Richard Happ
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbHLuther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH has particular expertise in complex international arbitration proceedings, with a strong focus on energy and investment arbitration proceedings, which are Richard Happ's main areas of expertise. The practice also handles high-volume banking and capital markets disputes as well as disputes arising from plant construction and infrastructure projects, and also has experience in cross-border disputes in the trade and medical device sectors, particularly in relation to China. Tim Rauschning focuses on commercial and corporate disputes and also works in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Katharina Klenk-Wernitzki is the key contact for disputes in a German-Chinese context. The practice was strengthened in October 2024 with the addition of Anika Wendelstein (director liability, product liability and ESG litigation), previously at CMS.
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- 'The arbitration team around Richard Happ works very closely and well with the respective specialist team. This leads to a very efficient and competent handling of the case.'
- 'Richard Happ is an excellent expert in the industry and can provide good insights into arbitrators and other arbitration lawyers. He goes deep into the subject matter and provides valuable tactical tips.'
- 'Luther's arbitration team combines excellent procedural and technical expertise. The lawyers always argue in a goal-oriented manner and on an equal footing with industry experts and economic experts. The collaboration is smooth and all perspectives are taken into account.'
- 'Richard Happ is always present and valued internationally and on a major stage, his experience is unique. He knows how to use this to his full potential for his clients and to achieve good solutions. The excellent cooperation between the arbitration lawyers and the specialist experts, especially the strong energy law team from Munich, is remarkable.'
- 'The Luther team is competent, has broad experience in the legal areas and has a good understanding of our industry.'
- 'Tim Rauschning: Operates effective project management, Richard Happ: very experienced, can classify the facts very well, confident demeanor.'
- 'The arbitration team around Richard Happ works very closely and well with the respective specialist team. This leads to a very efficient and competent handling of the case. It is positive to note that the teams have an equal proportion of men and women. Uploading documents to Luther's own platform is problem-free.'
- 'Richard Happ is an excellent expert in the industry and can provide good insights into arbitrators and other arbitration lawyers. He goes deep into the subject matter and provides valuable tactical tips.'
Key clients
- E.ON SE
- RWE AG
Work highlights
- Representation of E.ON SE in investment protection proceedings before the World Bank Arbitration Tribunal against the Kingdom of Spain due to serious, fundamental changes in the remuneration regime for renewable energies in Spain, obtaining an award of 95% of damages plus interest.
- Representation of RWE AG in arbitration proceedings against the Kingdom of the Netherlands for damages resulting from the premature closure of the Eemshaven coal-fired power plant as a result of the Dutch coal phase-out.
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