Partner, Tavernier Tschanz, Geneva (since 1989)
Counsel, White & Case, Paris (1986-1988)
Associate, White & Case, New-York (1983-1986)
Associate, Lalive & Budin, Geneva (1980-1983)
Foreign associate, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, New York (1978-1980)
Trainee, Lalive & Budin, Geneva (1975-1977)
Geneva Bar (1977) – admitted to all Swiss courts
New York Bar (1981)
Conseil juridique in Paris (1988)
Master of Law, University of Geneva (1975)
Bilingual French and English; passive knowledge of German and Italian
Pierre-Yves Tschanz has acted as counsel and arbitrator in well over 200 arbitration cases around the world under most major arbitration rules
His cases have focused on transactions such as M&A, joint ventures, foreign investment, state contracts and license agreements. His industry experience includes pharmaceutical, IT, construction, and all aspects of oil and gas
Pierre-Yves Tschanz is recommended in the Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2021
Pierre-Yves Tschanz presided a gas price revision arbitration which issued a "landmark decision in legal and economic terms […] a thoroughly reasoned text, crafted by an eminent panel" GAR, 14 February 2020
"Absolutely outstanding" was how one client summed up Pierre-Yves Tschanz. Peers applaud his ability to bridge the divide between common and civil law Chambers Global (Arbitration), 2006
See all ratingsGeneva and Swiss Bar Associations
International Bar Association
Arbitration Ireland (member of the International Advisory Board)
Société Suisse des Juristes
Swiss Arbitration Association