Lexology Index Arbitration

“Outstanding.”

Legal 500 Arbitration

“Christopher Boog – likely the best a client can get in the market and has no weaknesses.”

Chambers Global Arbitration

“Christopher Boog is the best lawyer I have ever worked with.”

Chambers Global Arbitration

“Christopher Boog is probably one of the best international arbitration practitioners of his generation. He is an exceptional talent who is just very good at what he does.”

Lexology Index Arbitration

“One of the best advocates I have ever seen.”

Chambers Arbitration

“he was amazing, truly on top of things and got straight to the point.”

Chambers Global Int. Arbitration

“Christopher Boog has very strong advocacy skills and is brilliant in cross-examinations. He is the type of lawyer that clients trust and rely on.”

Chambers EU Arbitration

“Christopher Boog was always informed on any development of our case and showed a huge commitment to defending our position.”

Lexology Index Global Leader Sports

“He has strong analytical skills to advise on strategic decisions.”

Lexology Index Thought leader

“He is a superstar.”

 
Christopher Boog
Zurich
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Dr. Christopher Boog, FCIArb, FSIArb

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+41 44 215 9384

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Levin Sandmeier

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levin.sandmeier@swlegal.ch

Christopher Boog is a Vice-Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group and co-heads the firm's Sports Practice. He is also a member of the Construction and Energy sector groups and the Investment Protection & Investor-State Dispute Resolution Practice.

Hailed as "one of the best in the business", Chris represents clients in international commercial, investment and sports arbitrations as well as in setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court. He also regularly sits as arbitrator around the globe.

Chris is ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global (Arbitration Counsel Switzerland) and has been ranked as one of a small number of Global Elite Thought Leaders by Lexology Index Arbitration recognizing lawyers "at the peak of the profession" for several years. He is the 2020 recipient of the ASA Prize for Advocacy in International Commercial Arbitration, awarded every two years to international arbitration counsel to recognize exceptional advocacy in international arbitration. 

Experience

  • Counsel and arbitrator in over 120 arbitrations seated in common law and civil law jurisdictions around the world
  • Has handled arbitrations under the rules of the ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, SIAC, HKIAC, KCAB, WIPO, DIS, SCAI, VIAC, CAS, before the PCA, as well as ad hoc
  • Main areas of specialization include construction and engineering, energy, commodities, investment and sports law, as well as the pharmaceutical, automotive and mining industries

Career

Professional Experience
2012
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
2006
Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer
Education and Admission
2014
Bar Admission in Singapore (Foreign Lawyer)
2010
Dr. iur., University of Zurich
2008-2009
Visiting Scholar, Columbia University
2006
Bar Admission in Switzerland
2002
Master of Law, University of Fribourg
Additional Professional Activities
  • President of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre
 

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