Dispute Resolution - Germany
What the team is known for
Herbert Smith Freehills is respected for its dispute resolution practice, with expertise in both international arbitration and litigation. The team regularly advises on international investment arbitration, while also assisting in corporate and contractual disputes, including post-M&A, contract and supply chain disputes. The team is particularly acclaimed for its strong international capabilities, offering assistance with various multi-jurisdictional arbitration and litigation proceedings. Herbert Smith Freehills is regularly mandated by sovereign states.
Strengths
"The firm has a good brand not just internationally but also in Germany."
"Herbert Smith Freehills delivers very timely and practical service."
"The team offers a very high level of competence in arbitration proceedings."
"It is one of the firms involved in the complex and big arbitration matters."
Work highlights
Herbert Smith Freehills represented QazaqGaz in an ad-hoc investment arbitration proceedings against the Kyrgyz Republic over a multimillion mid-stream investment project.
Notable practitioners
Patricia Nacimiento often advises on investor-state arbitrations and related enforcement proceedings, as well as corporate disputes. She also assists corporates from the manufacturing, technology and automotive sectors with mandates under ICC, Swiss and HKIAC rules. She is especially appreciated for her experience in handling cases relating to Kazakhstan.