At international arbitration boutique Gabriel Arbitration AG, the team is particularly experienced in disputes relating to commodity trading, pharmaceutical products, construction projects, production of high-tech equipment, and oil and gas. Founding partner Simon Gabriel and Axel Buhr are ‘renowned for exceptional advocacy and calm authority’; between them, the duo have extensive knowledge of arbitrations concerning the gamut of contract-related issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Simon Gabriel and Axel Buhr are renowned for exceptional advocacy and calm authority in complex cross-border disputes, while Roxane Schmidgall brings analytical precision and efficiency to every matter. They distinguish themselves through responsiveness, cultural fluency, and genuine teamwork. Their advice is consistently practical, commercially focused, and tactically sound.'
- 'What makes this practice stand out is its combination of deep expertise in international commercial arbitration with a truly global perspective. The team demonstrates exceptional proficiency in managing complex, cross-border disputes under multiple institutional rules, including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL, with a proven ability to deliver strategic, commercially focused results.'
- ‘Simon Gabriel is outstanding both as arbitrator and counsel. Axel Buhr is also a rising figure in the Swiss arbitration market, with excellent advocacy skills.’
- 'The individuals in the team stand out for their sharp legal acumen, strategic insight and deep understanding of international arbitration.'
- ‘Extremely efficient and legally sound team. Very competitive.’
- ‘Simon Gabriel is sharp, to the point and well organised.’
Key clients
- Naftogaz of Ukraine
Work highlights
Acted for Naftogaz in an ICC arbitration initiated by the client against Gazprom.
Practice head
Simon Gabriel; Axel Buhr
Other key lawyers
Roxane Schmidgall; Daniela Frenkel