Jan Schäfer
King & Spalding LLPKing & Spalding LLP's arbitration practice represents clients from the energy, financial, life sciences, automotive and aviation sectors in complex arbitrations conducted under various arbitration rules. Led by Jan Schäfer, who acts as both chairman and party-appointed arbitrator, the team advises on the resolution of disputes during early stages of negotiations, including the use of alternative dispute resolution procedures.
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- 'The Arbitration practice of King & Spalding LLP offers legal advice of the highest international quality. This applies to partners and associates alike.'
- 'Jan Schäfer, who heads the international arbitration department in Frankfurt, is rightly one of the most respected arbitration lawyers in Germany. In our work together, he impresses with his enormous experience in arbitration law and arbitration, a keen eye for the commercial interests of the parties involved and the ability to develop solutions that are both pragmatic and creative and have been carefully analysed and viable from a legal perspective.'
- 'Jan Schäfer has excellent connections in the national and international arbitration scene. As chairman in large and complex arbitration proceedings, he is characterised by a structured and careful approach, leads negotiations with great confidence and calm, and is extremely strong in his arguments.'
Key clients
- Go Airlines (India) Limited
- Matthias Kruck et al.
- DCM Energy GmbH & Co. Solar 1 KG
- ESPF Beteiligungs GmbH
- KS Invest GmbH & TLS Invest GmbH
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Jan Schäfer