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Ulrike Gantenberg

Ulrike Gantenberg

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Arbitrators

Germany

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Ulrike is an experienced arbitrator and counsel specializing in turn-key construction, post-M&A disputes, and cross-border cases. With a background in corporate and M&A law, she is active in international arbitration institutions and a frequent conference speaker.

(www.gantenberg.legal)

Career

2021

Founding of Gantenberg Dispute Experts

2006 - 2021

Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Duesseldorf (Partner), (2010 – 2013 Managing Partner)

2001-2006

Lawyer with Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Duesseldorf

1998 - 2000

Legal Clerkship at the Duesseldorf Higher Regional Court (OLG)

1993 - 1997

Saarland University, Saarbruecken

Professional Memberships

Excerpts:

Member of the Arbitration Court of the Swiss Arbitration Centre Ltd. (since 2020; Member of the Special Committee of the Court since 2023)

Chair of the Working Group of the German Chamber of Lawyers (DAV) on alternative dispute resolution (since 2014)

Co-chair of the Dispute Resolution Forum Duesseldorf/Koeln (DRF) (member since 2019; co-chair since March 2022)

Member of the Executive Committee of the Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA)

(since 2023)

ICDR Panel of Arbitrators (since 2020)

ACICA Panel of Arbitrators (since 2024)

KCAB Panel of International Arbitrators (since 2024)

JCAA Panel of Arbitrators (since 2024)

SIAC Panel of Arbitrators (since 2025)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Arbitrators - Germany

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ulrike Gantenberg enjoys a strong standing in the market for her strength as an arbitrator in post-M&A and corporate disputes. She handles cases under domestic and international rules, and has a particular focus on mandates relating to Scandinavia.

Indviduelles Editorial
Ulrike Gantenberg genießt aufgrund ihrer Kompetenz als Schiedsrichterin in Fällen nach Fusionen und Übernahmen sowie in Unternehmensstreitigkeiten einen hervorragenden Ruf am Markt. Sie bearbeitet Fälle nach nationalem und internationalem Recht und hat einen besonderen Schwerpunkt auf Mandate mit Bezug zu Skandinavien.

Strengths

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  • Ulrike Gantenberg's ability to maintain fairness and guide matters with assured leadership are remarkable. She brings a sense of perspective and practicality.

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  • Ulrike Gantenberg is a marvellous arbitrator who has a fine feeling for bringing people together.

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  • Her command of the procedural and substantive aspects of arbitration is exceptional, allowing her to manage complex cases with clarity and authority.

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  • I think of Ulrike Gantenberg very highly – she's an exceptional arbitration practitioner.

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  • Ulrike Gantenberg brings a rare combination of precision, balance and insight to every proceeding, earning the confidence of all parties involved.

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  • Ihrer Beherrschung der verfahrensrechtlichen und materiellrechtlichen Aspekte der Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit ist außergewöhnlich, wodurch sie komplexe Fälle mit Klarheit und Autorität bearbeiten kann.

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