Led by Markus Burianski, who focuses on energy and post-M&A disputes as well as disputes relating to supply contracts and liability issues, the German team at White & Case LLP stands out for its expertise in international arbitration proceedings in the pharmaceutical, chemical, automotive and construction sectors as well as in technology-based industries. Key contacts also include Christian Theissen, who focuses on supply chain disputes, and Alexandra Diehl (post-M&A, international investment law, IP, product liability).

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'White & Case LLP has an excellent team in Frankfurt that covers the entire range of arbitration proceedings with great expertise.'
  • 'Markus Burianski and Christian Theissen are highly respected arbitration lawyers in the market who, in addition to extensive experience in party representation, also demonstrate great competence as arbitrators.'
  • 'Markus Burianski: An experienced counsel who scores points in hearings with good advocacy skills and a self-confident demeanor. He is always well prepared. He also ensures good integration and visibility for his teammates.'
  • 'The international orientation of the Frankfurt practice is particularly noteworthy. The team members, especially Markus Burianski, are often seen in international arbitration proceedings and have a high level of expertise in this area. Markus Burianski's advocacy skills are also worth highlighting.'

Key clients

  • Republik Indien
  • Republik Bulgarien

Work highlights

  • Representing the Republic of India in a complex multi-jurisdictional arbitration relating to the enforcement of an arbitration award arising from a telecommunications transaction.
  • Representing the Republic of Bulgaria in an investment arbitration regarding a luxury residential complex near Sofia.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Markus Burianski

Other key lawyers

Christian Theissen, Alexandra Diehl, Alexander Lang, Federico Parise Kuhnle