Alexander von Ziegler
Zurich

Prof. Dr. Alexander von Ziegler, LL.M., Mediator SKWM, SAV, CEDR

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Jessica Polazarov

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Alexander von Ziegler is a Partner in Schellenberg Wittmer's Dispute Resolution Group in Zurich and he also heads the firm’s Trade and Transport Group as well as the Insurance Practice Group. He also acts as mediator (accredited by SKWM, SAV and CEDR).

Experience

  • Specialist in the field of export/import, shipping, aviation, he advises parties involved in international trade, commercial contracts, transportation and logistics (dispute resolution and transactional)
  • Specialist in the field of insurance and reinsurance law, he advises national and international insurers in high-profile defense or cover disputes and regulatory issues (dispute resolution and transactional)
  • Mediator (SKWM, SAV and CEDR)

Career

Professional Experience
2023
Secretary General Honoris Causa of the Comité Maritime International
2018
Accreditation as Mediator SKWM, SAV and CEDR
2005
Professor (Titularprofessor) for International Trade Law, University of Zurich
1999
Associate Professor (Privatdozent), University of Zurich
1993
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
1990
Lecturer, University of Zurich
1988
Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
1996-2003
Secretary General to the Comité Maritime International
1992-1997
Secretary General of the International Union of Marine Insurance
Education and Admission
1999
PD (Habilitation), University of Zurich
1989
Dr. iur., University of Zurich
1988
Bar Admission in Switzerland
1984
LL.M. in Admiralty, Tulane University
1981
lic. iur., University of Zurich
Additional Professional Activities
  • Publications in his fields of specialization
  • Holds posts in many national and international organizations
  • Member of the Swiss delegation at UNCITRAL tasked with creating a new Convention on the Recognition of Judicial Sales of Ships
 

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