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
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
Pierre-Yves Tschanz is a "meticulous and technically impressive practitioner" who regularly acts in high-value arbitration Chambers Global and Chambers Europe (Arbitration), 2008
See all ratingsMembership
Geneva and Swiss Arbitration Associations
International Bar Association
Arbitration Ireland (member of the International Advisory Board)
Société Suisse des Juristes