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Rankings overview for Individuals
Senior Statespeople
- Klaus GerstenmaierHaver & Mailänder
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Jörg Risse Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
Rolf Trittmann rothorn legal18 Years Ranked- Torsten Lörcher CMS18 Years Ranked
- Antje BaumannBAUMANN Resolving Disputes
- Christian BorrisBorris Hennecke Kneisel
- Inka HanefeldHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
- Klaus Peter BergerUniversität zu Köln
- Stefan KröllDr. Stefan Kröll, LL.M. - Sole Practitioner
Band 2
Alexander Kröck KRÖCK Dispute Resolution13 Years Ranked
Jan Schaefer King & Spalding15 Years Ranked
Ulrike Gantenberg Gantenberg Dispute Experts13 Years Ranked- Daniel BusseBusse Disputes Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
- Dorothee RuckteschlerDorothee Ruckteschler Dispute Resolution
- Roderich ThümmelThümmel, Schütze & Partner
Band 3
Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck Kantenwein Zimmermann Spatscheck & Partner5 Years Ranked
Günter Pickrahn Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
Stefan Rützel Gleiss Lutz18 Years Ranked- Gerhard WagnerHumboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- Jan SpangenbergSPANGENBERG
- Jan-Heiner NeddenHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
- Mathias HabersackLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Nils Schmidt-AhrendtsHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
- Sebastian Seelmann-EggebertHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
All Individuals profiles
Senior Statespeople
- Klaus GerstenmaierHaver & Mailänder | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
- Klaus Michael Sachs
CMS | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedKlaus 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 H. Elsing
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedSiegfried 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, while also being well versed under a number of other arbitration rules. He offers particular expertise in the telecommunications, energy and manufacturing sectors, while also regularly representing sovereigns.
Band 1
1 Jörg Risse
Baker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedExcellent 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.1 Rolf Trittmann
rothorn legal | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedFrankfurt-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.1 Torsten LörcherCMS | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedCologne-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.- Antje BaumannBAUMANN Resolving Disputes | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Christian BorrisBorris Hennecke Kneisel | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Inka HanefeldHanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Klaus Peter BergerUniversität zu Köln | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
- Stefan KröllDr. Stefan Kröll, LL.M. - Sole Practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Alexander KröckKRÖCK Dispute Resolution | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedMunich-based Alexander Kroeck of Kantenwein Zimmermann Spatscheck & Partner remains a trusted arbitrator for his long-standing expertise in presiding over joint venture disputes under DIS rules.2 Jan Schaefer
King & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedJan 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.2 Ulrike Gantenberg
Gantenberg Dispute Experts | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedUlrike Gantenberg of Gantenberg Dispute Experts 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.- Daniel BusseBusse Disputes Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Dorothee RuckteschlerDorothee Ruckteschler Dispute Resolution | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
- Roderich ThümmelThümmel, Schütze & Partner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck
Kantenwein Zimmermann Spatscheck & Partner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedAnnett Kuhli-Spatscheck of Kantenwein Zimmermann Spatscheck & Partner is an experienced arbitrator with particular strength in handling post-M&A and tax-related disputes under DIS and ICC rules.3 Günter PickrahnBaker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedGünter 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 Stefan Rützel
Gleiss Lutz | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedLeading 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.- Gerhard WagnerHumboldt-Universität zu Berlin | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Jan SpangenbergSPANGENBERG | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Jan-Heiner NeddenHanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Mathias HabersackLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Nils Schmidt-AhrendtsHanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3
- Sebastian Seelmann-EggebertHanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2024 | Band 3