ArbBoutique partners recognized as the “Most In Demand Arbitrators” in the Chambers 2026 Global Guide

24 February 2026

All three partners at ArbBoutique - Chiann Bao, Maxi Scherer and Niuscha Bassiri - have been recognized among the list of “Most In Demand Arbitrators” in the Chambers 2026 Global Guide.

Chiann is also ranked as a Global Market Leader in the Asia-Pacific region, with specific recognition in Singapore. In addition, she has been acknowledged in Chambers’ Greater China Region Guide 2026 for her work in Hong Kong-seated and international arbitrations.

Maxi has been ranked in Band 1 as one of the “Most In Demand Arbitrators” in Europe.

Niuscha is also ranked for Arbitration in Belgium.

Chambers and Partners’ rankings are based on thorough research, including interviews with clients and peers, and evaluate legal expertise, professional standards, commercial insight, and overall diligence.

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News

Ole Jensen contributes to the latest volume of the Belgian Review of Arbitration

ArbBoutique and Ole Jensen recognised among the 'Best Law Firms for International Arbitration' in Germany

Speaking engagement

Emily Hay to speak at GAR Live: Construction Disputes

ArbBoutique partners recognized by Chambers as the “Most In Demand Arbitrators”

Speaking engagement

Maxi Scherer delivers keynote on AI in arbitration at the London Shipping Law Centre seminar

ArbBoutique recognised in the 2026 Global Guide by Chambers

ArbBoutique recognised in the 2026 Global Guide by Chambers

Chiann Bao and Niuscha Bassiri shortlisted for 'Best Speech' in the GAR Awards

Niuscha Bassiri participates in the Swiss Arbitration Summit

Emily Hay admitted to the inaugural list of arbitrators of the PMAC

Niuscha Bassiri elected as DIS Vice President

Ole Jensen "Recommended" for Contentious Matters in Lexology AI Index

Chiann Bao recognised as one of Chambers “Most In Demand Arbitrators” in the Asia-Pacific

Maxi Scherer named 'Arbitration Lawyer of the Year' by Lexology Index

Chiann Bao appointed as an international judge at the Bahrain International Commercial Court

Speaking engagement

Prof Maxi Scherer delivered the MACI lecture 2025 on "Réguler l'utilisation de l'Intelligence artificielle en matière d'arbitrage ou non"

Emily Hay spoke on "AI in Arbitration: What's New, What's Next" for a webinar co-organised by Jus Mundi and the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA)

Niuscha Bassiri taught a course on the New York Convention at the MIDS programme in Geneva