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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel | Europe
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Band 1
Boris Kasolowsky Freshfields14 Years Ranked- Jörg Risse Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
- Daniel BusseBusse Disputes Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Band 2
Band 3
Anna Masser A&O Shearman3 Years Ranked
Heiko Haller Baker McKenzie10 Years Ranked
Markus Burianski White & Case7 Years Ranked
Richard Happ Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH14 Years Ranked- Sabine KonradAurelius Cotta Partnerschaft von RAen mbB
Band 4
Band 5
Amy Klaesener Jones Day11 Years Ranked
Anke Sessler Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
David Quinke Gleiss Lutz2 Years Ranked
Henning Bälz Hengeler Mueller12 Years Ranked
Jan Schaefer King & Spalding15 Years Ranked- Arne FuchsAshurst
- Christian BorrisBorris Hennecke Kneisel
- Jan SpangenbergMANNER SPANGENBERG
- Jörn HombeckHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
- Judith SawangAshurst
- Rudolf HenneckeBorris Hennecke Kneisel
- Sebastian KneiselBorris Hennecke Kneisel
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Boris Kasolowsky
Freshfields | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedBoris 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.1 Jörg Risse
Baker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | 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.- Daniel BusseBusse Disputes Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Anke Meier
Noerr | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedFrankfurt-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 PickrahnBaker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 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.
2 Karl Pörnbacher
Hogan Lovells International LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedWell-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.
2 Markus Meier
Hengeler Mueller | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedLeading 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.
2 Stephan Wilske
Gleiss Lutz | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedStephan 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.2 Torsten Lörcher
CMS | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 2 | 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.
Band 3
3 Anna Masser
A&O Shearman | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedFrankfurt-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.3 Heiko HallerBaker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedDüsseldorf-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
White & Case | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedClients 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.3 Richard Happ
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedHamburg-based practitioner Richard Happ focuses on energy arbitrations, often representing clients against states relating to nuclear and coal phase-outs.- Sabine KonradAurelius Cotta Partnerschaft von RAen mbB | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Alexandros Chatzinerantzis
Linklaters | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 14 Years RankedAlexandros 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.4 Patricia Nacimiento
Herbert Smith Freehills Germany LLP | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedPatricia Nacimiento often advises on investor-state arbitrations and related enforcement proceedings, as well as corporate disputes. She also assists corporates from the manufacturing, technology and automotive sectors with mandates under ICC, Swiss and HKIAC rules. She is especially appreciated for her experience in handling cases relating to Kazakhstan.
4 Stefan RützelGleiss Lutz | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 4 | 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.
Band 5
5 Amy Klaesener
Jones Day | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 11 Years RankedFrankfurt-based Amy Klaesener of Jones Day is experienced in handling arbitration proceedings in post-M&A and contractual disputes.5 Anke Sessler
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 7 Years RankedAnke 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.5 David QuinkeGleiss Lutz | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDüsseldorf-based practitioner David Quinke often acts for well-known energy companies on complex disputes. David Quinke also acts on litigation related to arbitral awards.5 Henning BälzHengeler Mueller | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedHenning 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
King & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5 | 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.- Christian BorrisBorris Hennecke Kneisel | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5
- Jan SpangenbergMANNER SPANGENBERG | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5
- Jörn HombeckHanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5
- Rudolf HenneckeBorris Hennecke Kneisel | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5
- Sebastian KneiselBorris Hennecke Kneisel | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Donata Freiin von Enzberg
Taylor Wessing | Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedDonata Freiin von Enzberg represents clients in ICC arbitrations, with focus on energy and corporate matters.