Arbitrators | Global

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.

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.

Klaus Peter Berger enjoys a strong standing in the market for his prowess as sole and co-arbitrator in ICC-governed disputes across Germany and beyond. He also offers experience in cases under DIS and UNCITRAL rules.

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.

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.

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

Jan Schaefer of King & Spalding 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.

Simon Manner has extensive experience acting as counsel and arbitrator under rules including the DIS, ICC and ad hoc. His areas of focus include the energy, infrastructure and transportation industries.

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 across a range of sectors and under a variety of rules. This is complemented by exceptional expertise in litigation.