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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.