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“very knowledgeable”

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“extremely able”

GAR

“communications skills, both orally and in writing, consistent availability, attention to the changing circumstances and ability to provide focused and detailed advice.”

Legal 500

“the ‘knowledgeable and responsive’ Philippe Bärtsch is recommended”

Chambers Global

“creative, incredibly responsive and gets your answers quickly”

GAR

“great leadership”

Who's Who Legal

“great reputation”

               
 
Philippe Bärtsch
Geneva
Zurich

Philippe Bärtsch, LL.M.

Managing Partner

+41 22 707 8132

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Philippe Bärtsch, LL.M.

Managing Partner

+41 44 215 5252

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Angèle Chiaroni

Assistant


angele.chiaroni@swlegal.ch

Philippe Bärtsch is Schellenberg Wittmer's current Managing Partner, a Vice-Chair of our International Arbitration Practice Group and a Co-Head of our Sports Practice Group. He represents clients in complex international commercial, investment and sports arbitration matters as well as in setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court. Philippe is highly recommended by the legal directories, both as an arbitration and as a sports lawyer.

Expertise

  International Arbitration   Dispute Resolution   Construction
  Energy   Sports

Experience

  • Counsel and arbitrator in more than 100 complex commercial arbitrations seated in common law and civil law jurisdictions worldwide, involving a wide array of matters and under many different laws
  • Main areas of specialization include post M&A disputes, energy, construction / engineering, commodities, pharmaceutical, consumer goods and sports
  • Counsel in close to 100 different proceedings before sports arbitral institutions and adjudicative bodies of sports federations, including in some of the highest profile sports cases in recent history

Career

Professional Experience
2019
Managing Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
2015
Member of Schellenberg Wittmer's Management Committee
2012
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
2006
Foreign Associate in a leading US firm in New York
2003
Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
Education and Admission
2004
LL.M., Harvard Law School
2002
Bar Admission in Switzerland
2000
lic. iur., University of Geneva
Additional Professional Activities
  • Regular publications and speaking engagements on topics related to arbitration
  • Member of the Academic Council of the Swiss Arbitration Academy
  • Member of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution
  • Co-chair Young Arbitration Practitioners (YAP)
  • Co-chair the marketing committee of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
 

Recognitions

  • The Legal 500: Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Sports, French Speaking Switzerland 2016-2020
  • LMG Expert Guides: Commercial Arbitration 2014-2020
  • Who's Who Legal Arbitration: Global and National (Switzerland) Leader 2013-2021
  • Who's Who Legal Sports: Global Leader 2020
  • Chambers Global and Europe 2019-2020

Languages

  • French
  • English
  • German

Selected Publications

  The impact of trade sanctions on contractual obligations and arbitration proceedings   "Consent" in Sports Arbitration: Which Lessons for Arbitrations Based on Clauses in Bylaws of Corporations, Associations, etc.?   Arbitration Law of Switzerland: Practice and Procedure
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Speaking Engagements

  Schellenberg Wittmer hosts the "Hot Topic, Fresh Drinks" event   Schellenberg Wittmer hosts a seminar and workshop for the Swiss Chinese Law Association   Schellenberg Wittmer's Hosts 4th Summer ELSA Law School on Arbitration
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