New Partner Appointment at Peter & Kim

Welcome Hugo Barbier

We are pleased to announce the appointment of a new partner, welcoming Professor Hugo Barbier to the partnership effective from January 2025.

Professor Barbier brings a depth of expertise and an extensive practice as counsel, arbitrator and consultant in cross-jurisdictional commercial and investment disputes spanning the globe including Europe, Africa, South America, the Baltics and Central Asia. He regularly acts as counsel, legal expert, and arbitrator in international commercial and investment arbitrations.

Dr Wolfgang Peter said of the appointment: “Hugo’s experience, particularly across Central Asia and the Caucasus, gives him a unique perspective to support the firm’s current client base as well as expand our capacity in this region and beyond. He has worked extensively with, and been a trusted adviser to, some of the region’s largest corporations, on many of their most complex and challenging issues. We look forward to welcoming him to the Geneva office“.

Professor Barbier had this to say: “I look forward to working with the extended Peter & Kim team globally. The quality of the work, the strength and breadth of the firm’s practice are key factors in my decision to join Peter & Kim. I am thrilled to contribute to the firm’s continued growth, both through my academic lens, as well as bringing professional insight and experience to effective and creative case strategy”.

We extend a warm welcome to Hugo.