At Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd, practitioners are well versed in conducting proceedings under a variety of institutional rules, including Swiss Rules, ICC, VIAC, DIS and LCIA, as well as in handling ad hoc proceedings. ‘Top-notch lawyer and arbitrator’ Frank Spoorenberg jointly leads the offering alongside the ’very experienced and smart’ Daniel Eisele, both guiding clients through M&A, licensing and joint venture-related proceedings. Boris Vittoz is another key team member, particularly noted for his expertise in international commercial arbitrations.
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- ‘Frank Spoorenberg is a top-notch lawyer and arbitrator. Outstanding lawyer, hands-on arbitrator, calm and balanced, extremely diligent and professional. One of my favourite arbitrators around.’
- ‘I worked with Frank Spoorenberg and found him extremely competent and available. He demonstrated remarkably clear and effective advocacy.’
- ‘Boris Vittoz has been outstanding throughout. He combines deep legal expertise with sharp strategic judgment, and his advice is always clear, practical, and actionable. Beyond his technical skill, Boris brings calm authority and a personable, engaging style that immediately builds confidence. He is highly responsive, thoughtful and an absolute pleasure to work with - I would happily instruct him again and recommend him.’
- ‘Frank Spoorenberg is an outstanding lawyer, both when acting as counsel and arbitrator. He is exceptionally smart, skilled, business oriented and calm.’
- ‘I have recent experience working in cases involving Frank Spoorenberg as counsel, and also know him as an arbitrator. He is very experienced and professional, and, in my experience, consistently well-prepared, responsive and efficient. He is held in high regard in the Swiss arbitration community.’
- ‘We regularly and efficiently collaborate with NKF in sports cases, and are currently acting as co-counsel with the Zurich office, advising a state party in several international investment disputes.’
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Practice head
Daniel Eisele; Frank Spoorenberg
Other key lawyers
Boris Vittoz; Valerie Meyer Bahar