Baker McKenzie Switzerland SA‘s regular caseload spans arbitrations such as those arising from complex infrastructure matters, disputes with a banking or corporate element, post-M&A issues, and energy and sports disputes. Joachim Frick oversees the group, with a particular area of expertise is insurance-related disputes. Senior counsel Urs Zenhäusern handles commercial and IP arbitrations, acting as both counsel and arbitrator. Luca Beffa departed the firm in January 2026.
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  • ‘Baker's arbitration practice in Switzerland is well regarded, with outstanding arbitration practitioners.’
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Key clients

  • The Government of the United Kingdom

Work highlights

Represented the Government of the United Kingdom in an arbitration under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU.
Practice head

Joachim Frick

Other key lawyers

Urs Zenhäusern