Bär & Karrer Ltd.‘s wide-ranging expertise ensures a constant flow of instructions which span a breadth of ad hoc and institutional arbitrations governed by Swiss and foreign law; recent highlights cover issues involving international acquisitions and joint ventures, technology transfers, sales of goods, commodity trading, oil and gas concessions and access to networks. The team is jointly headed up by the ’outstanding’ Nadja Jaisli Kull and Pascal Hachem, for whom international contracts are a particular focus. Michele Bernasconi is particularly recommended for work with a nexus to the sports, media, energy, telecoms and IT sectors. Cesare Jermini is a key name for both international and domestic arbitrations.

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‘Their advice is clear, aligned to the client's strategic thinking and always so timely that it helps to drive the process within the client's organisation. Excellent understanding of our business together with their legal expertise, which is second to none, results in very valuable advice which helps management to take the right decisions.’
'Nadja Jaisli Kull is an outstanding lawyer with an excellent judgment of the relevant issues and clear advice that helps the client to find the right way without being lost in legal details.'
‘The team we worked with was exceptional in terms of client contact, industry knowledge, tactics and accessibility.’
‘Aurélie Conrad Hari is always available, responsive and provides commercial advice.’
‘Highly professional litigation team. Pleasant and efficient communication. Highly business savvy. Fast and pragmatic.’
‘Nadja Jaisli Kull is a outstanding personality. The associates are all of the highest quality. The general interactions with the litigation and arbitration team are always pleasant and to the point.’