Membership Renewal Announcement

Global Law Experts is pleased to announce the renewal of the membership of Simon M. Hohler of THOUVENIN as our Exclusive Member for Switzerland for an additional 12 months. We are thrilled to have Simon M. Hohler onboard for another term and to continue our collaboration with a practitioner whose expertise in dispute resolution and Swiss arbitration aligns closely with the needs of our international legal network and its clients.

Strategic fit with the network

Simon M. Hohler brings a combination of local procedural knowledge and international arbitration experience that makes this renewal a strong strategic fit for Global Law Experts. As partner and leader of the THOUVENIN Zug office with a concurrent practice in Zurich, Simon M. Hohler combines deep familiarity with Swiss court practice and enforcement mechanisms with sustained activity in institutional and ad hoc arbitration. This dual capability supports cross-border and multi-jurisdictional instructions that our network frequently handles.

Practice focus and capabilities in Switzerland

Simon M. Hohler’s practice is squarely focused on dispute resolution in Switzerland, covering both commercial arbitration and litigation in the Swiss state courts. The scope of work includes tactical interim relief applications and post-award enforcement proceedings, giving clients integrated solutions that move seamlessly from tribunal strategy to procedural enforcement. The practical know-how to coordinate parallel proceedings and to secure enforceable outcomes is critical for parties engaged in complex international disputes.

Commercial arbitration under Swiss Rules, ICC, HKIAC and other institutional rules
Ad hoc arbitration and related procedural strategy
Swiss state court litigation for interim measures, asset freezing and enforcement
Post-award enforcement and annulment proceedings
Enforcement, mutual legal assistance and cross-border asset recovery

Sector strengths and dispute types

Within dispute resolution, Simon M. Hohler covers a wide spectrum of commercial disputes relevant to international and domestic clients. The practice areas addressed include construction and engineering claims, contractual disputes, insurance and liability matters, M&A-related disputes and insolvency and debt enforcement. This breadth enables the provision of tailored advice across transactional and contentious phases of a dispute.

Construction and engineering disputes where technical and contractual complexity are present
Contractual and commercial claims requiring tactical evidentiary and procedural planning
Insurance coverage and liability disputes with cross-border exposure
Mergers and acquisitions related disputes that may require urgent interim relief or complex valuation analysis
Insolvency related litigation and debt enforcement with coordination across jurisdictions

Roles and tribunal experience

Simon M. Hohler accepts a range of tribunal and counsel appointments, providing versatility for the network and its clients. Regular roles include acting as counsel, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator and presiding arbitrator in arbitration proceedings. This tribunal experience provides valuable perspective for parties selecting arbitrators and for clients seeking counsel who understands tribunal dynamics and decision making.

Professional background and credentials

Simon M. Hohler’s academic and professional credentials underpin the technical and procedural strengths of the practice. The qualifications include a Master of Law from the Universities of Lucerne and Neuchatel, and an LL.M. in International Business Regulation, Litigation and Arbitration from New York University School of Law. Additional professional training includes completion of the Swiss Arbitration Academy Arbitration Practitioner programme and fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Admission to the Swiss bar in 2011 provide the local standing essential for procedural work in Switzerland.

Engagement with professional communities

An active presence in arbitration networks and local groups enhances Simon M. Hohler’s ability to contribute to the broader dispute resolution community and to remain at the forefront of evolving practice. Participation in the Swiss Arbitration Association and its Local Group Central Switzerland (Co-Chair), inclusion on the VQF list of arbitrators and continuing involvement in publications and practitioner events demonstrate a sustained commitment to thought leadership and mentoring.

Why this renewal benefits clients and the network

Renewing Simon M. Hohler’s membership supports Global Law Experts’ commitment to providing clients with reliable, practice-ready options in key jurisdictions. For clients seeking counsel in Switzerland, the combination of arbitration experience, court procedure expertise and recognised thought leadership produces measurable advantages. These include more predictable enforcement outcomes, effective interim relief strategies and an ability to manage complex cross-border evidence and enforcement tasks in parallel proceedings.

Final remarks

Global Law Experts warmly welcomes the renewal of Simon M. Hohler as our Exclusive Member for Switzerland. We are confident that this renewed association will continue to benefit in-house counsel, institutional clients and commercial parties seeking sophisticated dispute resolution support in Switzerland. We look forward to another year of collaboration and to supporting clients with the combined strength of local procedural expertise and international arbitration capability that Simon M. Hohler brings to the network.