Johannes Koepp
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : International Arbitration
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About
Provided by Johannes Koepp
Practice Areas
Dr. Johannes Koepp specialises in international arbitration, both commercial and investor-state. He has represented clients before most major arbitral institutions, as well as in ad hoc proceedings and is particularly experienced in multijurisdictional disputes arising out of energy, joint ventures, telecommunications and financial services.
Dr. Koepp also advises on public international law issues and the litigation of international disputes in State courts. He has particular experience in the fields of jurisdiction, conflict of laws and international judicial cooperation.
Career
Prior to joining a private practice, Dr. Koepp worked as a research fellow at the University of Geneva for two years. He completed his doctoral thesis, which analyzed and compared various third-party procedures in the field of international dispute settlement. He taught law at universities in Switzerland, Germany and Spain.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Koepp serves as arbitrator, both as sole and party-appointed arbitrator, and is included on the roster of several major arbitral institutions.
Personal
Qualified Solicitor, England & Wales
Second State Exam, Higher Regional Court of Hamburg, 2002 (with distinction)
Dr. iur., University of Hamburg, Germany, 2001 (magna cum laude)
Master of Laws, Universities of Geneva and Lausanne, Switzerland, 1999 (with mention)
First State Exam, University of Hamburg, Germany, 1998 (with distinction)
Fluent in English, German, French and Spanish
Chambers Review
UK
Johannes Koepp is an experienced arbitration expert who brings strong international credentials to his practice. His client base spans the Middle East and Europe, and includes notable energy sector representatives. He acts as both counsel and arbitrator.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Johannes has lots of experience and very strong forensic skills."
"Johannes is an excellent arbitration lawyer. He guided us in setting out and implementing a successful strategy that ultimately led to the desired outcome."
"He is extremely diligent and always determined."
"Johannes Koepp is a very sharp mind and strategist. He is simply excellent."
"Johannes has lots of experience and very strong forensic skills."
"Johannes is an excellent arbitration lawyer. He guided us in setting out and implementing a successful strategy that ultimately led to the desired outcome."
"He is extremely diligent and always determined."
"Johannes Koepp is a very sharp mind and strategist. He is simply excellent."