LALIVE advises on logistics and residential construction projects, combining advisory and disputes expertise across numerous industries. The team handles matters involving infrastructure, energy, and telecoms, often with significant technical and financial dimensions. Drawing on its arbitration capability, the firm represents clients before international tribunals and courts while advising on dispute prevention and project management. The practice is led by Bernd Ehle, Joachim Knoll and Samuel Moss, who are highly regarded for their work in cross-border construction and energy disputes.
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- 'The firm’s particular strength is the focus on developing a case theory that covers the entire case, and not only the case of the party that they represent.'
- 'The firm has a diverse body of lawyers, which creates a business culture that is not dominated by the peculiarities of any particular jurisdiction.'
- 'Passionate and hard-working, with great expertise.'
- 'High level of team spirit. All requests are handled in a timely manner. Deadlines are always respected.'
Work highlights
Represented a US investor in a $1bn NAFTA legacy claim brought under the ICSID Rules following Canada's decision not to grant the required permits for the construction of a carbon-neutral LNG facility in Quebec and a natural gas pipeline.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Bernd Ehle; Joachim Knoll; Samuel Moss
Other key lawyers
Matthias Scherer