Baker McKenzie's extensive experience in demanding arbitration and court proceedings is reflected in numerous international instructions, including from Asia. The team stands out for its expertise in pharmaceutical-related disputes, for which arbitrator and mediator Jörg Risse is one of the key contacts, contentious post-M&A matters, but also arbitration proceedings in connection with construction, plant engineering, infrastructure and energy projects. Particularly experienced in the latter area is Heiko Haller, who jointly heads the German dispute resolution practice with Günter Pickrahn, who specialises in licensing and IP issues.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Strong and highly competent team with committed and thorough performance.'
  • 'Jörg Risse: Combines strategic thinking with experienced dispute resolution experience.'
  • 'Heiko Haller: Tactically clever, precise and methodical.'
  • 'The Arbitration practice is characterized by a very well-coordinated team with in-depth, diverse industry knowledge combined with impressive practical experience with national and international arbitration proceedings. Any risks are always presented transparently using innovative assessment approaches.'
  • 'Very competent colleagues  at Baker. Very proactive and motivated; Despite all the politeness, there is also no lack of clear words (which I think is very good). Despite a focused working atmosphere and high-quality work, there is a very uncomplicated tone without unnecessary formality.'
  • 'Heiko Haller: Very good overview of an extensive case; relevant details are also very well incorporated. You can tell that he works things out himself and doesn't have them reported at highest “flight level”. In addition, he can be contacted at almost any time and is always “on the ball” when it comes to the case and its status. Very easy to deal with.'
  • 'Markus Altenkirch: Good feeling for “sticking points” - even if he doesn't always make it easy for the client by “putting his finger in the wound”. Quick comprehension and always driven to fully question and understand the matter.'

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Günter Pickrahn, Heiko Haller

Other key lawyers

Jörg Risse, Ragnar Harbst, Jürgen Schramke, Nicolai Behr, Markus Altenkirch