Our cases

The large variety of matters in which we have acted is a testament to our success.

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Amount in dispute

Arbitration

We act as counsel and arbitrators in domestic and international proceedings all around the globe.

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  • Arbitrator in an ICSID arbitration in the mining sector with an amount in dispute of approx. 1 billion between a North American investor and a Latin American State
  • Arbitrator in an ICSID arbitration in the energy sector between a European investor and a Latin American State
  • Arbitrator in two parallel international ICC post-M&A arbitrations with an amount in dispute of USD 5 billion
  • Member of the Annulment Committee in a USD 2 billion investment arbitration under the ICSID Rules
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the construction sector (power plant, EPC contract) with an amount in dispute of USD 1.6 billion
  • Member of the Annulment Committee in a USD 1 billion investment arbitration under the ICSID Rules
  • Arbitrator in a USD 550 investment arbitration administered by ICSID
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the energy sector (price adjustment) with an amount in dispute of USD 500 m
  • Arbitrator in an international LCIA arbitration relating to the gambling industry with state involvement and with an amount in dispute of EUR 350 m
  • Member of the Annulment Committee in a USD 324 m investment arbitration under the ICSID Rules
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration arising out of a cooperation and license agreement in the tobacco industry with an amount in dispute of USD 300 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the energy sector (price adjustment) with an amount in dispute of USD 300 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration under a license agreement and a manufacturing and supply agreement in the pharmaceutical industry with an amount in dispute of EUR 240 m
  • Arbitrator in an international DIS arbitration in the energy sector with an amount in dispute of EUR 150 m
  • Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration in the automotive sector in a EUR 120 m dispute
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in a dispute between shareholders of Eastern European energy companies under a privatization agreement with an amount in dispute of EUR 120 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of USD 120 m
  • Arbitrator in an international SCC arbitration in the energy sector with state involvement with an amount in dispute of EUR 120 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the construction sector (FIDIC pink book) with an amount in dispute of USD 118 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in a banking & finance dispute of USD 100 m
  • Arbitrator in an international DIS post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of EUR 90 m
  • Arbitrator in an international post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of EUR 85 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in a dispute under a manufacturing and supply agreement in the aviation industry with an amount in dispute of USD 84 m.
  • Arbitrator in an investment arbitration under the SCC Rules in a EUR 77 m dispute
  • Arbitrator in an international DIS arbitration in the energy sector (long term electricity supply contract) with an amount in dispute of EUR 70 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the energy sector with an amount in dispute of EUR 68 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the construction sector (FIDIC yellow book) with state involvement and an amount in dispute of USD 64 m
  • Arbitrator in an ICSID (AF) arbitration in the energy sector between European investors and an Eastern European State with an amount in dispute exceeding EUR 63 m
  • Arbitrator in an international DIS post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of EUR 55 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of EUR 45 m
  • Arbitrator in an international arbitration before the Voldgiftsinstituttet (DIA) in the construction sector (waste treatment facility) with an amount in dispute of EUR 43 m
  • Arbitrator in an international DIS arbitration in the energy sector (long term gas storage agreement) with an amount in dispute of EUR 42 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the construction sector (airport) with an amount in dispute of USD 37 m
  • Arbitrator in an international SCC arbitration arising out of a distribution agreement with an amount in dispute of EUR 23 m
  • Arbitrator in international ICC arbitrations in the construction sector (FIDIC red book) with amounts in dispute of EUR 20 m
  • Arbitrator in an international DIS post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of EUR 20 m
  • Arbitrator in an investment arbitration under the ICSID Rules in a EUR 18 m dispute
  • Arbitrator in arbitration proceedings under the Expedited Rules of the DIS in a EUR 14 m post-M&A dispute
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the automotive sector with an amount in dispute of USD 10 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in a dispute pertaining to a loan facility with an amount in dispute of EUR 7 m
  • Arbitrator in an investment arbitration under the ICC Rules in a EUR 6 m dispute
  • Arbitrator in an international multi-party SCIA arbitration in the international trade sector governed by the CISG with an amount in dispute of EUR 5 m
  • Arbitrator in an international ICC arbitration in the finance sector with an amount in dispute of USD 5 m
  • Arbitrator in international ad hoc arbitration proceedings under the UNCITRAL Arbitration rules arising out of a patent and licensing agreement in the chemical industry with an amount in dispute of EUR 4 m
  • Arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings under the Rules of Arbitration of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce arising out of a distribution agreement with an amount in dispute of EUR 3 m
  • Arbitrator in an arbitration before the Voldgiftsinstituttet (DIA) in the finance sector with an amount in dispute of EUR 2 m
  • Arbitrator in international arbitration proceedings under the Expedited Rules of the WIPO arising out of a cooperation agreement in relation to a EU funded project with an amount in dispute of EUR 1 m
  • Arbitrator in an international FAI arbitration in the construction sector with an amount in dispute of < EUR 1 m
  • Arbitrator in a fast track SCC arbitration in the distribution sector with an amount in dispute of < EUR 1 m
  • Arbitrator in a consolidated international VIAC arbitration arising out of two supply agreements regarding the delivery of satellite and other helicopter equipment with an amount in dispute of < EUR 1 m
  • Arbitrator in a dispute arising out of the restructuring of a family business
  • Arbitrator in a dispute between a venture capitalist and an entrepreneur concerning milestone payments and earn outs
  • Arbitrator in a dispute between the shareholders of a start-up

Counsel in Arbitration

We act as counsel under all major institutional rules as well as in ad-hoc arbitration proceedings.

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  • Counsel in an international ICC post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of EUR 360 m
  • Counsel in an international ICC arbitration concerning a EUR 350 m joint venture dispute
  • Counsel in two parallel international DIS arbitrations in the renewable energies sector (offshore wind farm) with an aggregated amount in dispute exceeding EUR 200 m
  • Counsel in an international ICC arbitration in the automotive sector pertaining to a distribution agreement with an amount in dispute of USD 140 m
  • Counsel in an international DIS arbitration in the infrastructure and transport sector (airport) with an amount in dispute of EUR 100 m
  • Counsel in an international DIS arbitration in the project finance sector with an amount in dispute of EUR 100 m
  • Counsel to an investor in an ICSID arbitration against the State of Latvia on the basis of the United Kingdom – Latvia BIT in the banking sector with an amount in dispute exceeding EUR 70 m
  • Counsel in an ICC arbitration in the construction sector in a EUR 70 m dispute
  • Counsel in an international DIS post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of EUR 65 m
  • Counsel in a DIS arbitration in the infrastructure and transport sector (trains) with an amount in dispute of EUR 18 m
  • Counsel in an international ICC arbitration in the infrastructure and transport sector (trains) with an amount in dispute of EUR 6 m
  • Counsel in a DIS arbitration in the infrastructure and transport sector (trains) with an amount in dispute of EUR 2.5 m
  • Counsel in an arbitration under the rules of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce in the field of mechanical engineering with an amount in dispute of EUR 2.2 m
  • Counsel in an international ICC arbitration in the mechanical engineering sector with an amount in dispute of EUR 2 m
  • Counsel in an ICC arbitration in the mechanical engineering sector with an amount in dispute of EUR 1.5 m
  • Counsel in an arbitration before the Voldgiftsinstituttet (DIA) arising out of a cooperation agreement with an amount in dispute of < EUR 1 m
  • Counsel in an international DIS post-M&A arbitration with an amount in dispute of < EUR 1 Mio.

Litigation

As counsel, we enforce the rights and interests of our domestic and foreign clients before German and French courts.

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  • Counsel in setting aside proceedings in relation to a partial ICC arbitral award in an amount of EUR 80 m
  • Counsel in actions for damages against the drugstore cartel with an accumulated amount in dispute of more than EUR 40 m (Claimant’s side)
  • Counsel in an action for damages against the sugar cartel with an amount in dispute of EUR 36 m (Claimant’s side)
  • Counsel in setting aside and enforcement proceedings in relation to a DIS arbitral award in an amount of EUR 13 m
  • Counsel for a major German corporation in proceedings relating to statutory compensation with an amount in dispute of EUR 11 m
  • Counsel in setting aside and enforcement proceedings in relation to an ad hoc award in an amount of EUR 5 m
  • Counsel in adversarial proceedings in the infrastructure and transport sector (trains) with an amount in dispute of EUR 3 m
  • Counsel for a foreign manufacturer of industrial products in a EUR 2.8 m dispute
  • Counsel for a foreign state in enforcement proceedings in relation to an investment arbitral award for an amount in dispute of EUR 2 m
  • Counsel for a German Offshore Wind Farm in proceedings against a Dutch company with an amount in dispute of EUR 1,2 m
  • Counsel in proceedings in relation to antitrust damages with an amount in dispute of EUR < 1 m (Respondent’s side)
  • Counsel for a foreign bank in proceedings relating to questions of international jurisdiction and the applicable law
  • Counsel for an Austrian investor in several matters of corporate litigation
  • Counsel to a medical technology company in proceedings for interim relief in defense of an international service of legal documents under the Hague Service Convention

Counsel in DAB proceedings

Our experience as arbitrators and counsel in construction matters and our experience dealing with complex infrastructure projects allows us to seek the best options for our clients in DAB proceedings.

  • Counsel in DAB proceedings in relation to a Middle Eastern construction project (shopping mall) with an amount in dispute of EUR 450 m
  • Counsel in DAB proceedings in the renewable energies sector (offshore wind farm) with an amount in dispute of EUR 250 m
  • Counsel in DAB proceedings in the renewable energies sector (offshore wind farm) with an amount in dispute of EUR 150 m
  • Counsel in DAB proceedings in the renewable energies sector (offshore wind farm) with an amount in dispute of EUR 100 m
  • Counsel in DAB proceedings in the renewable energies sector (offshore wind farm) with an amount in dispute of EUR 3 m

Dispute consulting

Our clients turn to us in pre-dispute phases to seek our expert advice on the best way forward for them and their business. We explore all avenues of dispute resolution in accordance with our clients’ interests.

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  • Pre-litigation consultation in connection with the construction of several onshore wind parks with an amount in dispute of EUR 100 m
  • Pre-litigation consultation in the field of water infrastructure in a EUR 60 m dispute
  • Pre-litigation consultation in the construction sector with questions of insolvency law and an amount in dispute of EUR 20 m
  • Pre-litigation consultation on a post-M&A matter in the automotive sector with an amount in dispute of EUR 20 m

Expert Advice

As legal experts, we assess questions regarding German, French and Polish law as well as public international law in international court proceedings.

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  • Expert on German law in several US court proceedings in the banking & finance sector with an overall amount in dispute of USD 3 billion
  • Advice to a Turkish construction company regarding the enforceability of an ICC arbitral award with an amount in dispute of USD 70 m
  • Advice to a sovereign state on the reform of its model investment protection treaty
  • Advice to an investor on claims under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) against a sovereign state
  • Expert on international law in several Korean court proceedings

Meet our team.

Every member of our team has the special professional, legal, linguistic and intercultural skills required to resolve complex cross-border disputes.

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