The well-regarded practitioners at Walder Wyss Ltd. are ‘individually excellent and even more so as a group’. Andrea Meier's practice focuses on the construction sphere. Diana Akikol and practice head Dieter Hofmann are go-to names for complex commercial arbitrations, including those relating to joint venture issues, shareholder disputes and post-M&A matters. Investment arbitrations are a particular specialism for Michael Feit. Among the arbitrators regularly handling international work are Micha Bühler and Michael Cartier.

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'Andrea Meier is one of the best arbitration counsel in Switzerland. She has unparalleled legal knowledge and experience and is very hands-on.'
‘One of the leading firms in Switzerland, with lots of international work.’
‘Dieter Hofmann is the stand-out partner in WW's Zurich office.’
‘Michael Cartier and Michael Feit stand out for their exceptional legal knowledge and ability to combine attention to detail with a strong focus on overall strategy. They are highly responsive, efficient in both time and cost management and consistently deliver clear, practical guidance. Beyond their legal excellence, they are also very pleasant to work with, which makes the collaboration both productive and enjoyable.’
‘Walder Wyss has an excellent and very experienced team in Zurich and Geneva.’
'Diana Akikol is one of the best of her generation. She has a fantastic command of the law.'