About Jörn Hombeck
Jörn Hombeck primarily acts as counsel in state court and arbitration proceedings. He focusses in particular on antitrust damages and complex construction matters. Jörn represents clients before all German regional courts and higher regional courts. In light of his broad expertise, Jörn also often works as co-counsel (Litigation and German law) in cooperation with other leading law firms.
In addition, Jörn has vast experience in DAB proceedings (Dispute Adjudication Boards) – principally in the renewable energy sector. He also frequently acts as arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations.
Jörn’s professional focus is in renewable energy disputes (in particular offshore wind farms), antitrust damages, post-M&A, corporate, construction and real estate matters.
Jörn earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Before joining HANEFELD, he worked at a leading international law firm in Hamburg in its real estate and corporate departments. He frequently speaks at domestic and international events, inter alia, in collaboration with the GIZ.
He is fluent in German and English.
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Recognitions
Named in Who’s Who Legal: Commercial Litigation in Germany 2024 and Arbitration – Future Leader 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
"Jörn is extremely knowledgeable and a clever tactician", "Jörn is a top-notch disputes specialist", "He is a tough opponent who knows exactly what battles to pick"
Jörn Hombeck is a "highly versatile ADR lawyer with broad experience in renewable energies"
"He is always a strong choice to go to for arbitration proceedings" "Jörn is a bright, excellent lawyer and to be recommended for his work as counsel as well as arbitrator" "He has a very sharp legal mind and is well versed in energy arbitration"
"One of the rising stars" "He is a very diligent arbitrator who has in-depth knowledge, especially in energy disputes" "A very clever arbitration specialist, especially experienced in energy arbitration"
Jörn Hombeck is 'a rising star' with 'in-depth knowledge' of the field. He is described by peers as an 'extremely clever arbitration specialist who is particularly experienced in energy disputes'.
Jörn Hombeck is 'highly respected among his peers' and is recognized as 'very clever and incredibly experienced in arbitration'. One source says, 'He is definitely a person to watch out for in the future'.
"very experienced and well connected"; "excellent negotiator and litigator"
"in-depth experience with complexe disputes"
Jörn Hombeck is an "excellent negotiator and litigator – always prepared and detail-oriented"
"competent, fast, reliable – in front of state courts and in arbitration"
Excellent negotiator
"Jörn Hombeck joins the rankings following strong market support and praise from clients."
"He is particularly active in arbitration proceedings in the automotive sector."
"Jörn Hombeck is highly engaged and proactive in providing legal representation. He shows a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the case and provides strategic legal advice."
"He thinks and acts strategically and long-term, not shying away from technical details and also developing creative ideas."
"He has an excellent ability to dissect complex case facts and has very good experience with project management."
Jörn is extremely knowledgeable and a clever tactician. Jörn is a top-notch disputes specialist. He is a tough opponent who knows exactly what battles to pick.
Instruments
Areas of practice
Experience
Representation of domestic and foreign companies in state court proceedings before German Courts (focus: antitrust damages, construction, transaction disputes, supply agreements, corporate law)
Representation of domestic and foreign companies in domestic and international arbitration proceedings and DAB proceedings
Joint representation of domestic and foreign companies as “German-Law Co-Counsel" and/or as “Litigation Co-Counsel" together with other leading law firms
- Presiding arbitrator, sole arbitrator and co-arbitrator in domestic and international arbitration proceedings (ICC, DIS, CEAC, Hamburger freundschaftliche Arbitrage, ad hoc)
- Adjudicator in a standing dispute adjudication board
- Conciliator under the rules of the Beijing-Hamburg Conciliation Centre Hamburg
Languages and nationality
- German
- English
- German
Curriculum vitae
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Since 2013
Attorney with HANEFELD, Hamburg
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2013
Attorney with Hogan Lovells International LLP, Hamburg (Real Estate Department)
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2010 - 2012
Legal traineeship (Referendariat) in Hamburg including work experience with Gleis Lutz in Hamburg (Corporate Litigation Department), Hogan Lovells International LLP in Hamburg (Real Estate Department) and the German Embassy in Oslo
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2010 - 2011
Legal assistant with Hogan Lovells International LLP, Hamburg (Corporate Department)
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2009 - 2010
Master of Laws in Economy Law (LL.M.) including international arbitration and sports law, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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2004 - 2009
Studies of Law at the University of Bonn
Speeches
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Arbitration and cross-border insolvencies
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Insolvenzrecht & Sanierung
Podcast
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Commodity Arbitration
Kuwait Arbitration School
Kuwait University, Kuwait -
Applying the CISG in international arbitration: a straightforward exercise?
Panel, ICC YAF/YAAP Conference
Vienna, Austria
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Challenge and dismissal of arbitrators – useful or useless?
DIS40 regional group
Zurich, Switzerland -
ADR in the Construction & Operation of Offshore Wind Parks
Center for International Dispute Resolution
Hamburg -
Virtual Hearings in Arbitration: Recent Experiences
Court of Arbitration at the Polish Chamber of Commerce
Webinar
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Arbitration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic – current challenges and future opportunities
ASA below 40 Webinar -
Introduction to International Arbitration
Training on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Accra, Ghana
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International Arbitration
Summer University of the German Bar Association
Tunis, Tunisia
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Crash course on the legal instruments of the European Union and their impact on international dispute resolution
Humboldt-University
Berlin -
Expedited arbitration – what are the experiences so far?
International Arbitration Seminar
Copenhagen, Denmark -
Q&A with arbitration expert – tips and tricks
Norddeutscher Schiedsgerichtstag
Hamburg -
Procedural specifics in antitrust damages litigation
Dispute Resolution Forum North
Hamburg -
Introduction to Sports Arbitration
Hamburg Arbitration School
Hamburg
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Powers, duties and jurisdiction of arbitrators
ABAS Event - AIA Brussels Arbitration School
Brussels, Belgium -
The impact of energy revolution in Germany on electricity supply contracts
ICC YAF event
Düsseldorf
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The arbitrator’s competence
ABAS event at AIA Brussels Arbitration School
Brussels, Belgium -
Tribunal Assisted Settlements in International Arbitration - Parties' Expectations and the Role of the Tribunal
ICC YAF event
Zurich, Switzerland -
Creating a legal basis for anti-suit injunctions as enforceable decisions of an arbitral tribunal?
DIS40 regional group north
Hamburg
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Current developments in sports arbitration in Germany
DIS40 regional group north
Hamburg -
German Law as an alternative in international contracts
ICC Austria seminar
Dornbirn, Austria -
Introduction to International Arbitration
Bucerius Law School
Hamburg
Publications
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Sanctioned in civil and arbitration proceedings: Implications and challenges for the participation of sanctioned persons (in German)
Beck Online, ZASA 2024, 475 (co-author with Dr. C. Wolters und Dr. T. Ackermann)
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Dispute resolution by Dispute Adjudication Boards - practical advice on the structuring and conduct of proceedings (in German)
BauR 2020, pp. 1385 et seq. -
Arbitration and insolvency proceedings – an overview on particularly practice-relevant topics in the wake of the current coronavirus pandemic (in German)
NZI 2020, pp. 449 et seq. -
Enforcing ICSID awards in Germany
Lexis PSL Practice Notes
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Arbitrators are also good for transactions (in German)
Immobilienzeitung 39-40/2017
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International Arbitration between standardization and flexibility - Predictability and flexibility seen from a client’s perspective
SchiedsVZ 2015, pp. 20 et seq. -
State immunity in proceedings for the enforcement of ICSID awards
Lexis PSL Practice Notes -
Enforcing ICSID awards in Germany
Practice Note for LexisPSL (co-author with Dr. F. Rosenfeld und A. Möckesch) -
Enforcement of international arbitral awards in Germany
Practice Note for LexisPSL
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Alternative Dispute Resolution with regard to (Off-Shore) Wind Farms (in German)
EnWZ 2014, pp. 537 et seq.
Memberships
- German Arbitration Institute (DIS/DIS40)
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Former Regional Coordinator German Arbitration Institute (DIS40 North)
2017 - 2019 - Competition Litigation Forum (C-L-F)
- ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (YAF)
- LCIA Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG)
- Groupe ASA des Jeunes Praticiens de l'Arbitrage (ASA Below 40)
- Young Austrian Arbitration Practitioners (YAAP)