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Arbitration

Offering expert support when complex and international disputes demand a solution

When disputes arise out of sophisticated, complex and international transactions, arbitration is often a better solution than national courts which are often not suited or unable to solve the disagreement.

Party representation in arbitration proceedings: tactical and strategic

Bär & Karrer represents clients in commercial arbitrations and related court and enforcement proceedings. We act in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations governed by Swiss or foreign law. We are experienced in proceedings administered by major arbitral institutions.

Decision making in abitral tribunals: prudent and balanced

Members of our arbitration team regularly serve as party-appointed arbitrators, sole arbitrators, and chairpersons of arbitral tribunals, as well as mediators. Partners of the firm are also active members of executive bodies of arbitral institutions and organizations such as the ICC, Swiss Chambers and the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA).

The quality, size, and experience of our international arbitration team allow us to handle large and complex cases. We regularly act in cases involving international acquisitions, joint ventures, privatizations, R&D, technology transfers, financing, sales of goods, construction and large projects, commodity trading, sports arbitration, oil and gas, as well as IP/IT.

Some of the ways we support clients on arbitration:

  • Party representation as counsel in arbitration proceedings both ad hoc and institutional (ICC, the Swiss Chambers of Commerce, DIS, LCIA, the Vienna Center, the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, the Milan Chamber of Arbitration, SIAC, AAA/IDCR, and CAS
  • Chairman, co-arbitrator or sole arbitrator
  • Counsel in the enforcement or challenging of arbitral awards and in preliminary measures supporting arbitration proceedings
  • Mediator or counsel in mediation
  • Expert in arbitration proceedings

Best in class.

Legal 500 2018

Capable of delivering very high-quality work within extremely tight deadlines.

Client in Chambers Europe 2022

This team is undoubtedly one of the best international arbitration teams in the world.

Client in Chambers 2021

Exceptionally high quality and well-founded deliveries.

Legal 500 2021

They are simply one of the best law firms in Europe.

Client in Chambers 2021

They have very high ethical standards, very hands on and hard working. As a client, you receive first-class legal service.

Legal 500 2021

Very reliable, experienced, focused, realistic and down-to-earth team that knows the files

Legal 500 2021

The team is second to none and very experienced.

Legal 500 2020

Our first choice in Switzerland.

Market source in Chambers Europe 2020

Has a very strong disputes group with expertise in Swiss law and in various sectors.

Legal 500 2020

Exceptionally talented individuals.

Source in Chambers Europe 2020

Responsive, thoughtful, very thorough and able to turn things around in a short timeframe.

Interviewee in Chambers Europe 2020

Hard-working, straightforward and diligent.

Source in Chambers Europe 2020

Stellar bench that excels in all areas of dispute resolution, including sports arbitration.

Chambers Europe 2016

Great experience of cross-border matters.

Chambers Europe 2016

The firm offers the perfect package of quality, diversity and personal contact.

Chambers Europe 2016

The team has great analytical skills.

Chambers Europe 2018

Excellent legal technical expertise.

Chambers Europe 2018

The rates are fair and we had a very positive experience.

Client in Chambers Europe 2016

A very skilled team.

Legal 500 2017

Best in class.

Legal 500 2018

Capable of delivering very high-quality work within extremely tight deadlines.

Client in Chambers Europe 2022

Ranked in Tier 1

by Chambers Europe and Legal 500 2023

Ranked in Tier 1

by Chambers Europe and Legal 500 2023

Ranked in Tier 1

by Chambers Europe and Legal 500 2023

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