Media Mention

Franz Stirnimann Fuentes’ recent move to Winston & Strawn was featured in various media outlets, including Global Arbitration Review, Latin Lawyer, the Daily Deal, and American Lawyer. Mr. Stirnimann, who joins the firm as a partner, has more than twelve years experience in complex international arbitration and litigation, as well as cross-border corporate transactions. He joins Winston & Strawn from Lalive in Geneva, and was previously an associate at Winston & Strawn’s Washington, D.C. and Geneva offices. 

On the move to Winston & Strawn, Dr. Stirnimann said “as a Swiss national, as well as a Latin American, a big international firm like Winston & Strawn is the perfect fit for me. Returning to Winston enables me to join forces with old and trusted friends and to be at the core of the firm’s expansion of its international litigation and arbitration practice.”

Ricardo Ugarte, managing partner of Winston & Strawn’s Geneva office, said: “We are delighted to have Franz back. He has a unique skill-set and significant arbitration experience as counsel and arbitrator. His return will undoubtedly enhance Winston's international arbitration practice.”

Franz Stirnimann Fuentes specializes in international arbitration and litigation as well as Swiss commercial law. Dr. Stirnimann also advises and represents clients in the negotiation of Swiss commercial transactions, including on matters of IP/IT, (unfair) competition, employment, data protection, and regulatory compliance. He regularly works for clients from or with commercial interests in Latin America.