Claus von Wobeser
Global Guide 2024
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators + 3 more rankings
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Star Individuals
Band 1
Latin America - International Counsel
3 Years Ranked
Band 1
Band 2
About
Provided by Claus von Wobeser
Practice Areas
Arbitration
Litigation
Career
Doctor of Law in Commercial & European Law Studies (PhD), Université de Droit, d'Economie et de Sciences Sociales, (Paris II), Paris.
Law Degree (J.D.), Escuela Libre de Derecho, Mexico City.
Professional Memberships
Member of the International Court of Arbitration, International Chamber of Commerce, 1982-1988.
President of the Commission of Arbitration, International Chamber of Commerce, 1987-2016.
Professor of Arbitration, Escuela Libre de Derecho, since 1994.
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, since 1998.
Member of the Mexican Mediation Institute (Instituto Mexicano de Mediación), since 2000.
President of the Mexican Bar Association (Barra Mexicana, Colegio de Abogados), 2001-2002.
Member of the Board of Directors, American Arbitration Association, 2003-2015.
President of the Mediation Committee, International Bar Association, 2003-2004.
Co-President of the Arbitration Committee, International Bar Association, 2005-2006.
Member of the Mexican Institute of Arbitration (Instituto Mexicano de Arbitraje), since 2005.
Vice President of the International Court of Arbitration, International Chamber of Commerce, 2006-2015.
Arbitrator of the panel elected by the President of the World Bank and the Administrative Council of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes, 2011-2017.
Member of the Administrative Council, International Court of Arbitration, since 2015.
Member of the Board of Sicana, provider of arbitration and other dispute resolution services of the International Chamber of Commerce, 2015 - 2020.
Member of the London Court of International Arbitration, 2016 - 2020.
President of the Latin American Arbitration Association, 2020-2023.
President of the International Chamber of Commerce México, since 2020.
Chambers Review
Global
Market-leading dispute resolution practitioner Claus von Wobeser enjoys unparalleled prestige in the Mexican disputes arena for his expertise in arbitrations in Mexico, and in international arbitration cases affecting Mexican parties. Claus von Wobeser is frequently sought out by clients for his prowess as an arbitrator, and he also possesses capabilities as party counsel.
Claus von Wobeser of Von Wobeser y Sierra commands an outstanding reputation in the international arbitration community. His expertise spans both the commercial and investment arbitration worlds, and he is particularly knowledgeable of claims involving Mexico.
Market-leading dispute resolution practitioner Claus von Wobeser enjoys unparalleled prestige in the Mexican disputes arena for his expertise in arbitrations in Mexico, and in international arbitration cases affecting Mexican parties. Claus von Wobeser is frequently sought out by clients for his prowess as an arbitrator, and he also possesses capabilities as party counsel.
Claus von Wobeser is an esteemed practitioner who maintains a strong global profile. He is adept at handling complex commercial disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Claus von Wobeser is one of the most in-demand arbitrators in Latin America. It is a delight to work with him or even against him as opposing counsel."
"In my view, Claus von Wobeser is one of the best lawyers in the market. His vast experience, high knowledge of legal matters and deep understanding of the context of disputes are very rare to find in a single person."
"Claus von Wobeser is one of the most in-demand arbitrators in Latin America. It is a delight to work with him or even against him as opposing counsel."
"In my view, Claus von Wobeser is one of the best lawyers in the market. His vast experience, high knowledge of legal matters and deep understanding of the context of disputes are very rare to find in a single person."