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Andreas Fankhauser
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Andreas Fankhauser

Arbitrator & Mediator

Zurich, Switzerland · Europe
Bench: Labor, Employment & Workplace Bench Practice: mediation arbitration Sectors: Aviation Banking and Finance
Professional Biography
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.
Qualifications & Education
1992-1997 University of Zurich, master of laws degree (\"Lizentiat\")
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Labor, Employment & Workplace Bench

HR, labor relations, workplace conflict, organizational governance, and education systems.

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Arbitration Expert Determination Neutral Services
Who this Neutral Serves
Ombuds program for companies For International Trade For Lawyers & Legal Fraternity
Industry Experience
Financial Services Natural Resources Public Sector
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