Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025

Kongresshaus Zurich, Zurich

29 – 31 January 2025

Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025

Weekend in the Swiss Alps

Mountain Plaza Hotel, Davos

1 – 2 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

ASA below 40 & Swiss VYAP Pub Quiz Night

Kick off your summit week with a fun and relaxed pub quiz and drinks. Whether you’re a trivia buff or just here for drinks with colleagues, it’s open to all. Come for the laughs, stay for the networking, and enjoy a great start to the week!

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!

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.

Marina Weiss

Partner, Bredin Prat

Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof

Independent Arbitrator, Fountain Court Chambers

Andrea Meier

Partner, Walder Wyss

Leyou Tameru

Head of Arbitration, TWA & Partners

Eduardo Goncalves

Partner, Mattos Filho

Nadia Darwazeh

Managing Partner & Head of Arbitration, Clyde & Co.

Christopher Boog

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

Peter Reichart

Partner, Wartmann Merker

Manish Aggarwal

Partner, Three Crowns

Joseph Schwartz

Partner, Wagner Arbitration

Pirita Virtanen

Founding Partner, Private Mediator

Ilija Mitrev Penushliski

Partner, Three Crowns & VIAC Ambassador for North Macedonia

Sandrine Giroud

Partner, LALIVE; President of the Geneva Bar Association; President of the Geneva International Legal Association

Mariella Orelli

Partner & Head of Arbitration, Homburger

Marc Veit

Partner, LALIVE and Exhibit Manager

Julia Heidelbach

Senior Director, Alvarez & Marsal

Stefanie Pfisterer

Partner, Homburger

Tomas Haug

Senior Managing Director, NERA

Hannah Eckhoff

Director, BioNTech

Carine Dupeyron

Partner and Co-head of Arbitration, Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier

Juliette Asso-Richard

Counsel, LALIVE

Christine Artero

Independent Arbitrator, The Arbitration Chambers

Cristian Pons-Seres de Brauwer

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of St. Gallen

Jonatan Baier

Partner, MME Legal Tax Compliance

Christian Koller

Professor, University of Vienna

Nadja Jaisli Kull

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Niklaus Zaugg

Partner, CMS von Erlach Partners

Felix Dasser

President of the Arbitration Association (ASA) and Partner, Homburger

Pascal de Bodard

Inhouse Counsel, OMV

Penny Madden KC

Partner, Gibson Dunn

Maria Irene Perruccio

Head of International Affairs, Europe and Americas, webuild

Larry Shore

Partner, Seladore Legal

Utku Cosar

Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers

Yannic Kilcher

CTO & Co-Founder, DeepJudge

Claudia Annacker

Independent Arbitrator and Counsel, Paris

Teresa Giovannini

Senior Counsel, LALIVE

Maximilian Pika

Partner, Aurelius Cotta

Niamh Leinwather

VIAC Secretary General

Jan Kleiner

Director of Football Regulatory, FIFA

Roxana Sharifi

Associate, CMS von Erlach Partners

Emilia Onyema

Professor & Director, SOAS University & Arbitration Centre

Andrew Drennan

Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal

Antonio Rigozzi

Partner & Head of Sports Law Group, Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler

Richard G. Allemann

Associate, Homburger

Gabrielle Nater-Bass

Partner, Homburger

Philipp Habegger

Arbitrator, HabeggerArbitration

Lukas Fellmann

Managing Associate, Walder Wyss

Anya George

Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer

Shai Wade

Partner, RPC Legal London

Harold Frey

Partner, Lenz & Staehelin

Martin Bernet

Partner, Bernet Arbitration / Dispute Management

Cinzia Catelli

Partner, Bär & Karrer

Steven Finizio

Partner, WilmerHale

Carole Malinvaud

Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel Paris

Martin Svatoš

Mediator & Arbitrator, Charles University School of Law

Corina Bölsterli

Independent Mediator & Business Coach, Bölsterli Mediation & Business Coaching

Melissa Magliana

Partner, LALIVE

Filip Boras

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Marco Vedovatti

Partner & Co-head of Arbitration, Bratschi

Anne-Catherine Hahn

Partner, Wartmann Merker

Stefan Kröll

Professor & Center for International Dispute Resolution Director, Bucerius Law School

Gina Santos

Director, S&P Global

Nadja Al Kanawati

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Counsel, WilmerHale

Domitille Baizeau

Partner, LALIVE

Nino Sievi

ASA below 40 Co-chair & Partner, Nater Dallafior

Elliott Geisinger

Head of the International Arbitration Group, Schellenberg Wittmer

Edna Sussman

Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Fordham University School of Law

Raëd Fathallah

Partner, Bredin Prat

Julia Jung

Independent Mediator & Arbitrator, Jung Legal Solutions

Niuscha Bassiri

Co-founder, ArbBoutique

Timothy Cameron

Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore

Urs Weber-Stecher

Founding Partner, Weber-Stecher Arbitration

Bernard Hanotiau

Managing Partner, Hanotiau & van den Berg

Serena Alonso

Legal Specialist, dormakaba

Gideon Green

Associate, CMS Glasgow

Cecilia Carrara

Partner, Legance

Francisca Scharpé

Head of Corporate Legal, Medmix

Nathalia Schomerus

Legal Tech Specialist, CMS

Cyril Vock

Head of Low Carbon Regulatory Affairs and Sanctions & Senior Counsel, TotalEnergies

Kevin Kim

Founder & Managing Partner, Peter and Kim

Christian Oetiker

Managing Partner, VISCHER

Juan Valderas

Managing Director and Leader, Alvarez & Marsal

Nicolas Torrent

Legal Counsel & Co-President Swiss LegalTech Association

Jörg Risse

Partner, Baker McKenzie

Christian Wind

Partner, Bratschi

Franz T. Schwarz

Partner, WilmerHale

Yoshimi Ohara

Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu

Daniel Schwander

Judge, Zurich Commercial Court

Marieke van Hooijdonk

Partner, A&O Shearman

Michael Feit

Partner, Walder Wyss

Caroline Dos Santos

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

Luca Ferrari

Partner & Global Head of Sports, Withers

Karin Mülchi

Founder, CEO Bridge Legal Group

Katrin Enders

Senior Director, Alvarez & Marsal

Swiss Arbitration Summit 2025 Tickets

Full Summit Pass

CHF 832*

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

*ASA Member price

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.

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!

Korinna von Trotha, Swiss Arbitration Association & Swiss Arbitration Centre

The Swiss Arbitration Summit is all about bringing together arbitration practitioners from Switzerland and around the world to engage in innovative knowledge sharing and thoughtful debate. It is also a place to have fun and meet wonderful colleagues, whether in Zurich, or on the ski slopes – where else can you get such a great combination?

Tanya Landon, Sidley Austin

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Media Partners

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?

31 January 2025

Our flagship event will explore extending arbitration clauses and awards.

Learn more
30 January 2025

Explore AI’s impact on arbitration practice.

Learn more
30 January 2025

Join renowned arbitration advocates for a masterclass on advocacy.

Learn more
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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