A two-partner practice in Geneva.
GPA accepts a small number of mandates each year, in international commercial arbitration governed by Swiss law. The firm's structure — two partners, no juniors, no delegation — reflects a deliberate choice about how the work is best done.
Both partners on every matter.
The firm's two-partner structure is its operating principle. Cases are not staffed; both partners are involved in every mandate from intake to award. There are no associates carrying key passages, no junior counsel drafting briefs that a partner reviews and signs. The partners who receive an instruction are the partners who write its submissions and appear at its hearings.
This choice is deliberate. International arbitration rewards depth of familiarity with each case — its facts, its parties, the procedural posture, the tribunal's expectations. A larger team can introduce distance between the lawyer who knows the case and the lawyer who argues it. GPA's structure removes that distance.
The trade-off is volume. The firm accepts a limited number of mandates each year. The benefit is that the mandates accepted are given the partners' undivided attention.
Three roles, one practice.
Sitting on tribunals.
Appointed as president, sole arbitrator, and co-arbitrator in international commercial proceedings under ICC, CAS, the Swiss Rules institutions, and the SCC. Over twenty appointments to date.
Representing parties.
Counsel work for claimants and respondents in international commercial arbitration, primarily under Swiss law. Mandates span construction, M&A, manufacturing, sports, and financial services.
Independent expertise.
Engaged as legal expert on Swiss and Italian law in arbitration-related court proceedings, providing independent analysis on applicable law, contractual interpretation, and procedural questions.
Geneva, with mandates across the major seats.
The firm is based in Geneva and accepts mandates across the principal European arbitration seats. The partners are admitted to bars in Switzerland, Italy, and Spain, and conduct proceedings in English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Most matters are governed by Swiss substantive law, reflecting Switzerland's continued primacy as a venue for international commercial arbitration.
Primary seat. ICC, Swiss Rules, ad hoc.
Swiss Rules, ICC.
Court of Arbitration for Sport.
ICC.
LCIA, ICC.
ICC, ad hoc.
SCC.
Milan Chamber of Arbitration.
Available for new mandates.
Initial conversations are confidential and without obligation. We review for conflicts and respond to inquiries within two business days.