Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is highly regarded for its strength in international arbitration, benefiting from its excellent global network. Its team is often involved in prominent cases in the energy sector, advising on construction and infrastructure disputes. The law firm also frequently acts on post-M&A and IT-related mandates with additional expertise in enforcement proceedings. With its further expertise in insurance, intellectual property and supply chain disputes, the firm completes its holistic offering to clients from the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides first-class service, thinks outside the box and explains complex matters concisely."
"The firm has sufficient capacities available at all times, as well as always being approachable."
"Baker McKenzie is very multinational."
"Its lawyers have a good feeling for the client's commercial interests."
"The team provides first-class service, thinks outside the box and explains complex matters concisely."
"The firm has sufficient capacities available at all times, as well as always being approachable."
"Baker McKenzie is very multinational."
"Its lawyers have a good feeling for the client's commercial interests."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Jörg Risse is a very good analyst and strategist, as well as an excellent negotiator."
"He is always approachable and is rightly held in high esteem."
"He is highly regarded in the arbitration world."
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.
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.
"He is a pleasure to work with. He gets straight to the point and remains cool and calm in challenging situations."
"Heiko Haller always helps us find a perfect strategy for the negotiation."
"He is very experienced and great at handling complex matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
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