LALIVE
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LALIVE‘s ’truly outstanding international arbitration practice’ spans a wide range of complex mandates, particularly in the mining, construction and infrastructure, energy and biotechnology sectors. The firm has a stellar track record in the investment treaty space. Domitille Baizeau and Melissa Magliana jointly head up the practice; between them, the pair have many years of experience acting in ad hoc and institutional arbitration proceedings under all major rules, including ICC, ICSID, SIAC and UNCITRAL. In January 2025, Augustin Barrier was promoted to become the newest addition to a strong partner bench which also includes Matthias Scherer and Joachim Knoll. Energy and commodities arbitration specialist Christine Moehler joined from Pestalozzi in April 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘One of the best law firms in arbitration, dealing with the best cases.’
- ‘Joachim Knoll is an excellent arbitrator.’
Key clients
- Romania
- Ruby River Capital LLC
Work highlights
Represented Lupaka Gold in arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Peru under the Canada–Peru Free Trade Agreement.


