Arbitrators | Germany

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alexander Kröck remains a trusted arbitrator on account of his long-standing expertise in presiding over joint venture disputes under DIS rules.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.