Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG‘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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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