Pierre-Yves Tschanz
Partner
Pierre-Yves Tschanz acts as counsel before arbitral tribunals and as arbitrator. He also assists parties in the pre-arbitration phase.
Experience
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)
Bar admission
Geneva Bar (1977) – admitted to all Swiss courts
New York Bar (1981)
Conseil juridique in Paris (1988)
Education
Master of Law, University of Geneva (1975)
Expertise
Languages
Bilingual French and English; passive knowledge of German and Italian
Deals and cases
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
In addition to Swiss law, Pierre-Yves Tschanz has a good command of the laws of New York and France, both substantive and procedural
Ratings
'High-quality Swiss boutique' Tavernier Tschanz stands out for its 'professional, pragmatic and hands-on approach' and 'thorough case analysis'. Its caseload is largely focused on the corporate, M&A, pharmaceutical, energy, commodity and transport fields. Frank Spoorenberg, who is 'clear thinking and vastly knowledgeable', and the 'reliable' Pierre-Yves Tschanz represent Çukurova in an ongoing post-M&A dispute Legal 500 (Arbitration), 2019
Pierre-Yves Tschanz has a wealth of experience as arbitrator and arbitration counsel. Sources note that he is "discreet but extremely good, and very highly regarded in Switzerland Chambers Global (Arbitration), 2016
The "terrific" Pierre-Yves Tschanz has served as arbitrator in over 100 cases and is regarded as "one of the best in the country" Who's Who Legal (Arbitration), 2014
See all ratingsMembership
Geneva and Swiss Arbitration Associations
International Bar Association
Arbitration Ireland (member of the International Advisory Board)
Société Suisse des Juristes