Who's Who Legal

“Christopher is one of the stars in international arbitration”

Who's Who Legal

“he is well organised and in control of his cases”

Who's Who Legal

“Christopher Boog is exceptional in all respects”

Chambers

“he always provides solutions, which really makes him stand out; we don't have to wait long for a solution that is based on a sound, thought-out point of view”

Chambers

“a very bright and very experienced lawyer”

Chambers Global

“Christopher Boog is fantastic”

Chambers Global

“he is always informed on any development of our case and shows a huge commitment to defending our position, and his summing up of the case in front of the tribunal is just brilliant”

Chambers Global

“he has very strong analytical skills and is fast in his analysis and good in anticipation of issues”

Legal 500

“[His] advocacy skills are unparalleled”

Chambers Global

“very brilliant mind and excels in advocacy”

Chambers Global

“he was amazing, truly on top of things and got straight to the point”

Chambers Global

“[A source praised] his creativity, saying: 'He sometimes can suggest some approach which no one has thought about before'”

Who's Who Legal

“In every respect he is brilliant! Top 10”

Who's Who Legal

“I can highly recommend Chris - he belongs to the best arbitration counsel of his generation”

Who's Who Legal

“he's one of the superstars in Switzerland”

Who's Who Legal

“you know that he is going to do an amazing job”

Who's Who Legal

“one of the best in the business”

Who's Who Legal

“outstanding”

Who's Who Legal

“one of the best advocates I have ever seen”

Who's Who Legal

“definitely a leader in the field”

Who's Who Legal

“praised for strategic thinking and ability to mitigate risk”

Legal 500

“superb analytical and advocacy skills”

Legal 500

“admired for his ability to explain (orally and in writing) complex technical or factual issues in simple terms”

 
Christopher Boog
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Dr. Christopher Boog, FCIArb, FSIArb

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Levin Sandmeier

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levin.sandmeier@swlegal.ch

Christopher Boog is a Vice-Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group and co-heads the Sports Practice. He is also a member of the Construction and Energy sector groups. He represents clients in complex international commercial, investment and sports arbitrations as well as in setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court.

Chris has been ranked as one of a small number of Global Elite Thought Leaders by Who's Who Legal Arbitration recognizing lawyers "at the peak of the profession" for several years. He is the 2020 recipient of the ASA Prize for Advocacy in International Commercial Arbitration, awarded every two years to international arbitration counsel to recognize exceptional advocacy in international arbitration. 

Chris has been described as "one of the best in the business" and "one of the stars in international arbitration" (Who's Who Legal). According to clients and peers, he is "exceptional in all respects", "outstanding", "just brilliant" and "one of the best advocates I have ever seen" (Who's Who Legal). The same directory remarks that “Christopher has superb control during complex hearings", is "well organised and in control of his cases" and "is absolutely excellent for dispute resolution within the construction industry". Other sources report that he is "brilliant and to-the-point" and "always provides solutions, which really makes him stand out; we don't have to wait long for a solution that is based on a sound, thought-out point of view" (Chambers Global). According to another client Chris "has superb analytical and advocacy skills. He is admired for his ability to explain (orally and in writing) complex technical or factual issues in simple terms" (Legal 500).

Experience

  • Counsel and arbitrator in over 120 arbitrations seated in common law and civil law jurisdictions around the world
  • Has handled arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, SIAC, HKIAC, KCAB, WIPO, DIS, SCAI, VIAC, CAS, before the PCA, as well as ad hoc
  • Main areas of specialization include construction and engineering, energy, commodities, investment and sports law, as well as the pharmaceutical, automotive and mining industries

Career

Professional Experience
2012
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
2006
Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
Education and Admission
2014
Bar Admission in Singapore (Foreign Lawyer)
2010
Dr. iur., University of Zurich
2008-2009
Visiting Scholar, Columbia University
2006
Bar Admission in Switzerland
2002
Master of Law, University of Fribourg
Additional Professional Activities
  • President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre
 

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