In addition to industry expertise in international trade as well as in the automotive and supplier industries, CMS is also experienced in handling contentious matters in the pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and renewable energy sectors. International commercial and investment arbitration with reference to Asia represent a practice mainstay, with Susanne Schwalb, who handles international commercial arbitration, and Nicolas Wiegand, whose experience extends from corporate law and post-M&A to commercial and distribution law as well as intellectual property, being key contacts. Thomas Lennarz jointly heads the practice with Wiegand and is particularly experienced in complex out-of-court negotiations and mediation proceedings pertaining to climate change. Klaus Sachs and Tilman Niedermaier, who are both experienced in party representation and as arbitrators, are other names to note.
Testimonials
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- 'Probably the team in Germany with the most top practitioners. Perfect mix of young and old. Impressive presence in the market.'
- 'High competence paired with a practical approach. Best network. High degree of digitalisation.'
Key clients
- Bundesnetzagentur / Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK)
- PharmaEssentia Corporation
Work highlights
- Advice and representation of the Autoticket / toll project company and its shareholders. Advice on setting up and operating the German car toll project company and its two shareholders in DIS arbitration proceedings.
- Advising, representing and supporting PharmaEssentia Corporation (listed in Taipei) in connection with a dispute arising from a license agreement with an Austrian pharmaceutical company.