LAWYER PROFILE

Klaus Michael Sachs

Global 2026

CMS

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Arbitrators

Germany

2 years ranked

Public International Law: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Global Market Leaders

4 years ranked

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Global Market Leaders

6 years ranked

International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators

Europe-wide

18 years ranked

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Arbitrators - Germany

Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Klaus Michael Sachs is widely considered an outstanding leader in the German and European arbitration world. He frequently sits as party-appointed and presiding arbitrator in complex ICSID and UNCITRAL tribunals, with a focus on construction and financial disputes.

Indviduelles Editorial

Klaus Michael Sachs gilt weithin als eine führende Persönlichkeit im Umfeld der deutschen und europäischen Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit. Er ist häufig als parteiernannter und Vorsitzender Schiedsrichter in komplexen ICSID- und UNCITRAL-Verfahren tätig, wobei sein Schwerpunkt auf Bau- und Finanzstreitigkeiten liegt.

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Public International Law: Most in Demand Arbitrators - Global Market Leaders

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Klaus Michael Sachs of CMS is based in Munich. He is known to handle matters extending across Europe, and is well noted for his experience in ICSID and UNCITRAL tribunals.

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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Global Market Leaders

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Klaus Michael Sachs is based in Munich and is a highly reputed practitioner, particularly for cases under ICC, ICAC and LCIA rules. His linguistic capabilities includes fluency in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.

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International Arbitration: Most In Demand Arbitrators - Europe-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Klaus Michael Sachs of CMS remains one of Germany's top arbitrators and often sits in high profile construction and energy disputes. He is widely held in high esteem for his capacity to lead tribunals in commercial and investment treaty cases on a Europe-wide and global basis.

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Strengths

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Klaus is impressive.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide
Klaus is top notch. He is particularly skilled in handling cases and has a lot of gravitas.
International Arbitration: Most In Demand ArbitratorsChambers Global Guide