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Arbitration (including international arbitration)

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White & Case LLP

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In addition to representing national and international clients, particularly from the automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical and construction sectors, in complex arbitration proceedings, White & Case LLP is particularly renowned for its experience in energy and post-M&A disputes. Led by Markus Burianski, the practice also has particular expertise in disputes relating to supply contracts and liability issues. Christian Theissen, who is both active in arbitration proceedings and appointed as an arbitrator, concentrates on technology-based industries, including the automotive sector, while Alexandra Diehl  focuses on disputes relating to post-M&A, international investment law, IP and liability issues.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'Alexandra Diehl: Very good technical understanding, even with regard to complex issues; high level of detailed knowledge; very responsive; pleasant to work with; open to feedback; great commitment to the case.'
  • 'Christian Theissen: Very good strategic advice in “mass torts”; very good technical understanding, even in complex cases; very quick to react; convincing in court.'
  • 'White & Case has an excellent international arbitration team. The team is broadly positioned and has diverse industry and sector expertise.'
  • 'Christian Theissen has established himself as a partner in the team. He has outstanding expertise in automotive disputes and technology-related proceedings. He manages his cases excellently and always has the economic interests of his clients in mind.'
  • 'In my opinion, the White & Case arbitration team is the market leader in Germany.'
  • 'My main contact in recent years has been Christian Theissen. He impresses with a clarity and strategic sharpness that I have never experienced in any other law firm on the German market. He advised us (and my former company) on risk management for major projects and in connection with major disputes.'
  • 'In our opinion, the White & Case team was far better. This applies both to the written pleadings and especially to the oral hearing. The White & Case team was more thorough, better prepared and had a very clear and understandable strategy that worked perfectly.'
  • 'With regard to Christian Theissen, I would like to emphasise that even in very difficult phases of the arbitration proceedings, he always showed us a strategy that we could pursue.'

Key clients

  • Republik Indien
  • Republik Albanien

Work highlights

  • Representing the Republic of India in a multi-jurisdictional arbitration concerning the enforcement of an arbitral award arising from a telecommunications transaction.
  • Representation of the Republic of Albania in an investment arbitration concerning a port concession.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Markus Burianski

Other key lawyers

Christian Theissen, Alexandra Diehl