Lenz & Staehelin is valued by clients for its position as ‘one of Switzerland’s strongest arbitration practices, backed up by the resources of a top-tier full-service firm’. The group regularly acts both for and against state-owned entities in international arbitrations. Harold Frey and Xavier Favre-Bulle leverage their ’exceptional advocacy skills and bright minds’ to oversee the work in Zurich and Geneva respectively; the latter also leads the firm’s sports law offering, and is thus well placed to handle arbitrations in that space. Counsel Martin Aebi‘s ever-increasing practice spans joint-development, construction, M&A and banking matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘L&S is the most prominent Swiss firm when it comes to international arbitration. Their team has unique expertise and capabilities in the market, and can handle arbitrations across several different jurisdictions.’
- 'Harold Frey is a shrewd lead counsel, with unparalleled strategic and advocacy skills.'
- 'The team is very capable of handling the largest and most complex international arbitrations; dynamic, quick, strategic and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Harold Frey is truly on the highest level; a true strategist, quick to think on his feet, excellent oral skills and a true leader.'
Key clients
- Clorox Spain
- International Olympic Committee
- State of Palestine
- thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions
- thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
- World Anti-Doping Agency
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Xavier Favre-Bulle; Harold Frey
Other key lawyers
Martin Burkhardt; Thierry Calame; Daniel Tunik; Martin Aebi