Ashurst LLP represents clients in domestic and international commercial arbitration proceedings and conducts proceedings under arbitration rules of all major arbitration institutions. Since May 2024, the global international arbitration practice group has been headed by Arne Fuchs, an experienced arbitrator and party representative with particular expertise in complex international disputes. Fuchs also heads the German arbitration practice together with Nicolas Nohlen, who regularly handles complex litigation before state courts, arbitration proceedings and out-of-court dispute resolution.
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Testimonials
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- 'Ashurst LLP's lawyers are attentive to their clients' wishes and needs and have a very good feel for the practical management of arbitration proceedings. They are also excellent at developing defence strategies, both on substantive and procedural issues.'
- 'Many questions arose during our cooperation in investment arbitration and the Ashurst team led by Arne Fuchs was always well prepared and efficiently resolved all questions that arose.'
- 'I was particularly impressed by one partner, Arne Fuchs. His legal skills are outstanding. He has a solid understanding of both international law and international arbitration. He is very thorough and professional, particularly in preparing the client's written submissions.'
- 'Arne Fuchs is a very dedicated and determined practitioner, able to react quickly to all kinds of developments during arbitration proceedings. He is able to lead oral proceedings and has a high level of communication skills both with arbitrators and the opposing counsel.'
Key clients
- HeidelbergMaterials AG
- HeidelbergMaterials France SAS
- Italcementi SPA
- Ciments Francais SAS
- Republik Nordmazedonien
- DAX-Unternehmen
Work highlights
- Representing HeidelbergMaterials AG and its French and Italian subsidiaries in an ICSID arbitration against the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with investments in the cement industry (ICSID Case No. ARB/21/50).
- Representing the Republic of North Macedonia in an investment arbitration involving a foreign investor.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Arne Fuchs, Nicolas Nohlen