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Client Testimonials

CLIENT: Respondent in USD 11 million arbitration proceedings on commodities
COMPANY/FIRM: Austrian Commodity Trader
TESTIMONIAL: This successful outcome is the result of Simon Gabriel’s excellent advice and procedural representation.

CLIENT: Client in three arbitrations concerning a construction project and an amount in dispute of USD 48 million
COMPANY/FIRM: Two German/Austrian construction companies
TESTIMONIAL: Axel has been essential for our succeeding in three international ICC arbitrations. He is strategically circumspect, tactically shrewd and meticulous when it comes to drafting submissions. His legal writing is clear as a textbook. His hearing preparation is outstanding. He dived so deeply into the technical details that Respondent’s technical experts – six seasoned university professors and academics in mechanical engineering – literally fell into pieces when Axel cross-examined them. He knows the case inside out, he knows the law, and he accurately anticipates the opponent’s and the tribunal’s next steps. You would want to have him on your team

CLIENT: Respondent in a USD 3 million arbitration on post-M&A issues
COMPANY/FIRM: German company
TESTIMONIAL: It was a huge success – also because the counterparty was represented by a very big and globally active law firm. It was like David and Goliath – not the biggest, but the smartest man won this fight. Dr. Gabriel anticipated the strategy and the arguments of the counterparty like a versed chess player: even before the counterparty made its move, it was already clear that it would lose an important ‘chessman’.

CLIENT: Respondent in a USD 8.5 million arbitration case concerning the railway industry
COMPANY/FIRM: British producer of electronic equipment
TESTIMONIAL: Dr. Simon Gabriel proved to be a highly competent and tactical genius from start to finish in a deeply technical case. Both Dr. Simon Gabriel’s and Dr. Axel Buhr’s ability to absorb the facts in infinite detail ensured the arbitration panel understood the key facts and substantiating evidence to defend the Company’s position. Collectively they worked as an efficient and professional team, both in the hearing and throughout its preparation

CLIENT: Respondent in a USD 20 million arbitration on joint venture issues
COMPANY/FIRM: Swiss company
TESTIMONIAL: A success which has been realized largely thanks to Dr. Simon Gabriel’s thoughtful and competent course of action. His appearance and presentations during the hearing were superior and well-considered

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COMPANY/FIRM: President of the Arbitral Tribunal in a USD 2 million construction case
TESTIMONIAL: I was much impressed with the high quality of Axel’s work in combination with his modest personality.

CLIENT: Claimant in a USD 2 million arbitration on post-M&A issues
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TESTIMONIAL: Even though the counterparty applied obstructive tactics, Simon Gabriel never lost track or temper. His undeviating implementation of the procedural strategy finally led to a successful outcome.

CLIENT: Claimant in USD 2 million arbitration proceedings
COMPANY/FIRM: British producer of raw materials
TESTIMONIAL: They delivered on all levels!

CLIENT: Respondent in CHF 120 million court proceedings on company law issues
COMPANY/FIRM: Swiss company
TESTIMONIAL: Mr. Gabriel did an excellent job: convincing arguments combined with great accuracy in the details.

CLIENT: Claimant in a EUR 4 million arbitration on post-M&A issues
COMPANY/FIRM: Austrian company
TESTIMONIAL: Simon Gabriel is an exceptionally versed strategist.