Baltic country. \tAdvising the French Senate in the legislative implementation of the Agreement for the Termination of all Intra-EU Bilateral Investment Treaties. \tAdvising in various proceedings related to BITs between African countries and France and other European countries. \tRepresenting numerous clients in Interpol proceedings, assisting clients in foreign judgement enforcement process, ECHR proceedings, EU proceedings.

Konstantin Christie

Konstantin Christie is a US-qualified lawyer, who specializes in complex international commercial disputes and arbitration under international treaties. He has acted in more than 45 arbitrations, stemming from a variety of industries, including oil, gas and electricity, (with a particular emphasis on long-term supply agreements), as well as cases arising from the commodities trading, extraction of natural resources and joint ventures. Based in Europe for many years, Konstantin often deals with cases under Swiss and other civil laws. In addition, Konstantin regularly works with damages experts and clients in order to evaluate the financial compensation and potential viability of claims, arising out of a treaty or contract. He often represents clients from the CIS region and the Middle East and has significant experience with arbitrations in the Asia-Pacific region, seated in Singapore, Seoul and Tokyo. Konstantin Christie also served as tribunal secretary in a number of “bet the company” arbitrations under the rules of most leading arbitral institutions (including ICC, SCAI, LCIA, SIAC, ICSID and UNCITRAL) and brings this experience to his appointments and counsel cases. AREAS OF EXPERTISE \tArbitration \tJoint-Ventures / Consortia \tInvestments & BIT \tMergers & Acquisitions \tPublic International Law \tShareholder Agreements INDUSTRY SECTORS \tAutomotive & Heavy Industry \tCommodities Trading \tMedia, Art & Entertainment \tMining & Metals \tOil & Gas REPRESENTATIVE CASES \tCounsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. \tCounsel in an ICSID arbitration against an Asian State on behalf of an investor from South East Asia. \tLead counsel in an ICC arbitration for a major mining and metallurgy consortium with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law. \tCounsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, with an amount in dispute of over USD 150 million. \tCounsel in an ad hoc investment arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, with an amount in dispute of USD 200 million. \tRepresenting two respondents from the CIS region in arbitrations in the automotive and agricultural sector, under the ICC and Swiss Rules, subject to Swiss and French law respectively and 4 million EUR and 60 million EUR in amounts in dispute. \tLead associate in an investment treaty arbitration, US Steel Global Holdings I v. Republic of Slovakia, which ended in favourable settlement for the client, with more than USD 350 million in dispute. \tCounsel to a major energy conglomerate in its price adjustment disputes under long-term supply agreements subject to ICC Rules, under Italian and Swiss law. \tRepresenting a German client in an ad hoc investment arbitration against a CEE government concerning an expropriation of an enterprise. \tSecretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration, seated in Singapore, governed by Thai law, arising out of a dispute in the renewable energy sector (more than USD1 billon in dispute). \tSecretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration, seated in Geneva, under Bulgarian substantive law, arising out of nuclear power plant construction (more than USD 1.5 billion in dispute). RANKING \t2017-2021 Arbitration: Future Leaders Who’s Who \t2020 – Legal500 Arbitration EMEA Switzerland, Next Generation Partners QUOTES WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2021) says that Konstantin is “outstanding at CIS arbitrations". WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2020) says: Konstantin Christie comes highly recommended as a "smart young lawyer" who "defends his clients in an elegant and effective way". Legal 500, 2020 edition says: Extremely hard-working and smart. He has brilliant legal skills and abilities, and delivers outstanding results. > WWL (Future leaders of Arbitration, 2018) says: Konstantin Christie boasts outstanding expertise in commercial and investment disputes and is held in particularly high esteem for his work in the energy sector.

Mino Han

Mino Han has acted as counsel in various international arbitrations conducted under the auspices of the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, KCAB or JCAA. Mino specializes in construction and engineering disputes. The relevant projects underlying the disputes were each based in the Middle East, Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa or Latin America and concerned the design and construction of combined cycle power plants, solar power production facilities, refineries, high-rise buildings, convention centres and infrastructure facilities.   Mino has also vast experience in representing contractors in Korean court or KCAB domestic arbitration proceedings. He also regularly advises clients on issuing or defending claims arising out of standard form contracts including the FIDIC Suite of Contracts.  Mino majored in law at Seoul National University (LL.B., 2006), after which he passed the Korean Bar Exam in 2006 and qualified as Korean lawyer in 2009. He also received a Master of Laws degree in international arbitration law from Seoul National University in 2012 and a Master of Science degree for Construction Law and Dispute Resolution at King’s College London in 2018. Mino’s MSc dissertation entitled “The meaning and scope of ‘consequential loss’ exclusion clauses – A comparative law analysis between English law and Korean law” was awarded with a distinction grade. In July 2019, Mino was admitted to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales.   Mino has been recognized by Who’s Who Legal as Global Elite Thought Leader in Arbitration (Under 45 – Partners). Mino serves as member of the KCAB Next Steering Committee, and is a DIS (German Arbitration Institute) Council Member. Mino has been the ICC YAAF Regional Representative for Korea (2021-2025 term).  Mino is also sitting as arbitrator, and has served as arbitrator in ICC, DIS, KCAB arbitrations.  Mino is native in Korean and German and is also fluent in English.  AREAS OF EXPERTISE \tArbitration / Litigation \tProject Finance \tKorean Litigation \tInternational Projec \tContracting \tJoint Ventures / Consortia \tShareholder Disputes INDUSTRY SECTORS \tConstruction & Engineering \tShipbuilding \tEnergy & Power \tOil & Gas \tReal Estate \tAviation REPRESENTATIVE CASES Construction & Engineering Related Cases \tLead counsel for a Korean contractor in an ICC dispute regarding a desalination plant project in the UAE. ICC, Dubai. The outcome was successful.  \tCo-lead counsel for a Korean shipyard concerning a dispute on a power plant project in Saudi Arabia. ICC, London. The outcome was successful.   \tLead counsel for a Korean steel supplier in an ad hoc arbitration arising from a steel supply contract for a bridge construction project in Canada. The outcome was successful. \tSuccessfully represented a Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration concerning a project for the construction of a combined cycle power plant in Jordan. \tRepresented a major Korean construction company in an ICC arbitration arising from a project regarding the construction of a low sulphur diesel refinery in Trinidad and Tobago. The matter settled. \tSuccessfully represented a Korean power company in an ICC arbitration against the O&M service provider of a solar power production facility in Bulgaria. \tSuccessfully represented a Korean steel supplier in a SIAC arbitration arising from a steel supply contract in connection with a major construction project in Australia. \tSuccessfully represented a major Korean construction company in a SIAC arbitration arising from a project for the construction of a high-rise building in Mongolia. \tRepresented a major Korean construction company in a KCAB arbitration against a major German plant equipment supplier. The matter settled. \tActed as counsel for many Korean construction companies in KCAB domestic arbitrations or domestic litigation \tProvided legal advice to many Korean contractors for large scale overseas projects. Other Representative Cases \t \tActing as counsel for a Korean investment fund in a US court litigation arising from a transaction involving the acquisition of 15 luxury hotels in the US net worth USD 5.8 billion. \tActing as counsel for the Korean government in an investor state dispute.  \tRepresented Korean shareholders of a major retail company in Korea in a JCAA dispute against a minority shareholder of that company. 

Flavio Peter

Flavio Peter is a partner with Peter & Kim Ltd in Geneva and Zurich specializing in international and domestic arbitration and related litigation proceedings, including enforcement and attachment proceedings before local courts and setting aside proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. Flavio primarily acts as party representative in disputes arising under construction contracts, international sales contracts, disputes concerning long term gas supply contracts, but also agency and distribution agreements, joint venture contracts, and post-M&A disputes. Flavio regularly also sits as chairman, sole arbitrator or co-arbitrator and has gained vast experience as administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals in several international and domestic arbitration proceedings (conducted in accordance with the ICC Arbitration and ADR Rules, Swiss Rules, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, VIAC Rules, DIS Rules as well as in ad hoc proceedings). During his professional experience Flavio has acted in more than 45 arbitrations under a variety of substantive laws, including in particular the laws of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Turkey, Sweden, the US (e.g. Delaware and California) or England and Wales, and of course the CISG. Flavio is a member of the Swiss Arbitration Marketing Committee and co-chair of ASAbelow40. He holds a teaching assignment with the University of Zurich (for international arbitration and CISG) and is a Fellow of the CIArb. AREAS OF EXPERTISE \tArbitration \tDistribution / Agency \tInternational Sales \tConstruction \tMergers & Acquisitions \tEnforcement / Attachments \tCommercial Litigation INDUSTRY SECTORS \tAviation \tConstruction & Engineering \tEnergy \tOil & Gas \tPharmaceutical & Biotech \tTransportation REPRESENTATIVE CASES \tCounsel in a USD > 250 million dispute representing a large Turkish construction firm in a construction related JV dispute under the ICC Rules. \tCounsel in a > USD 500 million dispute representing a mining conglomerate in an ICC arbitration concerning the building of a smelting facility. \tLead counsel in a CHF 145 million arbitration under the Swiss Rules concerning sale and purchase of securities (under Liechtenstein/Austrian Law). \tLead counsel in setting aside proceedings before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court successfully defending an Award rendered under the Swiss Rules, resulting in a seminal decision (BGE 147 III 379) on the question whether, after one of the initial arbitrators resigned and had to be replaced, an arbitral tribunal in its new formation has to repeat a hearing (and other important procedural steps). RANKING \tWho’s Who Legal (WWL): Global Leader in 2022/2023; Future Leader (non-partners section) (2017-2021) and one of the "Most Highly Recommended" practitioners (non-partners section, 2021) \tRanked in the Legal 500 under Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Switzerland QUOTES Who's Who Legal (WWL): Global Leader-Arbitration 2022 / 2023: "Flavio is very experienced as both tribunal member and counsel in disputes” “He is diligent and focused in his approach” "Flavio is an excellent arbitration lawyer, who already has manifold experience in the field despite his young age" Who's Who Legal (WWL): Switzerland-Arbitration 2023: "the next big arbitration lawyer in Switzerland"

Wolfgang Peter

Wolfgang Peter is recognized by clients and his peers as one of the most in-demand counsels and arbitrators in the world, having been engaged in over 270 arbitrations as counsel and arbitrator. Dr. Peter is particularly active in cases involving complex issues of valuations, including post-M&A disputes, joint ventures and projects stemming from the heavy industry. He has decades of expertise in cases involving gas & oil contracts, including upstream and downstream projects, as well as price reviews under long-term gas supply agreements. Dr. Peter regularly advises third-party funding companies in evaluating the merits of the Claimant(s)’ cases, especially with regard to the damages. An active speaker and contributor to the arbitration community at large, he is a member of the LCIA Board of Directors and of the ASA Board. Prior to starting his independent arbitration practice, he headed the arbitration group of Python & Peter, one of the largest Swiss firms, which he also co-founded. Before engaging in arbitration practice full time, Dr. Peter led a successful M&A and corporate practice for 14 years, completing over 40 transactions and IPOs, including such well-known brands and companies as Gucci, Chaumet, Breguet, Tag Heuer, Ebel and Leica. While practicing M&A, he managed two luxury watch-making companies, for 12 years. AREAS OF EXPERTISE \tArbitration / Litigation \tCorporate Law \tDistribution / Agency \tJoint Ventures / Consortia \tInvestments & BITs \tMergers & Acquisitions INDUSTRY SECTORS \tAutomotive & Heavy Industry \tConstruction & Engineering \tElectricity Supply \tFashion & Luxury Goods \tOil & Gas \tPharmaceutical & Biotech REPRESENTATIVE CASES \tLead counsel in an ad hoc arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. \tLead counsel in a case involving two state-owned entities in a highly complex ad hoc arbitration involving aspects of public international law stemming from oil production and delivery agreements, securing an award of more than a billion USD for our clients. \tCo-counsel in two PCA arbitrations involving a state-owned entity and private companies in a dispute concerning gas deliveries, with more than 15 billion USD in dispute. \tCounsel to a major energy conglomerate in its price adjustment disputes against another European major relating to long-term gas supply agreements subject to ICC Rules. \tCo-counsel in in an arbitration under UNCITRAL Rules arising out of a dispute between a Canadian company and two mainland Chinese companies in relation to an unconventional gas project in China. \tLead counsel in an ICC arbitration for a major mining and metallurgy consortium with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law. \tChairman of an Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration arising out of nuclear power plant construction (more than USD 1.5 billion in dispute). \tChairman of the Arbitral Tribunal in the Vivendi v Elektrim arbitration, an important decision on the interrelation between arbitral proceedings and bankruptcy, confirmed by two instances of the English courts. \tCo-counsel in an ICC arbitration concerning the break-up of Arthur Andersen, resulting in a seminal decision of the Swiss Supreme Court on the joinder of the arbitration agreements. RANKING \tWho’s Who Legal (WWL): Thought Leaders 2019-2020; Arbitration Switzerland 2010-2020, National Leader \tWho’s Who Legal (WWL): Energy, Construction 2019-2020 Global Leader \tChambers Global and Europe: Most in Demand Arbitrators and Counsel (2016-2020) QUOTES Wolfgang Peter is one of Europe's key names when it comes to arbitration matters. His expertise lies in acting as counsel and arbitrator in post-M&A, joint venture and contractual disputes. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, 2020 Wolfgang Peter comes recommended for his strength in arbitration related to the oil and gas sector and in post-M&A disputes. Based in Geneva, he is often selected to serve as arbitrator on both commercial and investment treaty cases. Sources praise his good understanding of the commercial and economic stakes in cases, with one praising his" commercial mind – he can see what things mean economically, so I wouldn't hesitate to appoint him for disputes with complex commercial damages issues." Chambers Europe, 2020 Wolfgang Peter is one of the most experienced and smart lawyers in the area of international arbitration. He has over 30 years of experience and is capable of handling the most complex matters with an exceptional level of proficiency. Legal500, 2020

Alexis Schoeb

Alexis is a Swiss-qualified attorney-at-law, member of the Geneva Bar, with considerable experience as both arbitrator and counsel in complex commercial, investment and sport proceedings with high financial and media implications. Over the last 20 years, he has been advising and representing individuals, companies and international organisations in international commercial, investment and sport disputes. Alexis has acted as lead or co-counsel in more than 70 commercial and sports-related proceedings, before the main commercial arbitral institutions, as well as before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).  In particular, he has advised and represented high profile athletes, agents as well as some of Europe’s biggest football clubs. Alexis has also successfully represented clients before the Swiss Federal Tribunal on numerous occasions. He is a recognised arbitrator, appointed to the list of arbitrators of several arbitration institutions and is a member of the UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (FSIArb). Over the past 10 years, Alexis has been appointed in more than 100 cases as an arbitrator in international commercial or sport disputes involving, among others, construction, agency, distribution, licensing, joint venture and media contracts. From 2018 to 2024, he has been a member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). He has also sat as arbitrator in more than 20 proceedings before arbitral tribunals of international sports federations (including UCI, AIBA, FIVB, etc.). AREAS OF EXPERTISE \tInternational commercial arbitration \tInternational investment arbitration \tInternational sports arbitration INDUSTRY SECTORS \tSports \tMedia & entertainment \tEnergy & natural resources \tCommodities trading \tWeb 3.0, blockchain & cryptocurrencies trading REPRESENTATIVE CASES \tLead counsel in a USD 150 million dispute representing a trader in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading cryptocurrencies’ centralised exchanges. \tCo-arbitrator in a construction dispute in the United Arab Emirates under the DIAC rules. \tCo-Counsel for a football agent in a dispute related to agency fees in a >EUR 100 million transfer against an international football player. \tChairman of an arbitral tribunal in a banking dispute with seat in Switzerland. \tLead counsel of a large commodity trading company in an arbitration dispute with seat in London. \tChairman of an arbitral tribunal in a football-related TV Rights dispute of over USD 50 million. \tLead counsel for a top bicycle brand in a dispute related to major sponsorship agreements. \tSole arbitrator in a real estate dispute in Monaco with seat in Switzerland. \tCo-counsel for a majority shareholder in the M&A operations related to the acquisition of the Haute Route Series by the Ironman Group. \tCo-arbitrator in a post M&A dispute with seat in Switzerland. \tLead counsel for a service provider against the Olympic Games’ national organising committee in a dispute relation to a license agreement. \tCo-counsel for FC BARCELONA before CAS in a transfer dispute involving the Brazilian player NEYMAR JR. and his first club SANTOS FC. \tLead counsel for a national football federation in an appeal filed before the Swiss Federal Tribunal against an arbitral award issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. \tLead counsel for a major broadcasting company in an arbitral dispute related to TV-rights. \tCo-counsel for a trading company from Democratic Republic of Congo in an appeal filed before the Swiss Federal Tribunal against an arbitral award. \tLead counsel for a top professional athlete against the International Olympic committee in a dispute regarding his eligibility to participate in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. \tCo-counsel for a European football club against the UEFA before CAS in relation to a match-fixing dispute. \tSole arbitrator in a CAS dispute between a national Olympic committee and an international federation related to the qualification at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. \tLead-counsel for a professional cycling team in a multimillion-dollar dispute against one of its main sponsors. \tCo-counsel for a Korean athlete regarding the qualification at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. \tLead counsel for an international Australian football player in an anti-doping dispute at both national and CAS levels against a national anti-doping agency. \tLead counsel for a national football federation in an appeal filed before the Swiss Federal Tribunal against an arbitral award issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. \tCo-counsel for a company in a dispute related to the management and the organisation of ATP (professional tennis) tournaments. \tCo-counsel for FC BARCELONA in a multi-million dispute related to the purchase of an option right related to a rising-star player. \tLead counsel for a professional cycling team in the sale of the shares of its managing entity and the takeover of the UCI WorldTour licence. \tAdvising a major international Sport Federation in a contentious dispute with its constituents. \tCo-counsel to a football club in a claim against a player’s agent in proceedings before the FIFA Player’s Status Committee and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) arbitration. \tCounsel to the president of the Badminton World Federation in organizational disputes between the Badminton World Federation and other regional federations. The dispute related to the governance of the Badminton World Federation. \tCo-counsel for a Continental Sports Federation in relation to a dispute relate to the organisation of a major multi-sport event. \tLead counsel for a World and Olympic champion in a doping matter. \tCo-counsel for a major European football club against the UEFA before CAS in relation to financial fair-play. \tCo-Counsel for a European football club against the UEFA related to disqualification from the UEFA Champions League. QUOTES Alexis Schoeb wins plaudits as “a renowned and well-experienced CAS arbitrator”, with peers singling him out as “one of the very best in Switzerland”. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, Sports & Entertainment 2022 Alexis Schoeb receives applause for his “strong reputation as a go-to sports lawyer”, acting across a broad range of sports matters in arbitration proceedings. WWL THOUGHT LEADERS, Sports & Entertainment 2020

Cameron Sim

Cameron Sim has extensive global experience as counsel for corporates and sovereigns in commercial and investment arbitrations and related court proceedings. He is admitted in Australia, England & Wales, Hong Kong, and New York, and is a Registered Foreign Lawyer in the Singapore International Commercial Court. Cameron represents clients across a range of industries, including banking and finance, energy and mining, insurance, pharmaceuticals, private equity, retail, sports, and telecommunications. He has acted in proceedings under all leading arbitration rules in key arbitral seats. Cameron is recommended for international arbitration in leading directories. He is commended as a “superb arbitration lawyer”, “truly formidable”, and “a stand-out star”, who “combines outstanding technical ability with being commercially savvy”, is “very efficient”, “understand[s] the needs of clients and the weaknesses of the other party very accurately”, and has “intellectual prowess combined with a strategic mindset which make him an asset to any matter” (Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (2023 — 2025)). He is also described as “a superb and unrelenting advocate” and “a force to be reckoned with”, with “outstanding skills of coordination, especially in cross-border matters”, and “excellent academic background and intuition” (Who’s Who Legal (2022 — 2025)). Cameron sits as arbitrator and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He has been appointed as arbitrator in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations. Cameron is also a member of the Proceedings Committee of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC). Cameron’s legal publications have been cited with approval by courts and commentators. He is the author of Emergency Arbitration (Oxford University Press 2021), the first-ever treatise on the procedure. Prior to his arbitration career, Cameron clerked for the President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and in the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Pierre Tercier

Prof. Dr. Pierre Tercier is a senior counsel at Peter & Kim in Geneva. He is an Emeritus Professor of the University of Fribourg, a Doctor honoris causa of the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, the honorary President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and a prominent international arbitrator with extensive experience in international commercial and investment arbitration. Prof. Tercier has served as party-appointed arbitrator and president in over 150 arbitrations under various rules (ICC, ICSID, LCIA, SIAC, CRCICA, SCC, UNCITRAL) covering a broad range of sectors. He chaired such seminal cases, such as Abaclat and others v. Argentine Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/07/5) and Desert Line Projects LLC v. Republic of Yemen (ICSID Case No. ARB/05/17). In addition to his arbitrator practice, Prof. Tercier gives lectures on arbitration in several Universities around the world. He has authored numerous articles on international arbitration as well as authoritative treatises notably on contract law. He is well-known in Switzerland for his contribution to the study and development of contract, tort, construction and competition law. AREAS OF EXPERTISE \tArbitration / Litigation \tCompetition law \tInternational Investment Law INDUSTRY SECTORS \tConstruction & Engineering \tEnergy & Power \tPharmaceutical & Biotech \tMining & Metals REPRESENTATIVE CASES Prof. Tercier acted as arbitrator in over 150 cases. The list below is merely indicative: Commercial arbitration cases: \tPresident of the tribunal in two related ICC arbitrations, concerning the termination of contracts in the military industry. \tCo-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration concerning a major construction project. \tPresident of the tribunal in an ICC case between a Finnish and a Turkish telecommunication firm, in relation to an exclusive supply contract. \tCo-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration between a French multinational group specializing in renewable energy and a German multinational company, concerning a Finnish nuclear power plant. \tPresident of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration, with seat in New-York (USA), between three oil companies incorporated respectively in Bermuda, the Netherlands, and Venezuela, in relation with a concession agreement for oil production. \tPresident of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between an American and an Algerian oil company, in relation to several contracts involving the sale of liquefied natural gas. \tCo-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, with seat in Zurich, between a Ukrainian State company and a Turkish construction company, in relation with the construction of a highway and a railway bridge in Kiev, Ukraine. \tPresident of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration concerning the price revision of a long-term gas supply agreement between a Greek and a Turkish company. \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICC case between a German company and a French company, in relation with the shareholding in a company specializing in the production of nuclear energy. \tPresident of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between an Asian government and a French company, concerning the reimbursement of commissions in a military contract. \tPresident of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between a French and a Greek bank, in relation to a shareholding dispute. \tPresident of the tribunal in an ICC arbitration between a French telecommunication firm and a Luxembourg company, concerning the use of orbital slots and frequencies. \tCo-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, with seat in Paris, between high-end French department stores and French banks, in relation with a shareholding agreement and valuation of an enterprise. \tPresident of the tribunal in an ad hoc arbitration, with seat in Lebanon, between a State and a telecommunication firm, concerning the construction of a mobile phone network. \tPresident of the tribunal in an UNCITRAL arbitration between a national State-owned oil company and a British oil and gas company, in relation with oil production. \tPresident of the tribunal in an UNCITRAL arbitration, between a State-owned gas supplier and a Spanish gas company, concerning the construction of a natural gas liquefaction plant. Investment cases: \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICSID case Abaclat and others v. Argentine Republic (Case No. ARB/07/5) \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICSID case Desert Line Projects LLC v. Republic of Yemen (Case No. ARB/05/17) \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICSID case Capital Financial Holdings Luxembourg S.A. v. Republic of Cameroon (Case No. ARB/15/18) \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICSID case Baggerwerken Decloedt En Zoon NV v. Republic of the Philippines (Case No. ARB/11/27) \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICSID case Getma International and others v. Republic of Guinea (Case No. ARB/11/29) \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICSID case Société Civile Immobilière De Gaëta v. République de Guinée (Case No. ARB/12/36) \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICSID case Malincorp Ltd. v. The Arab Republic of Egypt (Case No. ARB/08/18) \tPresident of the tribunal in the ICSID case Rachel S. Grynberg, Stephen M. Grynberg, Miriam Z Grynberg and RSM Production Corp. v. Grenada (Case No. ARB/10/6). QUOTES WWL 2020 (Thought Leaders) says: "Pierre Tercier is 'a wonderful arbitrator', as well as 'highly independent and one of the best chairmen'. He is an authority when it comes to commercial and investment arbitration." Chambers Global 2020 states: "Pierre Tercier is 'one of the leading names in Switzerland and does a broad range of commercial and investment cases, according to sources. He remains a popular choice for complex international disputes and is often selected to act as president of ICC tribunals."

Micael Totaro

Micael Totaro is a Swiss qualified lawyer, member of the Geneva Bar, who specialises in international commercial and sports arbitration. He has been involved as co-counsel and secretary in over 60 international arbitration proceedings (ICC, Swiss Arbitration, CAS). His practice encompasses a wide range of commercial topics, such as sponsoring, licensing, distribution & agency, employment, purchases and trading, web-based user agreements, mergers & acquisitions, joint venture and shareholder agreements. He has also acted in numerous arbitration-related proceedings, including debt enforcements and attachments, enforcement and recognition of arbitral awards. Micael has more than 10 years of experience at the highest level of the sports industry. He has been involved in some of the most critical operations of the commercialisation of sports, including major sponsorship deals, development and organisation of international sports events, supply of equipment, licensing and distribution of TV/Media rights and broadcasting/live feed production agreements. He has an extensive knowledge of the resolution of sports-specific disputes, having acted before the Court of Arbitration for Sport and major sports federations’ judicial bodies (FIFA, UEFA, FIBA, FIVB, UCI), in a variety of cases related to players’ eligibility and transfers, players/clubs and agents-related disputes, qualification for the Olympic Games, disciplinary and anti-doping proceedings. He is also frequently involved in complex international commercial disputes stemming from a variety of industries, including oil, gas, mining, metals, commodities trading, cryptocurrencies and banking. AREAS OF EXPERTISE \tInternational Arbitration \tSports Arbitration INDUSTRY SECTORS \tSports \tMedia & Entertainment \tEnergy & Natural Resources \tWeb 3.0, Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Trading \tCommodities Trading \tRetail, Luxury Goods & Fashion \tEvents, Hospitality & MICE REPRESENTATIVE CASES \tCo-counsel for a football agent in a dispute related to agency fees in a >EUR 100 million transfer against an international football player. \tCo-counsel for an athlete regarding the qualification at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. \tCo-counsel for an Australian football player in an anti-doping dispute at both national and CAS levels against a national anti-doping agency. \tCo-counsel for a national football federation in an appeal filed before the Swiss Federal Tribunal against an arbitral award issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. \tCo-counsel for a company in a dispute related to the management and the organisation of ATP (professional tennis) tournaments. \tCo-counsel for a top bicycle brand in a dispute related to major sponsorship agreements and agency’s fees. \tCo-counsel for FC BARCELONA in a EUR 3 million dispute related to the purchase of an option right related to a rising-star player. \tCo-counsel for FC BARCELONA before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a transfer dispute involving the Brazilian player NEYMAR JR. and his first club SANTOS FC. \tCo-counsel for a majority shareholder in the M&A operations related to the acquisition of the Haute Route Series by the Ironman Group. \tCo-counsel for a professional cycling team in a dispute against its bicycle sponsor. \tCo-counsel for a professional cycling team in the sale of the shares of its managing entity and the takeover of the UCI WorldTour licence. \tCo-counsel for a high-end sports clothing company in a sponsorship dispute. \tCo-counsel in a > USD 150 million dispute representing a trader in an ICC arbitration against one of the leading cryptocurrencies’ centralised exchanges. \tSecretary to the Tribunal in a commercial arbitration concerning a licensing and construction dispute (SCAI). \tAssistant to the President of a CAS Panel in a multimillion TV & Media Rights arbitration.

Rodica Turtoi

Rodica Turtoi is specialized in international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations. She has experience acting as a counsel and administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals in proceedings conducted under the ICSID, ICC, SCC, SCAI and UNCITRAL Rules in both English and French. Prior to joining the firm, she trained in the international arbitration practices of leading international firms in Paris and London. Rodica Turtoi graduated with a dual degree from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Bucharest Universities. She also obtained a Master 2 in International Trade Law from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Cornell Law School. Representative Cases \tCounsel in a multi-billion dollar ad-hoc arbitration dispute between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law \tCounsel in an ICC arbitration for a major mining and metallurgy consortium with more than USD 500 million in dispute, under Swiss law \tActing as part of a counsel team in an investment treaty arbitration between a French investor and a European State relating to tax reforms (ICSID), which concluded with a favorable decision for the client. \tActed as counsel in an ICC arbitration under French law in a dispute between an Eastern European automobile producer and a North African distributor, seat in Geneva \tAssisted in a commercial arbitration between parties based in the Middle East related to the contractual review of the prices of gas (ICC Rules) \tSecretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules, related to an oil and gas concession, seat in London \tSecretary to the Arbitral Tribunal in an ICC arbitration, seated in Singapore, concerning a post-M&A dispute and allegations of fraud Rodica is admitted to practice in New York State (2015) and passed the Paris Bar (2016).

Julia Xoudis

Prof. Dr. Julia Xoudis has practised as an attorney for over 20 years, specializing in international commercial arbitration, contract law and competition law. She has acted in more than 40 international arbitrations, both ad hoc and institutional, including high-stake cases involving complex contractual and corporate disputes. In parallel to her practice at the bar, she is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Geneva, where she teaches law of obligations (contract and tort law). Her research interests and publications focus on law of obligations, competition law and legal method. AREAS OF EXPERTISE \tArbitration / Litigation \tCommercial Contracts \tDistribution / Agency \tInternational Sales \tJoint Ventures / Consortia \tMergers & Acquisitions \tCompetition law INDUSTRY SECTORS \tCommodities Trading \tFashion & Luxury Goods \tOil & Gas \tPharmaceutical & Biotech \tTransportation & Logistics; Shipping REPRESENTATIVE CASES \tCo-arbitrator in a dispute related to the validity and performance of a share purchase agreement. \tCounsel in a highly contentious arbitration between a state-owned enterprise and a sovereign state, involving aspects of public international law, with an amount in dispute of USD several billion. \tCounsel in setting aside proceedings against an award in an ad hoc arbitration, securing an important win for the client at the Swiss Supreme Court level. \tCounsel in a case involving two state-owned entities in a highly complex dispute stemming from oil production and delivery agreements, securing an award of more than a billion USD for the clients. \tRegular advice on contractual issues in the area of agency and distribution, including Swiss and European competition law aspects.