Baker McKenzie LLP

Dr. Max Oehm is a partner of Baker McKenzie’s Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Max advises international clients on complex commercial disputes, in particular regarding professional services (advisors liability), post-M&A and IT-/ infrastructure projects. He represents his clients in state court litigation, international arbitration and in other ADR proceedings. The Legal 500 (2024) has recognized Max as "Rising Star Litigation" and Best Lawyers lauds him as "One to Watch" for International Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation since 2022.

Max holds a doctoral degree from the University of Mainz, Germany, and obtained a master’s degree in law at Boston University, USA, where he was awarded the American Law Outstanding Achievement Award. Max writes and speaks regularly on international arbitration and professional services issues. He teaches at the University of Mannheim, Germany.

Max focuses on advising clients on managing risks and resolving disputes relating to professional services (advisors liability), post-M&A and IT-/ infrastructure projects. He is experienced in resolving disputes through international arbitration, commercial litigation and other ADR proceedings, including mediation and adjudication. To help clients make informed decisions about whether to invest in dispute resolution and to ensure that they get the best possible return on their investment, Max relies on AI and legal technology risk analysis tools to calculate probabilities for clients to prevail on their claims. Max also uses these tools to efficiently determine key aspects of a case and to develop convincing arguments for his clients. Max regularly acts as an arbitrator in international arbitrations.