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Meet Dr. Martin Aebi, an accomplished Counsel at Lenz & Staehelin. He offers unparalleled expertise in dispute resolution and arbitration. Tasks Provides legal counsel in high-stakes arbitration cases. Advises clients across various sectors, including energy and industrial. Contributes to notable publications on arbitration and Swiss law. Skills Holds a Dr. iur. and LL.M. from prestigious universities. Expertise in international commercial arbitration and litigation. Exceptional drafting and analytical skills. About the job Martin Aebi Dr. iur., Attorney at Law, LL.M. Martin Aebi Dr. iur., Attorney at Law, LL.M. +41 58 450 80 00 E-Mail schreiben Brandschenkestrasse 24 CH-8027 Zurich www.lenzstaehelin.com Expertise Dr. Martin Aebi is an experienced dispute resolution practitioner who has acted as counsel in numerous large-scale cases (also involving states) before arbitral tribunals and state courts. He is ranked among Switzerland’s leading arbitration practitioners by all major international legal directories. Originally, Martin focused on intellectual property-related matters such as licensing and joint-development issues. Over time, his experience has broadened to cover a wide range of business areas including construction, M&A and banking. Martin is a member of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre. In addition to his work as party representative, Martin also sits as an arbitrator. Practices Specialist AreasInternational Commercial Arbitration, Litigation Professional Experience and Education and Education 2011 Counsel, Lenz & Staehelin 2007-08 Associate, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale & Dorr, London 2002 Associate, Lenz & Staehelin 2005 Columbia Law School (LL.M., Fulbright scholar) 2005 University of St.Gallen (Dr. iur., scholar of the Swiss National Science Foundation) 2002 Swiss Bar Admission 1999 University of St.Gallen (lic. iur.) LanguagesGerman, English MembershipsSwiss Arbitration Association (ASA), International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), IBA Arbitration Committee, IBA Committee on Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law, International Trademark Association (INTA), Swiss Bar Association (SAV), Zurich Bar Association (ZAV) Selected Publications Aebi M., Articles. 14 – 23, Arroyo (ed.), The WIPO Arbitration Rules – A Commentary, 2025 Aebi M., Fischer ., Repetitorium Obligationenrecht, Allgemeiner Teil, 5th edition, 2024 Aebi M., Articles 188, 189 and 189a of the Swiss Private International Law Act, in: Müller/Aebi-Müller (eds.), Berner Kommentar zum Schweizerischen Privatrecht, Internationale Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit, 2023 Frey H., Aebi M., Articles14 and 15, in: Zuberbühler/Müller/Habegger (eds.), Swiss Rules of International Arbitration: Commentary, 3rd edition, 2023 Calame T., Aebi M., Enforceability, in: Halket (ed.), Arbitration of International Intellectual Property Disputes, 2nd edition, 2020 Aebi M., Articles 14 - 23 of the WIPO Arbitration Rules, in: Arroyo (ed.), Arbitration in Switzerland - The Practitioner's Guide, 2nd edition, 2018 Aebi M., Frey H., Impact of Bankruptcy on International Arbitration Proceedings - A Special Case Does not Make a General Rule, in: ASA Bull. 1/2010, 113 (Case Note) Aebi M., Patentfähigkeit von Geschäftsmethoden - Nach schweizerischem Recht unter Berücksichtigung des europäischen und internationalen Rechtsumfelds, Ph.D. Thesis, Bern 2006 Contact details Assistant References Martin Aebi is a superb drafter, whose clear and effective written arguments are often deadly for the counterparty's position.The Legal 500, 2026 Martin Aebi is an experienced arbitration specialist with a strong market standing. He frequently assists with disputes arising in the energy and industrial sectors, advising an array of clients on contractual and construction arbitrations.Chambers & Partners, 2026 Martin Aebi is a great drafter. He is convincing and clear, his writing skills and legal acumen are hardly matched in Switzerland.The Legal 500, 2025 Martin Aebi has this encyclopaedic knowledge of Swiss law, so he can move very quickly and see where we need to go.Chambers & Partners, 2026 Martin Aebi is a strategic and forward-thinking lawyer. He has an excellent legal mind and is very good with complex technical disputes, demonstrating a great understanding of these matters.Chambers & Partners, 2026 Martin Aebi has encyclopaedic knowledge of Swiss procedural law and is pragmatic and efficient.The Legal 500, 2025 Excellent counsel with a sharp legal mind and a pragmatic approachWho's Who Legal, 2020 Does an excellent job on casesChambers & Partners, 2019 Incredibly sharp counsel recognised for his exceptional work when it comes to complex commercial arbitrationWho's Who Legal, 2019 Incredibly sharp counsel recognised for his exceptional work when it comes to complex commercial arbitration Who's Who Legal, 2019 Martin Aebi is a superb drafter, whose clear and effective written arguments are often deadly for the counterparty's position. The Legal 500, 2026 Martin Aebi is an experienced arbitration specialist with a strong market standing. He frequently assists with disputes arising in the energy and industrial sectors, advising an array of clients on contractual and construction arbitrations. Chambers & Partners, 2026 Martin Aebi is a great drafter. He is convincing and clear, his writing skills and legal acumen are hardly matched in Switzerland. The Legal 500, 2025 Martin Aebi has this encyclopaedic knowledge of Swiss law, so he can move very quickly and see where we need to go. Chambers & Partners, 2026 Martin Aebi is a strategic and forward-thinking lawyer. He has an excellent legal mind and is very good with complex technical disputes, demonstrating a great understanding of these matters. Chambers & Partners, 2026 Martin Aebi has encyclopaedic knowledge of Swiss procedural law and is pragmatic and efficient. The Legal 500, 2025 Excellent counsel with a sharp legal mind and a pragmatic approach Who's Who Legal, 2020 Does an excellent job on cases Chambers & Partners, 2019 Incredibly sharp counsel recognised for his exceptional work when it comes to complex commercial arbitration Who's Who Legal, 2019 Martin Aebi is a superb drafter, whose clear and effective written arguments are often deadly for the counterparty's position. The Legal 500, 2026 Publications Articles. 14 – 23 Arroyo (ed.), The WIPO Arbitration Rules – A Commentary, 2025 Repetitorium Obligationenrecht, Allgemeiner Teil 5th edition, 2024