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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Europe

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The below Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Germany. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Individuals

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Klaus GerstenmaierHaver & Mailänder
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Band 1

  1. Jörg Risse Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
  2. Rolf Trittmann
    Rolf Trittmann rothorn legal18 Years Ranked
  3. Torsten Lörcher CMS18 Years Ranked
  4. Antje BaumannBAUMANN Resolving Disputes
  5. Christian BorrisBorris Hennecke Kneisel
  6. Inka HanefeldHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
  7. Klaus Peter BergerUniversität zu Köln
  8. Stefan KröllDr. Stefan Kröll, LL.M. - Sole Practitioner
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Band 2

  1. Alexander Kröck
    Alexander Kröck KRÖCK Dispute Resolution13 Years Ranked
  2. Jan Schaefer
    Jan Schaefer King & Spalding15 Years Ranked
  3. Ulrike Gantenberg
    Ulrike Gantenberg Gantenberg Dispute Experts13 Years Ranked
  4. Daniel BusseBusse Disputes Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
  5. Dorothee RuckteschlerDorothee Ruckteschler Dispute Resolution
  6. Roderich ThümmelThümmel, Schütze & Partner
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Band 3

  1. Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck
    Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck Kantenwein Zimmermann Spatscheck & Partner5 Years Ranked
  2. Günter Pickrahn
    Günter Pickrahn Baker McKenzie18 Years Ranked
  3. Stefan Rützel
    Stefan Rützel Gleiss Lutz18 Years Ranked
  4. Gerhard WagnerHumboldt-Universität zu Berlin
  5. Jan SpangenbergSPANGENBERG
  6. Jan-Heiner NeddenHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
  7. Mathias HabersackLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München
  8. Nils Schmidt-AhrendtsHanefeld Rechtsanwälte
  9. Sebastian Seelmann-EggebertHanefeld Rechtsanwälte

All Individuals profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Klaus Gerstenmaier
    Haver & Mailänder | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Senior Statespeople

Star Individuals

  1. Klaus Michael Sachs
    CMS
    CMS | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years Ranked
    Klaus 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.
  2. Siegfried H. Elsing
    Siegfried H. Elsing
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Star Individuals | 18 Years Ranked
    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, 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.
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Band 1

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    Jörg Risse
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Rolf Trittmann
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    Rolf Trittmann
    rothorn legal
    rothorn legal | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Frankfurt-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.
  3. 1
    Torsten Lörcher
    CMS
    CMS | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Cologne-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.
  4. Antje Baumann
    BAUMANN Resolving Disputes | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
  5. Christian Borris
    Borris Hennecke Kneisel | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
  6. Inka Hanefeld
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
  7. Klaus Peter Berger
    Universität zu Köln | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
  8. Stefan Kröll
    Dr. Stefan Kröll, LL.M. - Sole Practitioner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Alexander Kröck
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    Alexander Kröck
    KRÖCK Dispute Resolution | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Munich-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
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    Jan Schaefer
    King & Spalding
    King & Spalding | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Jan 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.
  3. Ulrike Gantenberg
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    Ulrike Gantenberg
    Gantenberg Dispute Experts
    Gantenberg Dispute Experts | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Ulrike 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.
  4. Daniel Busse
    Busse Disputes Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Dorothee Ruckteschler
    Dorothee Ruckteschler Dispute Resolution | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Roderich Thümmel
    Thümmel, Schütze & Partner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck
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    Annett Kuhli-Spatscheck
    Kantenwein Zimmermann Spatscheck & Partner
    Kantenwein Zimmermann Spatscheck & Partner | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Annett 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.
  2. Günter Pickrahn
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    Günter Pickrahn
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Stefan Rützel
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    Stefan Rützel
    Gleiss Lutz
    Gleiss Lutz | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Leading 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.
  4. Gerhard Wagner
    Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Jan Spangenberg
    SPANGENBERG | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Jan-Heiner Nedden
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  7. Mathias Habersack
    Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Nils Schmidt-Ahrendts
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Sebastian Seelmann-Eggebert
    Hanefeld Rechtsanwälte | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Band 3