Global Germany Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Siegfried Elsing of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe remains a towering figure in the German and European arbitration market, often sitting in complex disputes under ICC, ICSID and UNCITRAL rules. He offers particular expertise in the telecommunications, pharmaceutical and transportation sectors.

Hamburg-based Inka Hanefeld remains highly appreciated for her excellence in the German and European arbitration world, acting as president and co-arbitrator on construction and energy disputes under ICC and ICSID rules.

Antje Baumann of BAUMANN Resolving Disputes operates from Hamburg and is in high demand for her role as arbitrator in ICC and DIS-governed post-M&A disputes. She also acts on ad hoc arbitrations in relation to management dismissals.

Jan Schaefer of King & Spalding LLP regularly acts as party-appointed arbitrator and chairman on national and European-wide tribunals under ICC, DIS 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.

Hamburg-based Jan Spangenberg of MANNER SPANGENBERG rises in the rankings due to his growing visibility in the market. He acts as party-appointed arbitrator in investor-state disputes in front of the PCA, among others.

Nils Schmidt-Ahrendts is recognised for his growing experience as an arbitrator sitting in tribunals under various domestic and international rules. He is particularly visible in energy, post-M&A and automotive as well as competition disputes.