Hogan Lovells International LLP's services extend across the full range of alternative dispute resolution. This facilitates dedicated offerings to clients in international arbitration, either commercial or investor-state. Karl Pörnbacher is the lead contact for international arbitration and excels in the representation of high-profile companies in construction or supply chain disputes. Inken Knief also makes for an excellent choice of counsel in large-scale supply chain arbitrations, and she has technical expertise in life sciences, aerospace, and telecoms. Nata Ghibradze focuses on international arbitration in the Caucasus, Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia and is one of a number of talented counsel-level lawyers in the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is extremely involved in the facts of the case, which makes it one of the most balanced offerings in the market.’
- ‘Inken Knief is the pharmaceuticals expert in Germany. Karl Pörnbacher is one of the most experienced arbitrators in the markets and definitely one of the sharpest.’
- ‘Collaboration makes this team stand out. Always well briefed experts available to address any issue.’
- ‘Karl Pörnbacher - better to have him on your side.’
- ‘Very involved team with a close collaboration culture and in-depth, specialised knowledge of their markets, clients and practice.’
- ‘Very quick reaction time; very focused on the main topics, exceptional understanding of the industry; exceptional understanding of the technical background.'
Work highlights
Represented an Eastern European State-instrumentality in several Dispute Board proceedings arising out of construction projects based on FIDIC Red and Pink books.
Advised a German consulting firm in disputes over alleged claims of former shareholders following an M&A transaction.
Advised a company in the high-tech sector specialised in satellite-based communication on DIS arbitration proceedings concerning joint venture disputes.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Karl Pörnbacher
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nata Ghibradze
Practice head
Karl Pörnbacher
Other key lawyers
Inken Knief; Nata Ghibradze; Alexander Dolgorukow; Thomas Pieper; Sophie Thiel