Pascal Hachem is co-head of Bär & Karrer's Arbitration Practice Group. He specializes in conducting commercial disputes in arbitration and state court proceedings. A particular focal point of his work is international contracts. He has experience in various industries, including energy and energy infrastructure, gas, software, microelectronics, aerospace and transportation, engineering, automotive, medical devices, banking, and insurance.

In addition to his work in legal proceedings, Pascal Hachem supports his domestic and foreign clients in their project and contract execution with respect to claim management as well as in the collection, securing and evaluation of evidence. In addition, he advises on matters relating to sanctions, including their impact on contracts, and assists companies in related internal investigations and in contact with the competent domestic and foreign authorities.

In the areas of general contract law and special commercial and sales law, Pascal Hachem has also acted as an expert on Swiss law in arbitration as well as in proceedings before English and U.S. courts.

Pascal Hachem holds law degrees from the University of Freiburg i. Br. (Germany) and the University of Basel. He is a regular speaker at international conferences in his areas of expertise, contributes to leading commentaries on international sales law, and is the author and co-author of books and articles in the field of general contract and sales law.

• Representing a global European electronics group in arbitration proceedings against a supplier under a long-term supply contract for microelectronics products
• Representing a Swiss industrial group in arbitration proceedings against price adjustment claims of the supplier under a large-scale procurement agreement
• Representing a globally active Swiss listed company in state court proceedings against the supplier of an AI-driven software product
• Representing the Swiss subsidiary of a globally active U.S. group of companies in arbitration proceedings against the customer under a long-term supply contract for components for means of transport
• Representing a globally active Swiss pharmaceutical company in arbitration proceedings against a Middle Eastern distributor regarding compensation claims made by the latter
• Representing a large Swiss insurance company in state court proceedings concerning the insurance of the construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline
• Representing the Chinese technology group Tencent in arbitration proceedings concerning a long-term contract for broadcasting and sponsorship rights
• Representing a large Swiss insurance company in several state court proceedings regarding benefits under epidemic insurance in connection with Covid-19, namely the number of insured events
• Representing a Swiss software supplier in state court proceedings against the Swiss subsidiary of a foreign group in the context of an outsourcing project
• Representing a Middle Eastern industrial conglomerate in arbitration proceedings against European car manufacturers regarding general import and distribution agreements

• Partner at Bär & Karrer (since 2021)
• Foreign Associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, New York (2015/2016)
• Associate at Bär & Karrer (2014-2020)
• Trainee at Bär & Karrer (2011-2014)
• Visiting Lecturer at University of Belgrade (2014)
• Visiting Professor at Bilgi University Istanbul (2012)
• Foreign Guest Lecturer at Tsinghua University Beijing (2012)
• Lecturer at the University of Basel (since 2010)
• University of Basel: Dr. iur. (2009)
• Research and Teaching Assistant to Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Schwenzer, LL.M. (2006-2011)
• University of Freiburg i. Br.: ref. iur. (2006)
• Student Assistant to Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Schwenzer, LL.M. (2003-2005)

• Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
• Basler Juristenverein
• Deutscher Juristentag
• Zurich Bar Association (ZAV)
• Swiss Bar Association (SAV)