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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

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The ‘extremely sharp, legally strong and extremely strategic’ Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd excels in handling sponsorship agreements, broadcasting rights and infrastructure issues for a variety of athletes and sports federations. Philippe Bärtsch, who acts for a panoply of clients in relation to international commercial and sports arbitration, and Christopher Boog, who acts for a myriad of sports officials, athletes and private entities with regard to a range of disciplinary, contractual and tort matters, lead the practice.
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  • ‘Excellent team capable of handling huge cases.'

  • 'Very strong team in commercial and investment arbitration.’

  • 'Extremely sharp, legally strong and extremely strategic.’

  • ‘Schellenberg Wittmer is in my opinion the best Swiss firm: reliable, efficient, straightforward.’

  • ‘Philippe Bärtsch stands out for his work in sports arbitration.'

  • ‘The team at Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd is dedicated, experienced and hard working. The client's interests are comprehended and protected in the best possible way.'

  • 'Philippe Bärtsch and Christopher Boog show great strength in both international and Swiss law related matters.'

  • ‘Schellenberg Wittmer is like a perfectly functioning orchestra with Philippe Bärtsch and Christopher Boog as the conductors.'

Lawyers

Practice head

Philippe Bärtsch; Christopher Boog

Other key lawyers

Louis Burrus