Stampfenbachplatz 4
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Switzerland
Marc Veit joined LALIVE in 2014. He specializes in international arbitration and has acted as counsel and arbitrator in a large number of international arbitrations, both ad hoc (including UNCITRAL) and under institutional rules (ICSID, ICC, Swiss rules, HKIAC, SIAC, SCC, IATA) involving the substantive and/or procedural laws of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, England, China, Turkey, Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kong, Georgia, Ukraine, Korea and Albania.
Marc Veit has extensive experience in complex commercial and investment treaty disputes. His expertise spans across various industries including energy, mining, construction, telecommunications, life sciences and biotechnology. Marc Veit also represents parties before the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in setting aside proceedings. With a PhD in economics, this means Marc Veit is particularly effective and sought after for quantum issues and clients value his input in this area.
Marc Veit is an active member of several associations, including the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA), the IBA Arbitration Committee, the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA), and the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA). He is a frequent speaker and moderator at international conferences on dispute resolution and publishes regularly in the field.
He has been ranked for many years by Chambers Global as a leading individual in Arbitration in Switzerland, and Who’s Who Legal as a Global Leader in arbitration for 2022.
Before joining LALIVE, Marc Veit was a partner in the arbitration and litigation team of a top tier Swiss law firm in Zurich. He graduated from the University of St Gallen (lic iur 1997, Dr oec 1999) and was a visiting scholar in 1998 at UC Berkeley, USA. He has for many years, been a lecturer at the Universities of Fribourg and St. Gallen.
Marc D. Veit is confirmed by the market as a Global Leader.
Who's Who Legal, Arbitration, 2022
Recommended for his highly regarded international and cross-border work.
Chambers Global, Arbitration – Switzerland – Expertise based abroad in UK, 2022
Marc Veit – excellent legal brain and provides solid and practical advice.
Legal 500 Dispute Resolution: Arbitration 2021
Marc Veit is recommended.
Who's Who Legal, Arbitration, 2021 (Global Leader)
Marc Veit is ranked Thought Leader.
Who’s Who Legal, Arbitration, 2020 (Thought Leaders)
Head of the London office Marc Veit frequently represents Eastern European investors in investor-state arbitrations and setting-aside proceedings. Clients report that he has "a lot of patience and stamina, a good writing style and is pleasant to work with." Veit also acts for clients on construction law arbitrations.
Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution, Switzerland, 2019
Marc Veit garners praise from clients, who appreciate his "quick understanding of the issues" as well as his "arbitration instincts and analytical abilities." A source highlights that Veit has the "ability to absorb and decipher complex information in no time" and that he can "articulate the arguments and grounds of appeal in an unambiguous and influential manner." He has experience representing clients in arbitrations concerning investments, sales and intellectual property, as well as cross-licensing agreements.
Chambers Global and Europe, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, 2018
Marc Veit advises on both domestic and international litigation and arbitration. One impressed client states: "It can take a long time to explain these things to typical lawyers, but not for Marc; he could spend his time thinking about matters of a higher complexity."
Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel, Switzerland (Band 3), 2017
Marc Veit in Zurich is “one of the best” when it comes to handling multi-jurisdictional disputes, and is praised as “a very organised and responsive individual”.
Who’s Who Legal : Arbitration, 2017
Marc Veit has acted as counsel and arbitrator in more than 80 international arbitrations and is particularly well known for energy-related disputes.
Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration, 2016
Marc Veit is a “great intellect”.
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, Arbitration, 2015
Marc Veit wins plaudits for his handling of international arbitrations. He covers a range of industries including gas, construction, life sciences and shipping.
Chambers Global, Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel (Band 3), Switzerland, 2015
The “exceptional” Marc D Veit is praised for his “ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes with aplomb”.
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, 2014
Marc Veit represents individuals and multinational corporations in complex international disputes and is considered a “model arbitrator”.
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, Arbitration, 2014
A “first-class” litigator with “considerable” experience representing multinational corporations and individuals in the telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and energy sectors.
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, Commercial Litigation, 2014
The ‘very talented’ Marc Veit has a strong reputation for his work representing clients in arbitrations. He regularly acts on cross-border disputes.
Chambers Global & Europe, 2014, Dispute Resolution Switzerland
Marc Veit is 'one of the foremost counsels around'.
Who's Who Legal, Switzerland, 2014, Arbitration
A large proportion of Marc Veit's contentious work is made up of multi-jurisdictional cases, and he regularly acts on arbitrations with no Swiss connection.
Chambers Global & Europe, 2013, Dispute Resolution Switzerland
Marc Veit is 'good at synthesizing all evidence and presenting it in a coherent and persuasive way', report clients. 'He is smart and prepares excellent pleadings'.
Chambers Global & Europe 2012, Dispute Resolution, Switzerland
Marc Veit is known for his work as a litigator and arbitration counsel, particularly in multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Chambers Global & Europe 2011, Dispute Resolution, Switzerland
Marc Veit is described as ‘young and talented’.
Chambers Global & Europe 2010, Dispute Resolution, Switzerland
Marc Veit recommended.
Legal 500 2012, Switzerland, Dispute Resolution
In: Manuel Arroyo (Ed), Arbitration in Switzerland: The Practitioner's Guide, Kluwer Law International, 1st Edition (2013, pp. 127-140), 2nd Edition (2017)
International Law Office, Newsletter (Energy & Natural Resources), 12 décembre 2016
International Law Office, Newsletter (International Trade), 12 February 2016
In: Tobias Zuberbühler, Christoph Müller, Philipp Habegger (Eds.), Swiss Rules of International Arbitration, Commentary, Schulthess, Zurich, 2013
Arbitration International 3/2007 Vol. 23, pp. 405-430
WW&P Newsletter
In: Zuberbühler/ Müller/ Habegger (Editor[s]), Swiss Rules of International Arbitration, Commentary, Schulthess
5 Business Law International
ASA Bulletin 1/2005, pp. 116-118
2009 - 2012
University of Fribourg
2000 - 2008
University of St. Gallen
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