International Dispute Resolution
HANEFELD is a leading international dispute resolution boutique with offices in Hamburg and Paris.
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We support you with our skills and our network
Benefit from our highly skilled arbitration and litigation teams and a global network of “best in class” dispute resolution experts.
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Recognition as Thought Leaders
Dr. Inka Hanefeld, Jan Heiner Nedden, Prof. Dr. Nils Schmidt-Ahrendts and Prof. Dr. Friedrich Rosenfeld are listed as Thought Leaders in Germany of Wh…
Dispute Resolution
We act as counsel and arbitrators in international commercial and investment arbitrations. In addition, we represent our clients in litigation, DAB, and other ADR proceedings. In all matters, we provide a clear partner commitment and are committed to resolving disputes time- and cost-efficiently.
International
Our clients are based all over the globe. We work on cases situated in various jurisdictions and subject to a diverse range of laws. We cooperate with “best in class” dispute resolution experts abroad and have the legal, linguistic, and intercultural skills to successfully resolve complex cross-border disputes.
Experienced
Clients value our experience and the exceptional quality of our work which has been consistently recognized in national and international rankings.
Competent
We have extensive expertise across a broad range of practice areas and industries, including Construction & Engineering, Commercial & Trade Law, Post-M&A & Corporate, Energy, Antitrust Damages, Banking & Finance, International Private & Civil Procedure Law, and Investment Protection Law.
Independent
Our boutique structure allows us to take on matters which other firms are unwilling or unable to take on due to conflicts of interest. It also allows us to team up, if required, with “best in class” dispute resolution experts around the world.
Innovative
Our speeches, publications, and lectures allow us to always remain up-to-date and to keep our clients abreast of the latest trends, such as blockchain technology and crypto currency disputes.
We are a strong team.
Every member of our team has the special professional, legal, linguistic and intercultural skills required to resolve complex cross-border disputes.
We have a proven track record.
The large variety of matters in which we have acted is a testament to our success.
Dispute Resolution
Our core competence is dispute resolution with a particular focus on international arbitration.
Arbitration
We act as counsel and arbitrators in domestic and international proceedings all around the globe.
Litigation
As counsel, we enforce the rights and interests of our domestic and foreign clients before German and French courts.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We represent our clients in dispute adjudication, mediation and other ADR proceedings.
Expert Advice
As legal experts, we assess questions regarding German law as well as public and private international law in international court proceeding…Practice areas
We have extensive expertise and comprehensive practical experience in different practice areas.
Construction & Engineering
Our expertise in construction and engineering disputes is internationally recognized.
Commercial & Trade Law
Issues of commercial and trade law are our daily business.
Post-M&A & Corporate Law
We are leaders in post-M&A and corporate disputes.
Energy and Renewables
Our partners are among the leading arbitrators in the energy and renewables sectors.
Antitrust Damages
As experienced litigators, we assist clients to enforce or defend against claims for antitrust damages.
Banking & Finance
We are pioneers in arbitrations in the field of banking & finance.
International Private & Civil Procedure Law
We offer excellent knowledge of international private and procedural law.
Investment Protection
We are experts in the field of investment protection law.
Aerospace & Defense
We support you in disputes in the Aerospace & Defense sectors.Latest news
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Upcoming: Seoul Arbitration Festival 2025
We are pleased to announce that our Hamburg-based partner Inka Hanefeld and Paris-based Senior Associate Charlotte Matthews will be attending the Seoul Arbitration Festival 2…
Upcoming ICC YAF event supported by Campaign for Greener Arbitrations: The Green Pledge
As a sustainability enthusiast, our associate Charlotte Matthews is thrilled to organize an ICCYAAF event with the…