Baker McKenzie is considered one of the leading addresses for arbitration and boasts extensive experience in complex, often cross-border arbitration and litigation proceedings. In addition to representing clients from the healthcare, energy and infrastructure sectors, the team is also regularly instructed by automotive suppliers in post-M&A disputes. Günter Pickrahn, who acts as a party representative and arbitrator, is particularly well versed in this area, with a further focus on licensing and intellectual property issues. Pickrahn jointly heads the practice with Heiko Haller, who stands out for his expertise in international arbitration proceedings concerning construction, plant engineering, infrastructure and energy projects. Jörg Risse concentrates on corporate and post-M&A disputes, while companies from the chemical, automotive and medical industries benefit from his experience. The team also includes Markus Altenkirch, who made partner in July 2023 and has solid expertise in post-M&A arbitration proceedings as well as in disputes arising from licensing and distribution agreements.
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Practice head

Günter Pickrahn; Heiko Haller

Other key lawyers

Jörg Risse; Tobias Höfling; Ragnar Harbst; Jürgen Schramke; Nicolai Behr; Markus Altenkirch