Comparative Guide
Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
Germany
10 September 2025
Ashurst LLP‘s experienced disputes team covers both commercial arbitrations between corporate entities, and disputes under public international law. Arne Fuchs, the firm’s global head of international arbitration, is advisor of choice to a host of corporate and sovereign clients around the world. Nicolas Nohlen acts in a breadth of commercial arbitrations, both domestic and international. Additional names to note are Judith Sawang and Pauline Walde.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I was particularly impressed by Arne Fuchs. His advocacy skills are outstanding. He has solid understanding of both international law and international arbitration. He is very thorough and professional, especially in preparing clients' written submissions. Every detail is reviewed by him. He has excellent skills in preparing the witnesses.’
- ‘Ashurst's lawyers are oriented towards addressing their clients' requests and needs, and have a very good sense of practical management of the arbitral proceedings. Ashurst's team lead by Arne Fuchs was always well prepared and efficiently handled all emerging issues.’
Key clients
- Heidelberg Materials AG/Heidelberg Materials France SAS/Italcementi SPA/Ciments Français SAS
- Republic of North Macedonia
- LONGi Solar
Work highlights
Advised Heidelberg Materials AG and its French and Italian subsidiaries in an ICSID arbitration against the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with investments in the cement industry.
Represented the Republic of North Macedonia against claims of over $1.5bn in an investment arbitration initiated by a foreign investor under a bilateral investment treaty and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (1976).
Represented LONGI Solar in several disputes arising around a project in eastern Europe.
Practice head
Arne Fuchs; Nicolas Nohlen
Other key lawyers
Judith Sawang; Pauline Walde