Ranking tables

Arbitrators | Germany

Germany

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Band 1

  1. Jörg Risse Baker McKenzie19 Years Ranked
  2. Roderich Thümmel
    Roderich Thümmel Thümmel Schütze15 Years Ranked
  3. Rolf Trittmann
    Rolf Trittmann rothorn legal19 Years Ranked
  4. Torsten Lörcher CMS19 Years Ranked
  5. Antje BaumannBAUMANN Resolving Disputes
  6. Christian BorrisBorris Hennecke Kneisel
  7. Dorothee RuckteschlerDorothee Ruckteschler Dispute Resolution
  8. Inka HanefeldHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
  9. Klaus Peter BergerUniversität zu Köln
  10. Stefan KröllDr. Stefan Kröll, LL.M. - Sole Practitioner
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Up and Coming

  1. Rudolf HenneckeBorris Hennecke Kneisel
  2. Sebastian KneiselBorris Hennecke Kneisel

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Senior Statespeople

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    Klaus Gerstenmaier
    Haver & Mailänder | Arbitrators
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 Years Ranked

    Stuttgart-based Klaus Gerstenmaier of Haver & Mailänder is widely appreciated for his long-standing experience in the German arbitration world. He sits in tribunals under ICC rules, especially those relating to disputes in the pharmaceutical sector.

Star Individuals

  1. Klaus Michael Sachs
    CMS
    CMS | Arbitrators
    2025 | Star Individuals | 20 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Siegfried H. Elsing
    Siegfried H. Elsing
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe | Arbitrators
    2025 | Star Individuals | 20 Years Ranked

    Siegfried Elsing remains a towering figure in the German and European arbitration market, often sitting in complex disputes under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules, while also being well versed in a number of other arbitration rules. He offers particular expertise in the telecommunications, energy and manufacturing sectors, while also regularly representing sovereigns.

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Band 1

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    Jörg Risse
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Jörg Risse is widely appreciated for his strength as an arbitration counsel, representing clients in complex insolvency, energy and construction disputes. He also remains a stellar choice as arbitrator.

  2. Roderich Thümmel
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    Roderich Thümmel
    Thümmel Schütze
    Thümmel Schütze | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked

    Stuttgart-based practitioner Roderich Thümmel of Thümmel, Schütze & Partner remains sought after for his expertise as an arbitrator in post-M&A and D&O liability disputes. He is experienced in handling cases under national and international rules.

  3. Rolf Trittmann
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    Rolf Trittmann
    rothorn legal
    rothorn legal | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Frankfurt-based Rolf Trittmann is widely considered one of Germany's top arbitrators, often presiding over ICC and DIS-governed cases in relation to post-M&A disputes. He is particularly visible in the automotive and technology sectors.

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    Torsten Lörcher
    CMS
    CMS | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Cologne-based practitioner Torsten Lörcher often acts as party-appointed arbitrator and also enjoys a strong standing as counsel, representing energy companies in DIS and ICC governed post-M&A and financial disputes.

  5. Antje Baumann
    BAUMANN Resolving Disputes | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  6. Christian Borris
    Borris Hennecke Kneisel | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  7. Dorothee Ruckteschler
    Dorothee Ruckteschler Dispute Resolution | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  8. Inka Hanefeld
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  9. Klaus Peter Berger
    Universität zu Köln | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
  10. Stefan Kröll
    Dr. Stefan Kröll, LL.M. - Sole Practitioner | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

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    Daniel Busse
    Busse Disputes Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Leading practitioner Daniel Busse is widely recognised for his strength in handling highly complex investor-state and commercial arbitrations, with particular strength in post-M&A, supply, pharmaceutical and energy disputes. He also acts as presiding and co-arbitrator in tribunals under DIS, ICC and SCC as well as UNCITRAL rules.

  2. Jan Schaefer
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    Jan Schaefer
    King & Spalding | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

    Jan Schaefer of King & Spalding LLP regularly acts as party-appointed arbitrator and chairman on national and European-wide tribunals under ICC, DIS, SCC and NAI rules relating to telecommunications and manufacturing disputes. He also offers expertise as counsel in commercial and investor-state proceedings, with particular strength in cases related to the Netherlands.

  3. Ulrike Gantenberg
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    Ulrike Gantenberg
    Gantenberg Dispute Experts
    Gantenberg Dispute Experts | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Alexander Kröck
    KRÖCK Dispute Resolution | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Jan-Heiner Nedden
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck
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    Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck
    Kantenwein Spatscheck Widmayer van Bevern & Partner | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck is an experienced arbitrator with particular strength in handling post-M&A and tax-related disputes under DIS and ICC rules.

  2. Günter Pickrahn
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    Günter Pickrahn
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Günter Pickrahn is in high demand from engineering and energy companies for his strength in construction and licensing arbitration under DIS and ICC rules. Clients equally benefit from his experience as an arbitrator.

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    Jan Erik Spangenberg
    SPANGENBERG | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Hamburg-based Jan Spangenberg acts as party-appointed arbitrator in W&I matters according to DIS rules, while acting for clients in the pharmaceutical and defence industries.

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    Roland Kläger
    Haver & Mailänder | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Roland Kläger is an experienced lawyer who is co-head of the arbitration and complex litigation team at Haver & Mailänder. He has expertise in acting as counsel or arbitrator in national and international arbitration proceedings. He often handles cases from the electronics, automotive and energy sectors.

  5. Stefan Rützel
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    Stefan Rützel
    Gleiss Lutz
    Gleiss Lutz | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Head of the firm's Dispute Resolution practice, Stefan Rützel is an experienced counsel and acts as arbitrator. His expertise includes annulment proceedings and post-M&A disputes a range of sectors and under a variety of rules. This is complemented by exceptional expertise in litigation.

  6. Nils Schmidt-Ahrendts
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
  7. Sebastian Seelmann-Eggebert
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Arbitrators
    2025 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Rudolf Hennecke
    Borris Hennecke Kneisel | Arbitrators
    2025 | Up and Coming
  2. Sebastian Kneisel
    Borris Hennecke Kneisel | Arbitrators
    2025 | Up and Coming