Europe - Germany • Dispute resolution
Dentons
Dentons' German arbitration practice has extensive experience in post-M&A, corporate and liability disputes, but is also present in international commercial and investment arbitration. The practice also focuses on contractual and (plant) construction law disputes, particularly in the industrial, automotive, energy and construction sectors, in the context of which Matthias Hadding is particularly well versed. The dispute resolution practice is jointly led by Heiko Heppner, who stands out for his expertise in arbitration proceedings relating to China, and Thomas Nebel, who specialises in civil, commercial and economic law disputes with a particular focus on construction and plant engineering.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Frankfurt arbitration team led by Heiko Heppner is characterized by great diversity and internationality. The diversity of the team and its domestic and international legal qualifications means they can represent clients in arbitration proceedings around the world with a truly global perspective.'
- 'The team led by Heiko Heppner has outstanding intellectual strengths.'
- 'In addition to legal expertise, there is also a market-leading level of economic expertise. The Frankfurt arbitration practice led by Heiko Heppner stands out in the market primarily due to the seamless integration of legal, economic and strategic advice in arbitration proceedings, which is provided with great sensitivity to cultural differences.'
- 'Heiko Heppner: His education in Germany and the US as well as his education as an English barrister make him an excellent party representative and arbitrator in arbitration proceedings between parties from common law and civil law jurisdictions.'
- 'Heiko Heppner: Not only extensive experience in US legal and English law disputes, but also in disputes with an Asian connection.'
- 'Matthias Hadding: Recommendation from the bottom of my heart - he demonstrates unconventional thinking and a positive attitude that convey the confidence that concerns will be handled well.'
Key clients
- Mercedes-Benz Group
- Fresenius Medical Care
- PayPal
- Share Now GmbH
- Pyrum Innovations AG
- Schaeffler USA
- Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Work highlights
- Representation of a global healthcare company from the US as a buyer in complex post-M&A arbitration proceedings relating to claims arising from violation of non-competition and non-solicitation clauses. In addition, representation in several accompanying interim court proceedings and criminal proceedings in Germany and Liechtenstein.
- Represented an international industrial chemicals manufacturer as plaintiff in an ICC arbitration regarding the reversal of an EPC contract.
- Represented the German subsidiary of a global water supply technology company in an ad hoc arbitration under the UNCITRAL Rules and defended a lawsuit in a US Federal District Court in Washington, DC, brought by the opposing party in violation of the arbitration agreement.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Heiko Heppner, Thomas Nebel