Multinational corporations, SMEs, individuals, states and state-owned entities from jurisdictions around the globe value the team at Kellerhals Carrard for its ‘rare combination of technical excellence, procedural rigour and sound judgment’. International commercial, investment and sports arbitrations make up the bulk of the workload. Bernhard Berger, who handles post-M&A, licensing and franchising disputes, and the sports-focused Olivier Mosimann jointly head up the practice, supported by a deep bench of experienced practitioners such as ’prudent advocate’ Martin Molina.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Kellerhals Carrard’s arbitration practice is unique in combining deep expertise with a strong nationwide presence, with offices in all major Swiss cities. This allows the team to offer clients seamless support wherever disputes arise, backed by strong teamwork and responsiveness. Compared to other firms, Kellerhals Carrard stands out for pairing local reach with high-quality arbitration capabilities.’
- 'Martin Molina, Bernhard Berger and Olivier Mosimann each stand out for their excellent legal skills and distinctive qualities. Martin is highly pragmatic and solution-oriented, always keeping the client’s objectives in focus. Bernhard is widely recognized for his authority in arbitration, combining deep expertise with sound strategic judgment. Olivier impresses with his precision and responsiveness, ensuring that even the most complex matters are handled with clarity and efficiency.'
- ‘Martin Molina is an exemplary arbitrator, always fully prepared and engaged in every case. His professionalism and integrity inspire confidence in all participants. He is highly respected within the arbitration community.’
- ‘The Kellerhals Carrard arbitration team is a group of individuals where each individual is outstanding and has a strong reputation in the market in his own right. All have a deep expertise in international arbitration.’
- 'Martin Molina is a multilingual Swiss litigator, a very fine legal mind and a prudent advocate, with excellent reputation in the market.'
- 'Clients considering this team should know that they bring a rare combination of technical excellence, procedural rigour and sound judgment.'
Key clients
- International Association of Athletics Federations
- International Federation of Sport Climbing
- International Olympic Committee
- Ultimate Concepts Ltd.
- World Anti-Doping Agency
Lawyers
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Practice head
Bernhard Berger; Olivier Mosimann
Other key lawyers
Martin Molina; Henry Peter