International Arbitration

Landolt & Koch lawyers act as counsel, co-counsel, arbitrators, and experts in international commercial, sports, and investment arbitrations.

Sectors we have worked in:

Art Law

Energy Arbitration

Sale of Goods Arbitrations

Biotechnology & Life Sciences Arbitration

Investor-State Arbitration

Shipping

Construction & Infrastructure Arbitration

M&A Arbitration

Sports Law Arbitration

Contract Types Handled:

Sale of goods

Distribution & agency

Executive & maritime employment

Technology transfer & licensing

Franchising & turnkey construction

BOT contracts & FIDIC contracts

Shareholder & service agreements

M&A contracts

Bank & transportation agreements

International Arbitration

The focus of our legal practice at Landolt & Koch is international arbitration. We are trusted party advisors and representatives, and we act as arbitrators and legal experts in commercial, investment, and sports arbitrations.

Landolt & Koch offers exemplary experience and skill in international arbitration advocacy.

We bring together meticulous preparation, compelling presentation, and deep sectoral insight to ensure our clients’ cases are articulated with clarity and authority.

How We Advocate for Success

Strategic Case
Building

Rigorous case analysis and risk assessment to chart the path forward.

Strategic recommendations on the constitution of arbitral tribunals to ensure balanced, credible panels.

Evidence Mastery

Robust identification and collection of evidence.

Tailored requests for disclosure and efficient management of large document volumes.

Advanced use of technology and digital tools to deliver clarity and impact.

Witness & Expert Excellence

Careful selection, instruction, and preparation of expert witnesses.

Support for fact witnesses to ensure reliable, credible, and clear testimony.

Mock hearings to sharpen performance ahead of cross-examination.

Argument Advocacy

Disciplined and strategy-driven cross-examination.

Persuasive written and oral arguments, adapted to tribunal profiles and evolving evidentiary landscapes.

Concise and powerful closing submissions that reinforce the strategic narrative.

The Landolt & Koch Difference

We provide world-class advocacy with boutique agility:

Seamless communication in mother-tongue English, using relevant sources in other languages.

focus on value without compromise – clients invest in advocacy, not overhead.

A proven track record in commercial, investment, and sports arbitration, across sectors and arbitral seats and rules.

At every stage we work to secure the best outcome for our clients through strategic advocacy that persuades.

Strategic Counsel in Complex Treaty Disputes

Our Geneva-based team provides expert legal representation in investor-state arbitration, with a particular focus on disputes arising under bilateral investment treaties (BITs), multilateral agreements, and investment contracts. With extensive experience before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), including under its Additional Facility Rules, we assist both investors and sovereign states in navigating the procedural, jurisdictional, and substantive complexities of international investment arbitration.

ICSID Arbitration: A Trusted Forum

As a cornerstone of our practice, ICSID arbitration requires a nuanced understanding of treaty interpretation, sovereign immunities, and transnational enforcement regimes. Whether acting for the investor or the state, we manage cases from the registration phase through to award enforcement or annulment proceedings. Our lawyers are adept at addressing the evolving jurisprudence surrounding jurisdictional objections, most-favoured-nation clauses, and fair and equitable treatment standards.

BITs and Treaty-Based Claims

BITs and other international instruments form the foundation of most investor-state claims. We offer treaty interpretation and structuring advice to mitigate risks and maximize treaty protection. Our team has handled matters involving a range of sectors, from energy and infrastructure to financial services and natural resources, frequently engaging with treaties involving states across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Quantum, Evidence, and Discovery Strategy

Our arbitration team works closely with leading quantum experts to substantiate complex damages claims or to defend against speculative valuations. We are experienced in deploying discovery strategies to obtain evidence essential to both jurisdictional and merits phases, including document production under IBA Rules and other soft-law instruments. We also regularly advise on evidentiary thresholds for causation and valuation, including DCF methodologies, expropriation claims, and lost profits assessments.

Additional Facility and Non-ICSID Procedures

For disputes involving non-ICSID Contracting States or where jurisdictional constraints preclude ICSID arbitration, we represent clients in proceedings under the ICSID Additional Facility, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, and other institutional frameworks. Our cross-institutional fluency ensures procedural agility and effective advocacy regardless of the forum.

Award Enforcement and Sovereign Immunity

Enforcing an arbitral award against a sovereign is a sensitive and strategically complex process. Our lawyers advise on sovereign immunity regimes, asset tracing, and enforcement strategies in multiple jurisdictions. We guide clients through post-award remedies, including ICSID annulment and challenge proceedings, often in coordination with foreign counsel for multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions.