Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025

Kongresshaus Zurich, Zurich

29 January 2025 – 31 January 2025

Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025

Weekend in the Swiss Alps

Mountain Plaza Hotel, Davos

01 February 2025 – 02 February 2025

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Shaping the Future of Arbitration Together

The Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025 brings together global experts and professionals to explore the latest developments in arbitration.

Hosted at the Kongresshaus Zurich, this event offers a platform for insightful discussions, networking and thought leadership that will shape the future of dispute resolution. As part of the experience, attendees can also enjoy a weekend in the Swiss Alps, filled with fun, networking, and outdoor activities – an informal extension of the summit to foster connections in a relaxed, scenic setting.

31 January 2025

Our flagship event will explore extending arbitration clauses and awards.

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30 January 2025

Explore AI’s impact on arbitration practice.

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30 January 2025

Join renowned arbitration advocates for a masterclass on advocacy.

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Why Attend the Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025

Networking Opportunities

Meet and network with peers, experts, and industry leaders from around the world. Expand your network and strengthen relationships during sessions and social events.

Innovative Sessions

Engage in discussions on the latest trends in international arbitration through workshops and panel discussions to broaden your knowledge and inspire new ideas.

Swiss Experience

Immerse yourself in Zurich’s rich culture and Switzerland’s pivotal role in global arbitration, blending professional development and networking with an authentic Swiss backdrop.

Affordable Access

Enjoy a blend of paid events, the ASA Winter Conference & the Innovation Conference, along with numerous free events throughout the Summit, making insights accessible to all.

Highlights

Opening Cocktails

Kick off the Summit at the Opening Cocktail at Zunfthaus zur Meisen, a historic venue in the heart of Zurich. Enjoy drinks, light bites, and the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in a relaxed atmosphere. It is the perfect way to start your summit experience and network in an informal setting.

Sponsor-led Arbitration Sessions

Sponsor-led Arbitration Sessions provide a unique opportunity to engage with leading law firms, organisations and institutions over two days. These individual sessions will cover a variety of topics, addressing key issues and jurisdictions in arbitration. As part of the Summit’s complimentary events, these sessions offer valuable insights and networking opportunities for attendees.

Gala Dinner

An unforgettable Gala Dinner with a 5-course meal and cocktail reception. Gala Dinner tickets are an add-on during registration, with limited individual tickets available on approval. Perfect for networking and connections!

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Meet the 2025 Speakers

The Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025 features top experts in arbitration, including leading practitioners, who will discuss the latest trends and key issues in international arbitration.

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christopher Boog

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer and President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Teresa Giovanni

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Carine Dupeyron

Co-head, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Caroline Dos Santos

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

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Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025 Tickets

Early Bird Full Summit Pass

CHF 748*

Access all conference sessions, events, and social gatherings, providing a unique opportunity to learn, network, and engage with experts in international dispute resolution.

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Sponsor-led Arbitration Sessions

Complimentary

Attend Sponsor-led Arbitration Sessions on diverse topics, organised by law firms and institutions, featuring exclusive insights from industry leaders.

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The Swiss Arbitration Summit has introduced a uniquely Swiss combination of high-quality conferences, thought-proving smaller events, and fun networking in the snow. There is no better way to connect to your peers than on a sunny mountain terrace or on a ski lift!

Dorothee Schramm, Swiss Arbitrator

Switzerland is one of the leading markets for international arbitration, and the Swiss Arbitration Summit is a leading event in the conference calendar. The 2024 Summit in Geneva was all you could hope for from a conference: full of interesting, well-prepared panels, thought-provoking side events and opportunities to exchange with colleagues on matters more and less professional.

Laura Halonen, Wagner Arbitration

Attending the Swiss Arbitration Summit in 2024 was very rewarding in many aspects. The venue provided a perfect blend of professionalism and hospitality, and the discussions were highly insightful, featuring esteemed arbitration colleagues from around the globe.

Gabrielle Nater-Bass, Homburger

The Swiss Arbitration Summit 2024 in Geneva delivered top-tier sponsor-led sessions, cutting-edge conference topics, and numerous high quality networking opportunities – the perfect blend for everyone who wants to stay ahead in the world of Swiss Arbitration.

Niklaus Zaugg, CMS

Come for the Swiss Arbitration Summit and stay for the great company! The Summit offers great opportunities to learn and exchange about the latest developments and trends in international dispute resolution. But what truly sets us apart is the exceptional convivial atmosphere—where you can reconnect with the Swiss and international arbitration community in a way that’s simply unlike anywhere else. Strengthen old friendships, forge new connections, and enjoy it all in a stunning Swiss winter wonderland backdrop. Don’t think twice—sign up now and experience the unique atmosphere that makes our events unforgettable!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Swiss Arbitration Summit?

The Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025 is a comprehensive five-day event bringing together global experts and professionals to explore the latest developments and advancements in arbitration. Hosted by Swiss Arbitration, the Summit includes three days of arbitration-focused conferences, workshops, sponsor-led sessions, and social events at the Kongresshaus Zurich and other venues from 29-31 January. This is followed by a Weekend in the Swiss Alps at the Mountain Plaza Hotel Davos for an authentic Swiss experience from 1-2 February.

Who should attend the Summit?

Ideal for legal professionals, including arbitrators, lawyers, in-house counsel and anyone interested in arbitration and dispute resolution. It’s a great opportunity for anyone looking to stay updated on the latest trends, network, and gain valuable insights from industry experts.

Can anyone attend the Gala Dinner and the Weekend in the Swiss Alps?

Anyone can attend the Weekend in the Swiss Alps, however, priority is given to conference pass holders. The Gala Dinner is an exclusive event for conference pass holders and tickets can only be purchased as an add-on during summit registration. A limited number of individual tickets may be available two weeks prior & subject to approval.

Are there any special ticket prices available?

Yes, we offer special pricing for early bird registrations, as well as discounted rates for ASA Members and students. Please visit our membership page to learn more about membership benefits or contact us membership@swissarbitration.org for further information.

Will onsite registration be available?

Onsite registration will be available, but we encourage you to register in advance to secure your spot and avoid delays. Availability may be limited depending on capacity.

How can I confirm my registration after making a payment?

After completing your payment, you will receive a confirmation email with your registration details. If you do not receive the email, please check your spam folder or contact our registration team at events@swissarbitration.org for assistance.

What payment methods are accepted?

We accept payments via bank transfer and credit card. Please ensure that bank transfers are completed in advance of the Summit, as entry is not guaranteed without prior payment. Onsite registration is available, but we recommend early registration for a seamless experience.

I can no longer attend. Can I receive a refund?

Unfortunately, we have a strict no-refund policy and are unable to offer refunds. However, you can transfer your ticket to someone else as a replacement. Please contact our registration team at events@swissarbitration.org for assistance with the transfer process.

Do you have recommendations for accommodations?

Yes, we have a list of recommended hotels near the event venue (see below), offering a range of options for different budgets.

We also have a block of rooms at the Park Hyatt Zurich for our guests. If the rooms are not filled two weeks before the event, we will offer these special rates to our attendees. For more information or to check availability, please contact us at events@swissarbitration.org

• Baur Au Lac
• Hotel Schweizerhof
• Park Hyatt Zurich
• Zurich Marriott Hotel
• Hotel St. Gotthard
• Crowne Plaza Zurich
• Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport

How will I receive updates about the event?

You will receive updates about the event via email, and we will also share important information on our social media channels. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn – ASA Swiss Arbitration Association, Swiss Arbitration Centre, and ASA below 40 to stay informed.

Who can I contact for questions regarding the Summit?

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For any questions regarding the Summit, please contact our team at events@swissarbitration.org. We are happy to assist you with any inquiries!

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