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Dr. Christopher Boog


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 Investment Protection & Investor-State Dispute Resolution Practice and the Construction and Energy sector groups. He represents clients in complex international commercial, investment and sports arbitrations as well as in setting-aside proceedings before the Swiss Supreme Court. Chris also regularly sits as arbitrator around the globe. Between his work as counsel and arbitrator he has been involved in over 160 arbitrations.

Chris has been ranked as one of a small number of Global Elite Thought Leaders by Who's Who Legal 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. 

Chris has been described as "one of the best in the business" and "one of the stars in international arbitration" (Who's Who Legal). According to clients and peers, he is "brilliant and very effective as counsel", "exceptional in all respects", "outstanding", "just brilliant" and "one of the best advocates I have ever seen" (Who's Who Legal). The same directory remarks that “Christopher has superb control during complex hearings", is "well organised and in control of his cases" and "is absolutely excellent for dispute resolution within the construction industry". According to Legal500, Chris is " likely the best a client can get in the market and has no weaknesses." Another client remarked that Chris is "super smart, very diligent, good sense in commercial transactions. He can always work with us to find out the best solution and to win the case" (Legal500). Other sources report that "he was amazing, truly on top of things and got straight to the point” and "always provides solutions, which really makes him stand out; we don't have to wait long for a solution that is based on a sound, thought-out point of view" (Chambers Global). According to another client Chris "has superb analytical and advocacy skills. He is admired for his ability to explain (orally and in writing) complex technical or factual issues in simple terms" (Legal 500).

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  • Singapore (2014)
  • Switzerland (2006)
  • German
  • French
  • English

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