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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel | Europe

Germany

The below Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Germany. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Band 1
  1. Boris Kasolowsky
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    Boris Kasolowsky
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Boris Kasolowsky is held in high esteem for his leading expertise as an arbitration counsel, advising clients on investor-state, energy and post-M&A disputes under DIS, ICC and ICSID rules.
  2. 1
    Jörg Risse
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Excellent lawyer 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.
  3. Daniel Busse
    Busse Disputes Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Anke Meier
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    Anke Meier
    Noerr
    Noerr | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Frankfurt-based practitioner Anke Meier is highly sought after by sovereign states for her strength in prominent Energy Charter Treaty claims under ICSID rules as well as related court proceedings.
  2. Günter Pickrahn
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    Günter Pickrahn
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 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.
  3. 2
    Karl Pörnbacher
    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Hogan Lovells International LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Well-reputed practitioner Karl Pörnbacher regularly represents renewable energy developers in complex Energy Charter Treaty claims under ICSID rules. He is also visible representing state-owned entities in environmental construction matters under SIAC rules.
  4. Markus Meier
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    Markus Meier
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Leading practitioner Markus Meier is held in high esteem for his excellence as a litigator, often representing prestigious automotive companies in large-scale M&A and capital market disputes. Clients also benefit from his experience in handling DIS and ICC-governed arbitration procedures.
  5. Stephan Wilske
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    Stephan Wilske
    Gleiss Lutz
    Gleiss Lutz | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Stephan Wilske operates from the firm's Stuttgart office and is widely appreciated for his prowess in handling large distribution disputes, as well as those related to energy construction. He is experienced with DIS and ICC arbitrations.
  6. 2
    Torsten Lörcher
    CMS
    CMS | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 2 | 18 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.
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Band 3
  1. Anna Masser
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    Anna Masser
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & Overy LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Frankfurt-based practitioner Anna Masser rises in the rankings due to her growing visibility in the German market. She is well versed in representing clients in post-M&A, distribution and investment disputes under ICSID, UNCITRAL and DIS rules.
  2. Heiko Haller
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    Heiko Haller
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Düsseldorf-based practitioner Heiko Haller is well positioned to represent prominent clients in cross-border post-M&A, energy, contracts-based and construction arbitration, especially under DIS rules.
  3. Markus Burianski
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    Markus Burianski
    White & Case
    White & Case | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Clients mandate Markus Burianski for his expertise in commercial and investor-state arbitrations, frequently acting on energy, insolvency, post-M&Aand construction disputes under DIS, ICC and ICSID rules.
  4. Richard Happ
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    Richard Happ
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
    Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Hamburg-based practitioner Richard Happ focuses on energy arbitrations, often representing clients against states relating to nuclear and coal phase-outs.
  5. Sabine Konrad
    Aurelius Cotta Partnerschaft von RAen mbB | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Alexandros Chatzinerantzis
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    Alexandros Chatzinerantzis
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Alexandros Chatzinerantzis covers a broad array of mandates in the energy sector from liability and construction to M&A disputes. He is respected for his strength as arbitration counsel and litigator.
  2. Stefan Rützel
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    Stefan Rützel
    Gleiss Lutz
    Gleiss Lutz | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    Leading practitioner Stefan Rützel is renowned for his litigation strength, acting on large-scale set-aside proceedings, as well as representing clients in liability claims and insolvencies. Additionally, he is an experienced counsel and acts as arbitrator, which makes him a strong choice for clients seeking holistic representation.
  3. Patricia Nacimiento
    Herbert Smith Freehills Germany LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 4
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Band 5
  1. Amy Klaesener
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    Amy Klaesener
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5 | 11 Years Ranked
    Frankfurt-based Amy Klaesener of Jones Day is experienced in handling arbitration proceedings in post-M&A and contractual disputes.
  2. Anke Sessler
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    Anke Sessler
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    Anke Sessler of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom handles a broad spectrum of commercial arbitration proceedings from post-M&A and competition to financial and intellectual property disputes. Clients also benefit from her experience as an arbitrator, sitting in ICC and DIS-governed cases.
  3. David Quinke
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    David Quinke
    Gleiss Lutz
    Gleiss Lutz | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Düsseldorf-based practitioner David Quinke often acts for well-known energy companies on complex disputes. David Quinke also acts on litigation related to arbitral awards.
  4. Henning Bälz
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    Henning Bälz
    Hengeler Mueller
    Hengeler Mueller | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked
    Henning Bälz represents clients in prominent arbitration proceedings concerning the effectiveness of treaty arbitration clauses, whereby he acts in front of national and European high courts.
  5. Jan Schaefer
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    Jan Schaefer
    King & Spalding
    King & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5 | 15 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.
  6. Arne Fuchs
    Ashurst | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5
  7. Christian Borris
    Borris Hennecke Kneisel | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5
  8. Jan Spangenberg
    MANNER SPANGENBERG | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5
  9. Jörn Hombeck
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5
  10. Judith Sawang
    Ashurst | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5
  11. Rudolf Hennecke
    Borris Hennecke Kneisel | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5
  12. Sebastian Kneisel
    Borris Hennecke Kneisel | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Band 5
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Up and Coming
  1. U
    Donata Freiin von Enzberg
    Taylor Wessing
    Taylor Wessing | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Donata Freiin von Enzberg represents clients in ICC arbitrations, with focus on energy and corporate matters.