Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG advises a roster of sovereign clients and is particularly strong in disputes at the intersection of trade, national security and geopolitical policy. The practice is under the headship of Pablo Bentes, an experienced WTO disputes specialist who is known for guiding governments through complex and politically sensitive trade matters. ‘Standout lawyer’ Claude Chase brings technical expertise across WTO law and dispute settlement, and plays a central role in managing multi-jurisdictional government mandates.
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Testimonials
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- ‘WTO expertise, great client relations.’
- 'Claude Chase is a standout lawyer.'
- ‘Baker McKenzie has done an excellent job. Their people, their work and their communication make them an outstanding law firm.’
- ‘They are very helpful and attentive and they do their work in the best way possible.’
Key clients
- Government of the United Kingdom
- Barry Callebaut
- Bobst
- Bruker BioSpin
- dorma kaba
- GARMCO
- Government for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Saudi Ministry of Economy and Planning
- Hilti
- Kingdom of Bahrain
- Novartis
- Ruag
- Schindler
Work highlights
Represented the UK Government in an arbitration under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU concerning the UK’s ban on sandeel fishing.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Pablo Bentes
Other key lawyers
Philippe Reich; Serge Pannatier; Claude Chase; Weiwei Zhang