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Provided by Richard Happ
Richard Happ advises and represents both companies and states in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings. He specializes in arbitration proceedings where a government is involved, in par-ticular, investment arbitration proceedings, and in arbitration proceedings in the energy sector. Richard Happ already acted as an advisor in disputes arising from gas storage and supply con-tracts, the sale of gas networks, claims for compensation under energy law, the construction of power plants, investments in wind power plants and solar plants, long-term supply and purchase right contracts, and disputes in connection with nuclear power plants. The relevant arbitration pro-ceedings were conducted in accordance with the applicable international rules (DIS, ICC, ICSID, SCC, UNCITRAL) in Frankfurt, Paris, Stockholm , Geneva, Washington, D.C.. He is also regular-ly appointed as an arbitrator in disputes arising out of joint ventures and M&A transactions (post M&A disputes).
After studying law in Kiel (Germany) and Surrey (England), Dr. Richard Happ received his doc-torate in 2000 and carried out his legal training in Kiel, Hamburg, Brussels and Speyer (Germany). Richard Happ joined Luther's Hamburg office in 2001 and since then has worked as a lawyer specialising in litigation and dispute resolution. He is co-head of Luther’s German-wide Complex Disputes Team.
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Hamburg-based practitioner Richard Happ focuses on energy arbitrations, often representing clients against states relating to nuclear and coal phase-outs.
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"He is a very experienced litigator who offers a good overview of the case and doesn't miss details."
"He is a strong lawyer focused on the client's goal."
"He is a very experienced litigator who offers a good overview of the case and doesn't miss details."
"He is a strong lawyer focused on the client's goal."
