Pestalozzi attracts mandates from all sectors of the economy, and is particularly well regarded for its expertise in disputes relating to commodities and industrial goods. Florian Mohs heads up the arbitration practice with a ‘good eye for the commercial perspective’, working closely with former team lead Michael Kramer, who maintains an active practice. The firm regularly appears in proceedings under the ICC, Swiss, LCIA, UNCITRAL and CAS Rules. Christine Moehler departed the firm in April 2025, with Thomas Rohner and Lukas Rusch also leaving in October.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘The firm is an established player on the Swiss market. Simply a strong, vibrant, thriving practice. Very impressive!’
- ‘This firm provided timely and high-quality legal advice on Swiss law.’
- ‘Alexandra Johnson is a strategic and astute arbitration practitioner, with a strong commercial and practical approach. She is a pleasure to work with: responsive, collaborative and an excellent team player.’
- ‘Very proactive, able to assemble the necessary team on the basis of a broad range of expertise, very strong in arbitration, very good reputation.’
- 'Florian Mohs is hands-on, with a good eye for the commercial perspective of a client.'
- ‘Pestalozzi has a specialist arbitration offering with experienced team members. They provided practical and commercially-driven advice on particular points of Swiss law and did so promptly and thoroughly.’
Key clients
- Glencore
- Turkmengaz
- Bouygues Construction
- Johnson & Johnson
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Florian Mohs
Other key lawyers
Michael Kramer; Alexandra Johnson; Andreas Lienhard