commited to your success

Our firm’s commercial arbitration practice combines deep sectoral knowledge with first-hand experience in high-stakes, cross-border disputes. Based in Geneva, we offer clients the strategic advantage of lawyers who are internationally qualified, multilingual, and trained in both common law and civil law systems.

Our lawyers act as counsel in institutional and ad hoc arbitrations under major rules and institutions—ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, SCC, ICDR, Swiss Rules, UNCITRAL—covering sectors from construction, energy, commodities, and technology to distribution, shareholder/M&A, and life sciences.

Who we serve

De Minimis Law advises clients with cross-border business interests who face complex commercial disputes—whether companies, investors, entrepreneurs, or government entities. Located in Geneva, the world’s arbitration capital, we offer international reach with local, multilingual expertise (Spanish, English, French).

Comprehensive international commercial arbitration services:

• Acting as counsel in international commercial arbitration involving complex contracts, cross-border investments, joint ventures, and technology transfers
• Arbitration clause drafting and pre-litigation contract strategy
• Early case diagnostics: risk assessment, evidence mapping, cost-benefit analysis
• Jurisdictional objections, interim relief, emergency arbitrator procedures
• Document production, expert engagement, quantum/damages analysis
• Cross-examination planning and hearing advocacy
• Expedited and emergency procedures for fast dispute resolution
• Settlement and mediation options
• Enforcement and set-aside applications before Swiss and foreign courts
• Tribunal secretary and arbitrator appointments
• Collaboration with co-counsel, sector experts, and local counsel worldwide

Arbitrate in Geneva for efficiency, neutrality, and enforcement strength

Geneva is a world-leading seat for arbitration, prized for its neutrality, Swiss law advantages, and proximity to top arbitral institutions. Swiss courts offer limited grounds for award annulment and expedited procedures under Swiss Rules—ideal for resolving disputes efficiently. Choosing Geneva assures enforceability and stability for international contracts.

Sectors and industries

• International trade and commodities
• Construction & infrastructure (EPC/FIDIC contracts)
• Energy & infrastructure projects
• Technology, telecommunications, and data regulation
• Life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare
• Distribution, agency, joint ventures, M&A/shareholder
• Logistics, transport, insurance, government contracts
• Supply chain and contract disputes

Representative experience of our lawyers

• Counsel in a multi-jurisdictional dispute involving supply chain disruption and force majeure claims under ICC Rules
• Advising a state entity on investment treaty obligations in the context of a high-value infrastructure project
• Representation in WTO dispute settlement proceedings concerning trade in goods and digital services
• Acting in UNCITRAL arbitration arising from a technology transfer agreement between European and Asian counterparties
• Expert input on arbitration rules drafting for an international organisation

Contacts

Dr. Manuel Sanchez Miranda

Partner

smiranda@deminimislaw.com

+41 (0)78 694 1217