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Andreas Fankhauser
Arbitrator & Mediator · Zurich, Switzerland
Over 18 years of experience in handling and resolving complex disputes through mediation, litigation and arbitration arising out of a variety of business transactions, including in the fields of aviation, transportation, international trade and investment, construction and engineering, product risk and liability, insurance and reinsurance, as well as fraud and asset recovery. Counsel to parties in numerous commercial litigations before Swiss courts as well as in commercial and investment arbitrations.…
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PRACTICE
mediation
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PRACTICE
arbitration
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SECTOR
Aviation
SECTOR
Banking and Finance
COUNTRY
Switzerland
CITY
Zurich
REGION
Europe
BACKGROUND + AFFILIATIONS
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EDUCATION
1992-1997 University of Zurich, master of laws degree (\"Lizentiat\")
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PUBLIC BIOGRAPHY
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Over 18 years of experience in handling and resolving complex disputes through mediation, litigation and arbitration arising out of a variety of business transactions, including in the fields of aviation, transportation, international trade and investment, construction and engineering, product risk and liability, insurance and reinsurance, as well as fraud and asset recovery.
Counsel to parties in numerous commercial litigations before Swiss courts as well as in commercial and investment arbitrations. Also sitting as arbitrator.
Non-contentious work involves giving advice in commercial law matters, including direct investments, transactions and trade from Asia to Switzerland and from Switzerland to Asia. Substantial exposure to business, legal systems and culture in Europe and Asia.
Since May 2018: Principal at Proton Legal LLC, Zurich
2012-April 2018: Partner (shareholder and member of the board of directors, co-head of the litigation and arbitration practice group) at Baumgartner Mächler Attorneys Ltd., Zurich
Since 2017: President of the board of directors of Linton Pacific AG, Zug
Since 2014: President of the board of directors of RedAct Kommunikation AG, Zurich
2007-2012: Partner at gbf Gerspacher Bell Fankhauser, Zurich
2001-2007: Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich
2000-2001: Judge (\"Ersatzrichter\") at District Court of Zurich
1998-2001: Legal secretary (law clerk) at District Court of Zurich
1997-1998: Trainee at District Court of Zurich
Admissions
Representation of parties before all Swiss courts and official bodies, registered with the Attorney
Registry of the Canton of Zurich since 2000.
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TAGS
Arbitrator & Mediator
INDUSTRY
Financial Services,Natural Resources,Public Sector
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