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“A superb advocate who runs an exemplary arbitration practice”

WWL Southeast Asia Report

“Steadily making a name for herself in Singapore and across Asia”

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“Ms Raneda is making a great name for herself through the quality of her work in international arbitration"”

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“She is sharp, to the point, and handles pressure very well”

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“stands out as a brilliant and very sharp lawyer, with outstanding analytical skills”

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“Julie Raneda is praised by clients for her "good understanding of the subject and readiness to go into details regarding the technical aspects; her hard work; and her responsiveness”

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“extremely intelligent and well respected in the Singapore arbitration community”

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“strong oral advocacy”

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“ability to handle matters with a clear strategy”

 
Julie Raneda
Singapore

Julie Raneda, FCIArb

Managing Director / Partner

+65 9005 2041

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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 lawyers in the region 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 Chair of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore (SwissCham).

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

Career

Professional Experience
2023
Managing Director at Schellenberg Wittmer in Singapore
2019
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer in Singapore
2016
Counsel at Schellenberg Wittmer in Singapore
2015
Senior Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer in Geneva
2014
Senior Associate at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP in London
2011
Associate at Schellenberg Wittmer in Geneva
2008
Trainee Lawyer at Schellenberg Wittmer in Geneva and Zurich
Education and Admission
2021
Fellow Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
2016
Bar Admission in Singapore (Foreign Lawyer)
2011
Bar Admission in Switzerland
2008
Bachelor and Master of Business Law, University of Geneva
2004
Bachelor and Master of International Relations, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva
Additional Professional Activities
  • Chair of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Singapore (SwissCham)
  • Co-Chair of the Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA) Asia Chapter
  • Member of HKIAC Proceedings Committee
  • Board member of the European Chinese Arbitrators Association (ECCA)
  • Faculty member of the Delos Remote Oral Advocacy Programme (ROAP), Asia edition
  • Member of the Foreign lawyers and overseas members Working Group of the Singapore Academy of Law
  • Co-founder of the Women's Business Society (WBS) established in Geneva in 2012
 

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