Expert witnesses for
Swiss Arbitration Centre
disputes across Commercial
The Swiss Arbitration Centre administers proceedings under the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration 2021 — the product of a merger of the Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution representing Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Neuchâtel and Zurich. Geneva and Zurich are among the world's most frequently chosen arbitration seats, reflecting Switzerland's neutrality, its stable legal infrastructure and its position as global headquarters for pharmaceutical, financial and commodity trading companies.
Masin provides expert witnesses across the full range of Swiss-seated dispute sectors.
Expert witnesses for Swiss Arbitration Centre disputes
Switzerland's neutrality, its position as global hub for pharmaceutical, financial and commodity trading companies, and its sophisticated legal infrastructure make it one of the most frequently chosen seats for international arbitration. The Swiss Arbitration Centre — formed from the merger of the Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution — administers cases under the Swiss Rules 2021 from offices in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Neuchâtel and Zurich.
Masin has expert witnesses for the sectors most active in Swiss-seated proceedings — financial services, pharma M&A, commodity trading and construction.
Case types covered by Masin
GAR rankings: Global Arbitration Review Expert Witness Firm Rankings, based on independently verified hearing data submitted to GAR.
Cross-border commercial disputes — the Swiss Arbitration Centre's largest category. Pharmaceutical, life sciences and specialty chemicals M&A disputes are particularly common given Switzerland's role as home to global pharma leaders. Expert evidence on valuation, earn-outs and commercial damages.
Banking disputes, private wealth disagreements and financial product claims — reflecting Switzerland's position as the world's leading private banking centre. Expert evidence on financial modelling, market practice and economic damages.
Swiss and international construction disputes, real estate development claims and infrastructure projects. Swiss construction standards and SIA contract forms feature alongside FIDIC. Expert evidence on delay, quantum and technical performance.
Energy disputes and commodity trading disagreements — Geneva and Zug are home to major commodity trading houses, and Switzerland's neutrality makes it a natural seat for energy disputes with Eastern European and Central Asian parties. Expert evidence on market pricing, trading practice and commercial losses.
Pharmaceutical patent disputes, technology licensing and IP agreement disagreements. Switzerland's pharma and technology sectors generate substantial IP-intensive disputes where expert evidence on industry standards, royalty rates and damages is the deciding factor.
Switzerland is home to most major international sports bodies — FIFA, UEFA, IOC, CAS. Sports-related commercial disputes, sponsorship disagreements and broadcasting contract claims that do not go to CAS often come before the Swiss Arbitration Centre.
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What makes this forum distinctive
Swiss law is the governing law in a high proportion of international commercial contracts — second only to English law globally. The Swiss Arbitration Centre's coverage of all major Swiss commercial cities through a single institutional framework, combined with Switzerland's renowned judicial neutrality, makes it the preferred forum for disputes with parties from multiple jurisdictions who require a non-London, non-Paris European seat.
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