Manish is a partner in the London office of Three Crowns and has extensive experience with commercial and investment treaty arbitrations across various sectors. Manish is ranked as a leading practitioner by major directories and is among a few selected practitioners recognised in Global Arbitration Review 45 under 45 list.

Nadja Al Kanawati is a Counsel in the Litigation/Controversy Department and a member of the International Arbitration Practice Group at WilmerHale. She has experience in arbitrations under various institutional and ad hoc rules, including ICC, Swiss, and AAA/ICDR. Prior to joining WilmerHale, she was an associate in the dispute resolution practice of a leading Swiss law firm. Nadja is the International Co-chair of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) below 40 Group and has previously served as the regional representative of the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) below 40 Group in London. She is an active member of several arbitration groups, including the Young International Council for Commercial Arbitration, ICC Young Arbitrators Forum, LCIA YIAG, and ArbitralWomen. Nadja also co-teaches a course on international commercial arbitration at the Université Catholique de Lille.

Serena is a legal specialist in responsible business conduct and regulatory compliance. She holds bachelor’s degrees in law and political science, a master’s degree in international law, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Corporate Responsibility and International Law. Alongside her professional career, Serena serves as a university lecturer, teaching courses on corporate responsibility and international law. In her current role, Serena leads the Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) strategy of the dormakaba Group, ensuring compliance with existing and emerging legislation on business and human rights, including the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LKSG), the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and trade-related regulatory frameworks. Previously, she worked as an ESG legal specialist at SGS, where she gained extensive experience integrating environmental, social, and governance considerations into the corporate practices of a very large multinational corporation.

Christine Artero is an independent arbitrator and full-time Resident at The Arbitration Chambers (Singapore). Dual-qualified in civil and common law, she is admitted to the Paris Bar and as a solicitor in England and Wales. With nearly 20 years of experience, Christine has a broad practice across Asia and Europe and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. She has served as an arbitrator under ICC, SIAC, LCIA, HKIAC, KCAB, AIAC, JCAA, PCA rules, and in ad hoc arbitrations, handling disputes in areas such as joint ventures, fraud, construction, shipping, and pharmaceuticals. Christine has been appointed to tribunals in various cities and has worked with laws from jurisdictions including England & Wales, Japan, Korea, and Singapore. Previously, Christine practiced at Shearman & Sterling in London and served as counsel at LCIA. In Singapore, she joined The Arbitration Chambers, acting as Tribunal Secretary for 80+ tribunals. Christine teaches International Arbitration at the University of Toulouse 1 and regularly lectures at international conferences.

Juliette specialises in international arbitration, including both commercial and investment treaty arbitration, with a focus on complex disputes involving major construction projects in the energy, transportation, healthcare and telecom sectors. She is ranked among “Arbitration Future Leaders – Non Partners” in Who’s Who Legal. Her expertise also covers M&A-, IP- and distribution-related disputes, as well as technology-related disputes (including in relation to blockchain technology, smart contracts and AI). She has acted as counsel, arbitrator and administrative secretary in numerous arbitration proceedings under various procedural rules (including ICC, Swiss Rules, LCIA, SCC, WIPO and ICSID), governed by various procedural and substantive laws (including French, Swiss, Swedish, Ethiopian, Algerian, Qatari, Saudi, Iraqi and international law).

Jonatan Baier is a legal partner with MME Legal Tax Compliance in Zurich, Switzerland. His practice mainly focuses on commercial arbitration and mediation, where he regularly acts as arbitrator/mediator and counsel. He is also a listed WIPO conciliator and expert for .ch and .li domain name disputes. Jonatan is a Swiss qualified attorney-at-law and holds a Master of International Business and Law from the University of Sydney and a PhD from the University of Zurich. He is a certified mediator with the Swiss Chamber of Commercial Mediation (SCCM).

Domitille has nearly 30 years of experience in dispute resolution and specialises in both international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. She has been involved in over 100 international disputes, in both ad hoc and administered arbitrations, including under the rules of UNCITRAL, the ICC, LCIA, Swiss Arbitration Centre, SCC Arbitration Institute, ICSID and SIAC, governed by various arbitration and substantive laws, both common law and civil law, and international law. Hailed as “among the most recognised global practitioners in the field” in Who’s Who Thought Leaders, Arbitration, 2022, Domitille brings a strategic 360-degree view to every case thanks to her extensive experience as arbitrator, including presiding arbitrator. She focuses on commercial and investment disputes across different sectors, in particular energy, mining, pharma and technology. Domitille also advises clients on the challenge of arbitral awards before state courts and other arbitration-related applications.

Niuscha Bassiri brings over 20 years of experience as an arbitrator and counsel in high-profile international arbitrations across institutions like ICC, LCIA, and SIAC. She has represented sovereign states in setting aside and enforcement proceedings and successfully mediated an ICC post-M&A dispute. A distinguished academic, Ms. Bassiri teaches at the University of Miami’s LLM program and the Geneva LLM in International Dispute Settlement, and has lectured at leading institutions such as the National University of Singapore. She is also a faculty member of CIArb’s Virtual Diploma and Co-Chair of the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Eastern Europe. An authority on international arbitration, Ms. Bassiri regularly speaks at global conferences and publishes widely on topics like investment arbitration, EU consumer law, and AI in arbitration. She is co-editor of several landmark books, including International Arbitration and the COVID-19 Revolution, and contributes to key ICCA guides. Ms. Bassiri is listed on numerous prestigious arbitration panels, including those of the ICC, LCIA, and SIAC.

Martin Bernet is one of Switzerland’s leading dispute resolution practitioners with more than 30 years of experience in international arbitration and litigation. Working in his own independent practice, he offers services as an arbitrator, as well as counsel or co-counsel in arbitration and litigation proceedings. Martin is ranked as one of the most highly regarded arbitrators and commercial litigators in Switzerland by the major directories.

Christopher Boog is Vice-Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group, co-head of the firm’s Sports Practice, and President of the Swiss Arbitration Centre Arbitration Court. He is also a member of the Investment Protection & Investor-State Dispute Resolution Practice and the Construction and Energy sector groups. Christopher represents clients in complex international commercial, investment, and sports arbitrations, as well as in setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court. He regularly sits as an arbitrator and has been involved in over 160 arbitrations globally. Recognized as a Global Elite Thought Leader by Who’s Who Legal, he is the 2020 recipient of the ASA Prize for Advocacy in International Commercial Arbitration. Described as “one of the best in the business” and “exceptional in all respects,” he is known for his brilliant and effective advocacy, outstanding control during complex hearings, and exceptional skills in dispute resolution within the construction industry. Christopher is ranked highly by Legal500 and Chambers Global for his analytical abilities and innovative approach to resolving disputes.

Filip Boras heads the Dispute Resolution Practice Group in the Baker McKenzie Vienna office and is member of Baker McKenzie’s global International Arbitration Steering Committee. He is double qualified as an attorney in Austria and New York and represents clients in international arbitration proceedings before all major institutions and ad hoc tribunals. Filip is widely recognized as a leading lawyer for dispute resolution in Central and Eastern Europe. Chambers Global ranks Filip in its past eleven editions for his “experience in matters relating to CEE countries” which “distinguishes him as one of the experts for this region.” Clients tell Chambers that they value his work for his “great insights and impressive strategic approach” and because “he understands our needs without many words.” One client says to Chambers: “He is the lawyer we trusted for the most important proceedings our business ever had.” The international arbitration team he leads ranks Tier 1 in JUVE, the major legal magazine for Germany and Austria.

Corina Bölsterli is an independent mediator and business coach. Her services include mediation in commercial and general matters and coaching for lawyers and executives. Corina holds a Swiss law degree, an LL.M. from New York University, a NY bar exam and a MAS in coaching. Corina is director of the specialization training in mediation of the Swiss Bar Association (FSA), lead trainer and member of the faculty of the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). She is a certified meditator with the Swiss Chamber of Commercial Mediation (SCCM), the Federation Suisse Mediation (FSM) and CEDR. Corina is a member of the Advisory Council for Mediation of the Swiss Arbitration Center (SAC), a board member of the SCCM and a partner at Ponschab + Partner, Munich.

Cecilia Carrara has significant experience in the field of national and international, commercial and investment arbitration proceedings, both institutional and ad hoc, acting as counsel and as arbitrator. She further represents international and Italian companies in arbitration-related proceedings in front of the national courts, such as recognition and enforcement proceedings of arbitral awards. Cecilia has been admitted to practice before the Italian Supreme Court. Cecilia also focuses on mergers & acquisitions, extraordinary corporate transactions and commercial contracts, mainly representing foreign clients investing in Italy. In particular, Cecilia is responsible for the Legance German desk, having a specific focus on German speaking countries and Eastern Europe.

Utku Coşar is an experienced arbitrator and counsel with over 20 years of practice in international commercial and investment arbitration. Currently a member of Arbitration Chambers, she has served as an arbitrator in cases under ICC, Swiss, ICSID, LCIA, and SIAC rules, handling disputes in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, banking, and M&A. She has been appointed as sole and co-arbitrator in high-profile arbitrations, including cases involving sales contracts, joint ventures, and power generation facilities. Her recent counsel work includes representing the Republic of Turkey in multi-billion-dollar investment treaty cases and advising multinational companies in complex disputes. Utku has received accolades for her exceptional arbitration skills, being ranked in the top tier by Chambers and The Legal 500 since 2008.

Eduardo represents clients in both national and international arbitrations across various areas, including disputes arising from mergers and acquisitions, corporate conflicts, infrastructure issues (such as disputes related to construction contracts and public concessions), among others. He also handles complex litigation, particularly in the fields of environmental law, information technology, infrastructure, and arbitration-related disputes. Since 2018, Eduardo has served as Vice-President of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and has been a member of the Governing Body of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) since 2022. He was the founder and president of the Brazilian Arbitration Committee and is currently a member of its Board. He has also served as Vice-President of the Latin American Arbitration Association (ALARB) and of the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA).

Caroline dos Santos is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution department in Geneva. She studied law at the Universities of Lausanne and Geneva and holds an LL.M. from University College London (summa cum laude). Before joining the firm, Caroline worked as an associate at a major law firm in Geneva and was admitted to the bar in 2016. Her practice focuses on international arbitration, particularly commercial and sports arbitration, as well as civil and commercial litigation. Caroline also advises clients on contract and corporate matters and assists with drafting commercial agreements. She is the Geneva Co-chair of the ASA below 40 Association.

Andrew Drennan is a Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations in London, with over 25 years of experience in construction disputes. A Chartered Quantity Surveyor and expert in quantum, he specializes in expert witness services for international arbitration and litigation, covering areas like procurement, project management, and contract management. Andrew has worked across industries such as construction, engineering, power, and oil and gas. He has provided expert testimony on cost evaluations, defects, termination costs, and procurement analysis. Previously a Partner at HKA and Associate Director at Driver Trett, Andrew holds a BSc in Building Surveying, an LLM in Construction Law, and additional qualifications in expert witness evidence and leadership. He is a member of RICS, CICES, CIArb, and the Academy of Experts.

Carine Dupeyron is Co-head of the international arbitration practice at Darrois Villey Maillot Brochier, a leading French firm, and previously practiced in Singapore, New York and Paris. She acts as counsel before arbitral tribunals and domestic courts, and as arbitrator. She was an ICC Court member, is an active sports arbitrator, and teaches at Sciences-Po Paris.

Katrin Enders is a Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations in London, with over 15 years of experience in construction and manufacturing disputes and investigations. Specializing in forensic delay and disruption analysis, she has extensive expertise in planning, projects, contracts, and change management. Katrin has served as a joint delay expert in arbitration and litigation, including testifying at Dispute Boards. She has worked on projects across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, involving FIDIC, NEC, JCT, and ICC contracts, for both employers and contractors in industries such as infrastructure, oil and gas, power generation, and manufacturing. Before joining A&M, Katrin was a Senior Director at FTI and held leadership roles at Costain and Hill International. She holds degrees in landscape architecture and remote sensing, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Building and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Katrin is bilingual in German and English.

Michael Feit is a partner in the Litigation & Arbitration Team, with extensive experience in complex arbitration disputes under major arbitration rules, including ICC, LCIA, WIPO, and Swiss Rules, as well as ad hoc proceedings. He also serves as an arbitrator in commercial and investment arbitrations (ICC, ICSID, Swiss Rules). His practice covers industries such as pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, construction, aviation, telecommunications, and post-M&A disputes. Ranked as a ‘Leading Individual’ in Swiss arbitration by Legal 500, Michael has been recognized for his expertise in both Swiss and international arbitration. He is also a ‘Thought Leader’ in Swiss arbitration by Who’s Who Legal. Michael’s recent successes include securing major victories in multi-million-dollar disputes and defending against the extension of arbitration agreements. Educated at Zurich University and NYU, Michael practices in German and English and is admitted to the Zurich Bar.

Luca Ferrari is a partner at Withers, heading the global sports practice and specializing in corporate law with a focus on international business strategies. He advises clients across key Italian industries, particularly fashion, design, and wine, with notable expertise in helping Italian brands expand globally. Luca also dedicates his practice to sports law, representing corporate clients, athletes, coaches, managers, agents, and sports organizations on high-profile transactions, including sponsorships, player transfers, and media rights licensing. Recognized as one of the most influential lawyers in sports by Sport Business International, he has been awarded “Lawyer of the Year – Sports Practice” by TopLegal and ranked by Chambers and Partners for his expertise in sports law and private wealth. He is also a Recommended Lawyer in Legal500 EMEA.

Steven Finizio is a partner in Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP’s international arbitration and dispute resolution group, based in London.  He has acted as counsel under the rules of leading international arbitration institutions and in ad hoc proceedings, involving the laws of jurisdictions in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and the US, as well as disputes under bilateral and regional treaties.  He has appeared as counsel in regional and other international courts, and has assisted in drafting arbitration legislation.  He also serves as an arbitrator. Mr. Finizio is Professor of Practice at SOAS University of London and Deputy Director of the SADRC.  He is a member of the GIAC Arbitration Council and the Protem Committee for the AIAC Court of Arbitration, and a past member of the LCIA Court.  His publications include “A Practical Guide to International Commercial Arbitration:  Assessment, Planning and Strategy” and “International Commercial Arbitration” in The Law of Transnational Business Transactions.   He is a member of the Washington, D.C. and California bars, and Registered Foreign Lawyer in England and Wales.

Harold Frey is a partner at Lenz & Staehelin and leads the firm’s Litigation and Arbitration practice in Zurich. With decades of experience, he has represented clients in several hundred international arbitrations and court litigations, focusing on corporate and M&A disputes, as well as energy and construction matters. He regularly handles cases involving states and state-owned companies. Ranked as a leading individual in arbitration by Legal500 and Chambers (Band 1), Harold is included in the Legal500 Hall of Fame for his excellence in dispute resolution over the past decade. WWL 2023 lists him as one of four Global Elite Thought Leaders for Commercial Litigation in Switzerland.

Richard Allemann specializes in international arbitration and litigation before state courts. He regularly acts as party counsel and as a tribunal secretary in arbitration proceedings. Additionally, he represents clients in a broad range of cases before state courts. Richard has significant experience in both commercial and investment disputes, advising clients from sectors such as construction, energy, and finance. His expertise extends to complex multi-jurisdictional matters, where he is known for his strategic and practical approach. He also has a strong focus on arbitration procedure and frequently contributes to discussions on best practices within the field.

Elliott Geisinger heads Schellenberg Wittmer’s International Arbitration Group and has over 30 years’ experience in international commercial and investor-state arbitration. He has acted as counsel and arbitrator in over 200 complex commercial disputes involving international construction contracts, consortia and joint venture agreements, sponsorship contracts, sales and distribution contracts. His case portfolio includes several of the most high-profile investor-state cases of the last decade. Elliott also regularly represents clients in arbitration-related court proceedings, and several of his cases have been reported on in the official collection of leading Swiss Supreme Court cases and in arbitration journals. Elliott is a former President of the Swiss Arbitration Association, ASA.

Anya George is a partner in Schellenberg Wittmer’s Dispute Resolution Group in Zurich, specializing in complex international commercial and investment arbitration, with a special focus on insurance, energy infrastructure, natural resources, commodities and sales and distribution agreements. Dual-qualified in England and Wales and Switzerland and fluent in English, German and French, Anya has extensive experience in setting-aside and revision proceedings against international arbitral awards before the Swiss Supreme Court. Anya lectures on international commercial arbitration at the University of Zurich and is a member of the Board of the Swiss Arbitration Association as well as of the ICC’s Swiss Commission of Arbitration and ADR.

Teresa, a LALIVE founding partner, specialises in international commercial arbitration. She has been involved in over 220 international ad hoc and institutional arbitrations under various institutions including the AAA/ICDR, ICC, LCIA, Swiss Chambers. She sat inter alia as LCIA Court Member and Vice President, ICC Court Member and AAA Board Member.

Sandrine Giroud specialises in domestic and international litigation, with a focus on commercial and financial disputes, fraud and asset recovery, white collar crime, international sanctions, public international law and human rights. Sandrine is recognised as Thought Leader by Who Is Who Legal in commercial litigation and is ranked in top positions by Chambers and Legal 500 for white collar crime and litigation.

Gideon Green is an Associate in the Technology, Media & IP Department at CMS Glasgow and actively promotes innovation within the legal profession. He has experience across legal technology, operations, and project management, complemented by a secondment to bp’s Digital, IP, and Technology team. Before joining CMS, Gideon held roles as a Legal Research Assistant at Key IG and as Legal Team Leader at GU Orbit. A First-Class Law with Business Management LLB graduate from the University of Glasgow, he has also undertaken specialized legal training at Radboud University and Yale University. Gideon also gained leadership experience in management roles, including as Assistant Manager at Domino’s.

Dr. Philipp Habegger nowadays exclusively sits as arbitrator in commercial arbitrations. He has acted as counsel and arbitrator in more than 240 arbitration proceedings under a variety of arbitration rules and involving the substantive laws of more than 30 different countries. He is a past president of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre, a former court member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and a former vice chair of the Arbitration Committee of the International Bar Association.

Anne-Catherine Hahn has been practicing in the area of cross-border disputes and legal risk management for more than twenty years. Working with clients from a range of sectors (industry, technology, financial industry, healthcare), she regularly appears before arbitral tribunals and Swiss courts and acts as arbitrator. Anne-Catherine’s expertise is recognized by Chambers, Legal 500 and Who Is Who Legal in the fields of arbitration and litigation.

Bernard Hanotiau is a member of the Brussels and Paris Bars. Since 1978, he has been actively involved in several hundred arbitration cases in all parts of the world, in all sectors of industry. Mr. Hanotiau is professor emeritus of the law school of Louvain University, Belgium. He is member of the ICCA Advisory Board and of the ICC Institute. He is a member of the Court of Arbitration of SIAC and of the HKIAC International Advisory Board. He is the author of Complex Arbitrations – Multiparty, Multicontract, Multi-Issue (Kluwer, 2006, second edition 2020).

Julia Heidelbach is a Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal in Zurich, with over 15 years of experience in financial advisory and forensic accounting. She specializes in valuations for post-M&A and shareholder disputes, expert determinations, and commercial damages, working across industries such as manufacturing, pharma, and financial services. Julia has authored expert opinions for arbitration and litigation and has supported regulatory investigations with bodies like the SEC and FINMA. She has also led audits and investigations into fraud, financial statement manipulation, and regulatory non-compliance globally. Before joining A&M, she worked at Deloitte and EY. She holds a bachelor’s in finance and is pursuing post-degree studies in corporate finance and valuation at the University of Zurich. Julia is a Fellow of the ICAEW and a member of the Swiss Arbitration Association.

Maria Irene is a double qualified lawyer (in Milan, Italy and Paris, France), and she is the Head of International Affairs of Europe and Americas of the Italian construction group Webuild S.p.A. (former Salini Impregilo S.p.A.). She previously worked as Deputy Counsel of the Swiss-Italian Team of the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration. Before that she was working in the International Arbitration department of White&Case LLP, in Paris, where she specialized in international arbitration and litigation in the areas of energy (mainly oil & gas) and construction. She regularly lectures at Paris I University and Turin University. She is co-founder and vice-president of YPCP (Young Practitioners of Construction in Paris), co-founder and former co-chair of AIA-ArbIt-below40 (the Italian below-40 association for arbitration), member of the In-House focus group of ICC YAF, member of the ASA Users Council, member of the BVI International Arbitration Committee.

Nadja Jaisli co-heads Bär & Karrer’s arbitration practice and specializes in international commercial arbitration and litigation. She has extensive experience in representing clients before Swiss courts and in international arbitrations (both ad hoc and institutional), involving a wide array of matters. She has gained particular experience in the banking and finance, the pharmaceutical and the construction industries and regularly handles complex disputes arising from M&A transactions, joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements, license and supply agreements as well as inheritance disputes. In addition to her work as party counsel, Nadja Jaisli frequently sits as arbitrator (in particular under ICC, Swiss, DIS and VIAC Rules and in ad hoc proceedings). Nadja serves as a Vice President of the ICC Swiss Commission on Arbitration and ADR and as a member of the Swiss Nomination Committee that proposes arbitrator candidates to the ICC Court in Paris. She is also a member of the Board of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) and regularly speaks and publishes in the field of international dispute resolution. She is listed in Chambers Global and Chambers Europe, Legal 500 and by Who’s Who Legal in the fields of arbitration and litigation. Who’s Who Legal ranked her amongst the four most highly regarded future leaders in arbitration 2018 and 2019 in Europe, listed her as a global leader in arbitration since 2020 as well as a global elite thought leader in litigation. In 2021 and 2022, Nadja Jaisli was awarded with the Europe Women in Business Law Award as Commercial Arbitration Lawyer of the Year.

Julia founded Jung Legal Solutions based in Zurich in 2020. She serves as independent mediator and arbitrator. She is a Swiss qualified attorney and holds an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University. She is a certified mediator with the Swiss Bar Association (SBA) and the Swiss Chamber of Commercial Mediation (SCCM). She is a board member of the SCCM, a member of the SBA’s expert committee on mediation and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration & ADR for Switzerland.

Yannic Kilcher is the CTO and co-founder of DeepJudge, a company focused on integrating AI into the legal industry. He grew up in northwestern Switzerland and developed an interest in AI during his university studies, later earning a PhD from ETH Zürich. Yannic has also worked at Google. His academic work focused on deep neural networks, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and generative models. At DeepJudge, Yannic appreciates working with his highly skilled and motivated team, tackling complex problems. He finds the legal industry interesting due to its blend of traditional structures and forward-thinking individuals open to innovation. Yannic believes technology should be viewed as a tool to enhance legal professionals’ work rather than a cost-cutting measure.

Kevin Kim is one of the founders and managing partners of Peter & Kim, based in Seoul. Previously, he was a senior partner at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, where he spent over 30 years, including as the co-founder and head of the International Arbitration Practice and the head of the Domestic and International Disputes Group. With extensive experience in over 330 international arbitration cases, Kim has acted as counsel, presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator, and sole arbitrator across various arbitration rules. He is currently involved in several high-profile investment and commercial arbitrations. Kim holds key leadership positions, including Advisory Board Member of the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) and Chairman of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board’s (KCAB) International Arbitration Committee. He has also served as Vice President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration (2014-2021), Secretary General of ICCA (2010-2014), member of the LCIA Court (2007-2012), and Vice Chair of the IBA Arbitration Committee (2008-2010).

Jan Kleiner is the Director of Football Regulatory at FIFA, overseeing the organization’s regulatory framework for football governance. He has extensive experience in sports law, particularly in football regulations, player transfers, and compliance. Jan plays a key role in shaping FIFA’s policies and ensuring adherence to international standards. He is recognized for his expertise in football law, having contributed to the development of key regulations and dispute resolution mechanisms in the sport. His leadership at FIFA reflects his deep knowledge of football governance and his commitment to advancing the sport’s integrity and regulatory framework.

Professor at the University of Vienna; former professor at the University of Innsbruck; held a position as a Post-Doctoral Researcher and Erwin-Schrödinger-Fellow at the University of Zurich from 2009 to 2011; specializes in international commercial arbitration and litigation; main areas of interest include domestic and international civil procedure and its interfaces with private law, international insolvency law, conflict of laws and comparative law.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Kröll is a leading international arbitrator with over 85 arbitrations experience in national and international business law, including cases involving state parties. Regularly recognised in relevant rankings as one of Germany’s top experts in international arbitration, he has served as Chairman of the DIS since 2022. In addition to his arbitration practice, Prof. Kröll is a Professor at Bucerius Law School, where he directs the Centre for International Dispute Resolution. He is also a Visiting Professor at the University of London’s School of International Arbitration. Since 2012, he has been a Director of the Willem C. Vis Arbitration Moot, the premier student competition in international commercial law and arbitration. Prof. Kröll’s extensive academic contributions include several renowned monographs, treatises, and numerous articles in international journals. He also serves as one of Germany’s national correspondents at UNCITRAL and is a key expert in the preparation of the DIGEST on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.

Secretary General of the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC); common and civil law background (Bachelor of Civil Law, University College Dublin, Mag.iur., University of Vienna, Master of European Studies, University of Vienna); first Irish woman to be admitted to the Austrian Bar in 2013; over a decade of experience in international dispute resolution at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Vienna; Secretary Treasurer der International Federation of Commercial Arbitration Institutions (IFCAI), Member of the Board of Directors of Arbitral Women, Adjunct Professor of the Sutherland School of Law at the University College Dublin.

Melissa Magliana is a partner at LALIVE specializing in international commercial arbitration with expertise in both common and civil law jurisdictions. Holding legal degrees in US and Swiss law, she represents clients in ad hoc and institutional arbitration under all major rules. Melissa also serves as sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator, and chair of tribunals, and advises on mediation and international legal assistance. Known for simplifying complex matters and providing clear, rational arguments, her practice focuses on construction, engineering, and post-M&A disputes. She is ranked Band 3 by Chambers Europe and listed as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500.

Carole Malinvaud is a partner at Gide Paris where she co-heads the international arbitration activity of the firm and chairs the Gide Pro Bono endowment fund. Carole is a member of the Paris and New York Bars. Carole has recently been focusing on arbitrations relating to construction, energy and defence, as well as post acquisition disputes. She also acts as arbitrator in several ICC and ICSID arbitrations. Carole is a lecturer at University Paris II and at Sciences Po Paris. She was appointed Vice Chair of the
ICC Court in 2021, is a member of the ICCA Governing Board, and of the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS), she chairs the Ordinary Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Carole was designated by the French State to the Panel of ICSID arbitrators as of 2019.

Andrea Meier is a leading expert in arbitration and litigation, with over 90 arbitrations under various rules (ICC, Swiss Arbitration Centre, DIS, VIAC, WIPO, UNCITRAL, CAS). She specialises in construction disputes and has handled major projects like offshore gas fields and production plants. Her recent cases also include post-M&A, joint venture, and sector-specific disputes in pharmaceuticals and mobility. Ranked by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, and Who’s Who Legal, Andrea was named the top arbitration partner in Europe under 45 by Who’s Who Legal in 2018. Clients describe her as “commercially minded,” “diligent,” and “proactive.” Andrea is Vice President of the ASA (Swiss Arbitration Association) and holds leadership roles in other key professional bodies, including the Swiss Arbitration Centre and DIS. She is a frequent speaker and publisher in international arbitration, and co-organised the 2022 ASA Arbitration Conference on “Sanctions and Their Impact on International Arbitration.” Andrea joined Walder Wyss as a partner in 2020, after working at a boutique firm and a major law firm. She holds a law degree and doctorate from the University of Zurich and a post-graduate degree from Harvard Law School.

Karin is a business lawyer specialising in Corporate/M&A. Before leading the digitalisation of the legal department at an international Swiss media group, she worked as a Senior Associate at a leading international business law firm in Zurich and completed, a secondment at a major Swiss bank.

Gabrielle Nater-Bass specializes in international commercial arbitration and litigation. With extensive experience as both party counsel and arbitrator in ad hoc and institutional arbitration (ICC, Swiss Rules, LCIA, DIS, among others), she also represents clients in complex state court litigations. She is recognized for her expertise in resolving high-stakes disputes involving diverse industries, including construction, energy, and finance. Gabrielle has been involved in multi-jurisdictional matters and is known for her strategic approach to navigating cross-border legal challenges. Additionally, she frequently serves as a mediator and is an advocate for promoting the development of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Dr. Christian Oetiker represents companies in proceedings before state courts and arbitral tribunals and sits as an arbitrator. He regularly acts for companies in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, the financial sector, international trade and the aviation industry. Dr. Christian Oetiker is a member of the Board of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) and the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. He has been recognised by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, ILFR and Who’s Who Legal in the areas of litigation and arbitration.

Yoshimi Ohara is a Partner at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, focusing on international dispute settlement. She serves as counsel as well as an arbitrator in arbitrations under the rules of major arbitration institutions in a wide range of areas of disputes. She is a member of ICSID Panel of Arbitrators, an ICCA Governing Board member, and an ASA Board member.

Professor Emilia Oneyma is a renowned expert in International Commercial Law, serving as a professor at the School of Law, Gender and Media. She is also the Convenor for the LLM in International Commercial and Economic Law at SOAS University of London, where she is actively involved in shaping the curriculum. As Director of the SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre, Professor Oneyma leads research and initiatives in arbitration and dispute resolution, specializing in international commercial law and its intersection with gender and media.

Dr. Maximilian Pika is a partner at Aurelius Cotta in Frankfurt am Main, specializing in investment arbitration, international commercial arbitration, and complex litigation. He has extensive experience in handling high-stakes disputes for sovereign states, multinational corporations, and private entities. Dr. Pika is known for his strategic approach to arbitration and litigation, with expertise across a range of industries including energy, construction, and finance. Additionally, he advises clients on public international law issues and has represented them in major arbitral forums. Dr. Pika is recognized for his deep knowledge of international dispute resolution and his skill in managing complex legal matters.

Peter Reichart is recognised as one of Switzerland’s leading litigators with over 25 years of experience in commercial litigation and arbitration. His expertise spans banking, labour, and construction law, and he frequently represents clients in liability and responsibility cases, including directors and officers of corporations and law firms. Additionally, he is regularly appointed as an arbitrator. Peter has received accolades for his dispute resolution expertise, being ranked in the top tier by Chambers, Legal 500 and Who Is Who Legal.

Antonio Rigozzi serves as counsel and arbitrator. His main areas of practice are international commercial and sports arbitration. He heads LKK’s sports law group and advises and represents athletes, teams and sports governing bodies before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT), other sports tribunals and the Swiss courts, including the Swiss Supreme Court. Antonio also teaches international arbitration and sports law at the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and lectures for several LL.M. programs both in Switzerland and abroad. He is the author or co-author of numerous publications, including one of the main reference works on international arbitration in Switzerland (International Arbitration: Law and Practice in Switzerland, 3rd edition; Oxford University Press, 2015, with Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler).

Jörg is a partner in the Frankfurt office of Baker McKenzie and, according to WirtschaftsWoche, currently the best lawyer in Germany for arbitration proceedings. He serves as a CEDR accredited mediator and has authored a book on business mediation (“Wirtschaftsmediation“, published by C.H. Beck). As an honorary professor at the University of Mannheim, he teaches “Negotiation Management” and “Advocacy Skills”; at Humboldt University in Berlin, he has a lectureship in Oral Advocacy.

Gina Santos is a seasoned Sustainability specialist with over 17 years of experience in the field. As a Director and Head of ESG Controversy Analysis & Screening at S&P Global, she currently leads efforts in developing and maintaining S&P’s Media and Stakeholder Analysis Process and Methodology. Her expertise includes environmental, social, and reputational risk management, environmental and social risk due diligence, ESG research, ESG ratings, and sustainability strategy. Throughout her career, Gina has held various positions in the sustainability field. She served as a Senior Manager at S&P Global, leading multiple CSA Industry teams. Prior to this, she was a Divisional and Regional Lead in the Environmental and Social Risk team at UBS, and a Consultant and Project Manager at Ecofact. Gina holds a postgraduate degree in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge and a master’s degree in environmental science from the ETH.

Francisca Scharpé studied Slavonic languages and literature in Ghent, Berlin and Saint-Petersburg and Law in Strasbourg and Brussels. She was admitted to the Brussels’ Bar in 2007 and started her career as attorney at NautaDutilh, one of the largest independent full-service law firms in the Benelux. Moving over to an in-house role, she became the general counsel of Mettler-Toledo, a multinational S&P 500 company at its European head offices in Switzerland, overseeing all legal and compliance matters in Europe for over 10 years. She completed her training as mediator (University of Fribourg) in 2023 and is currently Head of Corporate Legal at medmix, a Swiss listed company, and global leader in high-precision delivery devices, for healthcare, consumer and industrial end-markets.

Nathalia Schomerus is the head of the AI team within the Legal Tech division of CMS’ Smart Solutions unit, where she leads the development and implementation of AI-based solutions, including identifying use cases, co-developing large language models, and collaborating across departments. She specializes in generative language models, their legal applications, and knowledge engineering, and oversees the firm’s internal strategic AI projects. Before joining CMS in 2022, Nathalia founded and served as CEO of a successful start-up, earning recognition as one of Forbes’ “30 under 30 Europe.” She has also worked in academia in England and Israel and briefly at a major management consultancy. Nathalia is the Chairwoman of the Executive Board for “Legal Revolution,” a European congress for law and compliance, and is active in several professional organizations, including RAILS, Studienstiftung Alumni, Bucerius Alumni, and the German-British Jurists’ Association.

Daniel Schwander has served as a judge of the Zurich Commercial Court since 2016, with extensive experience resolving commercial disputes across a wide range of sectors, often involving cross-border issues. Before this, he served as a judge on the Zurich Appeals Court and worked as a law clerk at the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. He is also regularly involved in teaching and speaking on topics related to civil procedure and contracts.

Joseph is a German Lawyer and regularly acts as counsel, arbitrator and advisor to German and international clients. In addition to his legal and economic expertise, he has a strong passion and understanding for technology, which includes IT, technical and construction/engineering matters. Making use of these competences, Joseph regularly represents parties in national and international disputes (which includes litigation and arbitration proceedings as well as out-of-court disputes) and acts as arbitrator. To assist clients in avoiding the legal pitfalls that may lead to future disputes, Joseph furthermore regularly assists in the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and provides corporate advice.

Roxana Sharifi specialises in litigation and arbitration as well as insolvency and restructuring. She also advises on corporate law matters. Roxana Sharifi’s core competencies include disputes in all areas as well as enforcement, insolvency and restructuring proceedings before Swiss authorities and courts. Ms Sharifi completed her traineeship at CMS Zurich and previously worked at a renowned international business law firm in Germany for over five years, where she was involved in the comprehensive support of major infrastructure projects. Roxana Sharifi has a keen interest in entrepreneurial problem solving, having spent several months at the World Bank Group in Washington D.C. and the Copenhagen Chamber of Commerce. Her knowledge of both Swiss and German law provides her with a special approach to cross-border matters. Roxana Sharifi rejoined CMS Zurich as an Attorney at Law in 2023. She is a member of the Bar Association of Frankfurt am Main and registered in accordance with Art. 28 BGFA in the public list of nationals of EU or EFTA member states who are entitled to represent parties in courts in Switzerland under their original occupational title.

Laurence is a partner in Seladore Legal’s Milan office. He previously practised international arbitration in London and New York City. Laurence’s law degree is from Emory University, and he has a doctorate in American history from Johns Hopkins University. His publications include co-authorship of International Investment Arbitration: Substantive Principles (2017, 2d edition).

Nino Sievi is a Partner at Nater Dallafior and a triple-qualified disputes lawyer with a doctorate in law. He is also the Zurich Co-chair of the ASA below 40 Association. Nino represents clients in complex commercial disputes before arbitral tribunals (ICC, Swiss Rules, DIS, ad hoc, etc.) and Swiss courts, with expertise in contracts, banking, post-M&A, commodities, construction, crypto/blockchain, technology, and asset recovery. He serves as an arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings and regularly acts in international legal and administrative assistance matters.

Martin Svatoš, is a leading Czech mediator and arbitrator, with experience in over 1,000 international and domestic mediation cases. He is officially listed as a mediator by the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the Camera Arbitrale in Milan, and the Energy Community. Martin has also been repeatedly appointed as a mediator by the ICC. Since 2020, Martin has served as the Head of the Centre for ADR (Charles University School of Law). He is the author of numerous books and academic papers and is a regular speaker at international conferences.

Franz T. Schwarz is Vice Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group at WilmerHale, based in Frankfurt and London. He specialises in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes and has extensive experience in both civil and common law systems. With over 250 arbitrations as counsel and arbitrator, he has handled cases under major institutions (ICC, LCIA, Vienna, Stockholm) and a wide range of laws. His focus includes joint venture, M&A, financial services, project finance, and commercial disputes. Franz regularly advises on conflict of laws, international enforcement of arbitration awards, and the protection of foreign investments under bilateral investment treaties. He also frequently serves as an arbitrator, including as chairman of tribunals, and is listed on the roster of several major arbitral institutions.

Leyou Tameru is an arbitrator and counsel in international arbitration. Based in Ethiopia, she heads the arbitration practice at TWA & Partners. Listed in GAR’s 45 under 45 global leaders of their generation in international arbitration, she  is regularly involved in international arbitration cases concerning African private and state owned entities. She’s the founder of I-Arb Africa and a former ICC Court member.

Nicolas is a Swiss qualified lawyer and holds a Bachelor and a Master of Laws from the University of Geneva, and a Master in International Dispute Settlement from the University of Geneva / GIIDS. He also holds Certificates in Disruption Strategy and Digital transformation. Nicolas is currently Legal Counsel at Dentsu International / Merkle. Formerly, he served as VP of Business development at KSF Technologies, executive director at Digilegal.com and was one of the co-creators of the eJust eArbitration software (now visible on madecision.com).

Juan Valderas is Managing Director and Leader of Alvarez & Marsal’s Disputes and Investigations practice in Madrid. He brings close to 30 years of accounting experience and more than 24 years of specialist experience in financial investigations and disputes, serving in both advisory and expert witness-related roles.

Marc specialises in international arbitration and has acted as counsel and arbitrator in many international proceedings. His experience covers both ad hoc arbitration (including UNCITRAL) and proceedings under institutional rules (ICSID, ICC, Swiss Rules, HKIAC, SIAC, FAI, SCC, IATA), governed by the substantive and/or procedural laws of Switzerland, England and over a dozen other jurisdictions, as well as international law. Ranked in all the leading legal directories, Marc has extensive experience in complex commercial and investment treaty disputes across several industries and sectors, especially energy and mining. He also represents parties before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in proceedings for the setting aside of arbitral awards. With a PhD in economics, Marc is particularly effective and sought after by clients for quantum issues.

Pirita Virtanen founded the first full-time commercial mediation firm in the Nordic countries, Private Mediator Ltd. Pirita has mediated, e.g., a 1.5-billion-euro international insurance case, the largest construction case in Finland and several +30 meur construction cases in the Nordic countries. Before founding her own firm, Pirita mediated with a leading mediator in the U.S., Daniel Weinstein. Pirita is a former litigator and has clerked at the ECJ in Luxembourg. Pirita holds an LL.M. from Finland and Harvard Law School.

Urs is an independent Swiss arbitrator and mediator with over 25 years of experience in dispute resolution. He has acted as party representative and arbitrator in numerous international and national arbitrations in various industries and as mediator in several commercial disputes. Before starting his own practice he was partner and head of the arbitration team in a commercial law firm in Zurich for almost 20 years. For 15 years, he acted as external legal counsel to a global medical foundation and negotiated countless R&D agreements and trademark and patent licensing agreements. Until a few years ago, antitrust law was another area in which Urs Weber-Stecher regularly advised companies and represented them before the authorities. Before joining a law firm, Urs Weber-Stecher worked for several years at the Federal Office for Foreign Economic Affairs (now part of SECO) and was a member of Switzerland’s diplomatic team for negotiations on a multilateral agreement on investment under the OECD and a member of the negotiating team for bilateral investment treaties.

Niklaus Zaugg is a partner of the CMS Zurich dispute resolution team with a strong focus on international arbitration and banking litigation. He has engaged in various international and domestic arbitrations as counsel and arbitrator. Most arbitrations he was involved in related to supply agreements, in particular in the automotive industry, to construction projects, as well as to financial and post M&A disputes. He has further gained outstanding expertise in numerous emergency arbitration proceedings. Niklaus also regularly represents financial institutions in complex banking litigation processes before Swiss state courts.

Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof has been the Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) since 2014, while continuing to serve as an arbitrator. Previously, she ran her own firm, HaersolteHof, in The Hague (2008-2014), and worked with major law firms including Loeff Claeys Verbeke (1992-2000), De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek (2000-2005), and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (2005-2008). She advises multinational companies on commercial, investment, and dispute matters, including M&A, energy law, international law, transport, commodities, and insurance. Jacomijn has acted as arbitrator and counsel in numerous proceedings under the ICC, LCIA, ICSID, UNCITRAL, and other institutions, including representing states and corporations. She is a member of the ICSID panel and has served on the ICSID Annulment Committee. Additionally, she has extensive experience in arbitration-related court matters, including asset protection and enforcement under the New York Convention.

Marieke is a renowned international arbitration counsel. She handles complex and high-stake disputes across various sectors and jurisdictions, involving joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, trade, contracts and more. She also represents clients in arbitration related court proceedings. Marieke is recently elected as new Vice-President to the ICC International Court of Arbitration for 2024-2027. In addition, she is a member of the ICC Dutch Nominations Commission and the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. She has served as the Dutch member on the ICC Court in Paris from 2014 until 2021. She often acts as arbitrator, including as chair and emergency arbitrator. Marieke also has a long standing role as deputy judge at the Court of Appeal in Arnhem-Leeuwarden. Marieke regularly speaks and writes on arbitration related issues. Her book “Litigation in the Netherlands” published by Kluwer, is still widely used. Marieke is ranked as Band 1 – Arbitration Counsel (Chambers Europe, Netherlands, 2024-2014), appears in the “Hall of Fame” in Legal 500 and is named Thought Leader in Who’s Who Legal Arbitration.