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Julie Raneda, FCIArb Managing Director / Partner

Julie Raneda, FCIArb, is a Partner in Schellenberg Wittmer’s International Arbitration Practice and the Managing Director of the firm’s Singapore office. A highly regarded practitioner, Julie regularly represents clients in complex international commercial, investment and sports arbitration matters. She has acted as both counsel and arbitrator in arbitrations globally, governed by diverse legal systems. Julie is one of the few International lawyers in Asia qualified to provide civil law advice across a broad spectrum of jurisdictions, setting her apart as a versatile and sought-after advisor in cross-border disputes. She also serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Sanctions Group, bringing deep expertise in advising clients on international trade sanctions. Her core areas of specialization encompass construction and engineering, energy, pharmaceutical and life sciences, supply and manufacturing, distribution and international sales. Julie’s exceptional work has earned her recognition in leading independent legal directories, including Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific and Lexology. She is also a respected leader in the business community, serving as President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore (SwissCham) and a Board Member of the European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore), (EuroCham Singapore). Experience: Has acted as counsel before international arbitral tribunals in a broad range of disputes related, among others, to construction and engineering energy contracts, licence and distribution agreements, international sales, as well as joint venture agreements Has acted in several investment arbitrations and provided advice in relation to international investment as well as public international law Has represented parties before the Swiss Supreme Court in proceedings related to challenges of arbitral awards Has advised parties in matters relating to international trade sanctions and regulations · Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

SwitzerlandInternational Arbitration, Investment ArbitrationEnglish, French, German

About

Partner in Schellenberg Wittmer’s International Arbitration Practice and Managing Director of the firm's Singapore office. Regularly represents clients in complex international commercial, investment and sports arbitration matters, acts as counsel and arbitrator globally, co-chairs the firm's Sanctions Group, and serves as President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore (SwissCham).

Practice areas

International ArbitrationInvestment ArbitrationDispute ResolutionSanctions & Trade ControlsConstruction & EngineeringEnergyPharmaceuticals & Life SciencesFinTech & Blockchain

Office

Switzerland

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd · Julie Raneda, FCIArb, is a Partner in Schellenberg Wittmer’s International Arbitration Practice and the Managing Director of the firm’s Singapore office. A highly regarded practitioner, Julie regularly represents clients in complex international commercial, investment and sports arbitration matters. She has acted as both counsel and arbitrator in arbitrations globally, governed by diverse legal systems. Julie is one of the few International lawyers in Asia qualified to provide civil law advice across a broad spectrum of jurisdictions, setting her apart as a versatile and sought-after advisor in cross-border disputes. She also serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Sanctions Group, bringing deep expertise in advising clients on international trade sanctions. Her core areas of specialization encompass construction and engineering, energy, pharmaceutical and life sciences, supply and manufacturing, distribution and international sales. Julie’s exceptional work has earned her recognition in leading independent legal directories, including Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific and Lexology. She is also a respected leader in the business community, serving as President of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore (SwissCham) and a Board Member of the European Chamber of Commerce (Singapore), (EuroCham Singapore). Experience: Has acted as counsel before international arbitral tribunals in a broad range of disputes related, among others, to construction and engineering energy contracts, licence and distribution agreements, international sales, as well as joint venture agreements Has acted in several investment arbitrations and provided advice in relation to international investment as well as public international law Has represented parties before the Swiss Supreme Court in proceedings related to challenges of arbitral awards Has advised parties in matters relating to international trade sanctions and regulations

Switzerland

Expertise

Construction & EngineeringEnergyPharmaceuticals & Life SciencesSupply Chain & ManufacturingDistribution & International SalesSports ArbitrationPublic International Law / Investment ProtectionInternational Trade Sanctions

Education

  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) (2021)
  • Bar Admission (Foreign Lawyer), Singapore (2016)
  • Bar Admission, Switzerland (2011)
  • Bachelor and Master of Business Law, University of Geneva (2008)
  • Bachelor and Master of International Relations, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva (2004)

Admissions

  • Bar Admission, Switzerland (2011)
  • Bar Admission (Foreign Lawyer), Singapore (2016)

Languages

EnglishFrenchGerman