Specialist arbitration boutique Peter & Kim is valued by clients for ‘its ability to bridge cultures and jurisdictions’. The firm’s practitioners have extensive collective experience in international commercial and investment treaty arbitration. Konstantin Christie is recognised for his strength in handling arbitrations under international treaties; Wolfgang Peter’s workload spans post-M&A issues and disputes stemming from joint ventures and heavy industry projects; and Flavio Peter regularly acts in disputes arising under a variety of contracts. The group’s partner base was further strengthened by the arrival of 'eminent specialist' Hugo Barbier from legacy firm Barbier Mehtiyeva Law in January 2025. Rodica Turtoi's caseload includes both commercial and investment arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- ‘First rate arbitration practice. Very practical and business oriented.’
- ‘Flavio Peter and Konstantin Christie: two young outstanding partners. Great dedication. Well organised.’
- 'Flavio Peter is a brilliant lawyer and legal consultant. He is a great problem solver who is always responsive, reachable and able to understand clients' needs.'
- 'Peter & Kim handles all our cases with exceptional care and diligence. Their team of professionals is outstanding. They offer comprehensive support from experts in different legal fields.'
- 'Peter & Kim is a specialist firm in international arbitration with offices in Europe and Asia, recognised for combining civil law and common law expertise. The firm is involved in some of the largest commercial and investment arbitrations worldwide, with clients highlighting its ability to bridge cultures and jurisdictions.'
- ‘A central figure in the team is Hugo Barbier. He brings a rare combination of academic and practical authority. His trilingual skills, his precision and his intellectual rigour make him stand out among his peers. Clients and colleagues alike see him as an eminent specialist and rising figure in the international arbitration community.’
Key clients
- Doğuş Construction and Trade Inc.
- Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- Aivi Luik
- OMV Gas Marketing & Trading GmbH
- National Iranian Oil Company
- Humans Mobile Pte. Ltd.
Work highlights
Represented OMV Gas Marketing & Trading in securing two consecutive awards in ICC and SCC arbitrations.
Represented Doğuş İnşaat ve Ticaret in ICC arbitration proceedings against Alstom Transport.
Represented a Singapore-based payments and mobile services provider which has initiated an ICSID claim against the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Wolfgang Peter; Konstantin Christie; Flavio Peter
Other key lawyers
Hugo Barbier; Alexis Schoeb; Rodica Turtoi