Gleiss Lutz has a wide-ranging arbitration group within its dispute resolution department and continues to be on top of trending areas in the German and international markets. As energy disputes have increased in number the firm has created an energy disputes hub – a collaboration of arbitration lawyers and the regulatory law team. It also has a notable offering in set-aside and enforcement cases. Andrea Leufgen heads the dispute resolution team and is well versed in national and international arbitration proceedings under various rules. Stephan Wilske heads the firm’s arbitration focus group, and Stefan Rützel is an accomplished disputes lawyer across the board. David Quinke has been especially busy in energy arbitrations, and Florian Wagner and Björn Ebert are additional key names.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Stephan Wilske's presence at trial is very strong.’
- ‘Very thorough and in-depth legal analyses. They can handle large disputes.’
- ‘The Gleiss Lutz arbitration team is top notch and I think the best in the German market. They are like German machinery; indestructible and reliable. They are also socially very gifted and working with them is a true pleasure while they know what they do and go the extra mile for their clients.’
- ‘Andrea Leufgen is a leading female arbitration practitioner who is very visible in the market. I would not be surprised if she will be the next ICC Court Member for Germany.'
- ‘The arbitration team at Gleiss Lutz stands out for its exceptional legal acumen, strategic insight, and deep understanding of both domestic and international arbitration frameworks. What sets the team apart is its ability to combine top-tier legal expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach that clients truly value.'
- 'The practitioners are not only highly responsive and commercially astute, but also demonstrate strong cross-border capabilities, making them particularly effective in complex international disputes. Compared to other firms, Gleiss Lutz offers a seamless blend of legal excellence and client-centric service, often going beyond expectations in tailoring their strategy to the specific needs of each case.'
- 'It is an excellent team of professionals on whom one can rely on. Very practical approach, flexible with great legal skills.'
- 'The individuals at Gleiss Lutz distinguish themselves through a rare combination of intellectual rigor, strategic foresight, and approachability. They are not only deeply knowledgeable in arbitration law but also exceptionally skilled at navigating complex procedural and cultural dimensions in international disputes.'
Work highlights
Advised Bayer AG in annulment proceedings regarding an ICC award that dismissed BASF's claims following its multi-billion acquisition of assets relating to the seeds and pest control businesses which Bayer was forced to sell as part of its acquisition of Monsanto.
Advised DAZN Limited on a fast-track DIS arbitration against DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga.
Advised STRABAG SE on the enforcement of an ICSID arbitral award against the State of Libya, following the successful conclusion of recognition and enforcement proceedings.
Practice head
Andrea Leufgen
Other key lawyers
Stefan Rützel; Stephan Wilske; David Quinke; Florian Wagner; Björn Ebert