Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's arbitration practice regularly acts for private investors, companies and states in disputes that are often of cross-border nature, including ICC and ICSID arbitrations. In addition, the team has extensive expertise in post-M&A, joint venture and infrastructure disputes, while contentious proceedings concerning energy, plant construction, investment protection and financing represent additional cornerstones of the practice. Practice head Siegfried Elsing is appointed both as a party representative and as sole arbitrator or chairman of the arbitral tribunal in complex arbitration proceedings. Nicholas Kessler focuses on national and international arbitrations relating to post-M&A disputes, restructuring and corporate issues as well as plant construction and investment disputes. In addition to his expertise as an arbitrator, Karsten Faulhaber also represents clients before national courts and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
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- 'A very well-coordinated, fast and competent team.'
- 'Karsten Faulhaber has a very forward-looking, extremely tactical approach and, in addition to excellent specialist knowledge, an overview of the overall situation. He anticipates pitfalls and finds ways out of seemingly hopeless situations. The focus is always on the client and what is best for the company, even after weighing up possible consequences. He is always friendly, but also tough and direct in his work and "ruthless" when the situation requires it.'
- 'Orrick Germany's litigation department is a dedicated department with proactive action and a good understanding of litigation strategy that enables a successful outcome.'
- 'Nicholas Kessler has a remarkably clever approach to relevant issues.'
- 'Karsten Faulhaber is a highly qualified partner who understands our business requirements. Mr. Faulhaber has the ability to explain complex legal (procedural) issues in a way that is understandable even to the upper management level of our company.'
Key clients
- DRK Landesverband Nordrhein
- Federal Republic of Germany
- Hemlock Semiconductor
- Hallhuber GmbH
- HWO GmbH
- Kraftanlagen (KAO)
- MET International AG
- NIO GmbH
- Republic of North Macedonia
- Wickeder Westfalenstahl
Work highlights
- Representing the Republic of North Macedonia in a UNCITRAL investment protection arbitration against London-based investors.
- Representation of Kraftanlagen Group in a newly initiated arbitration procedure in connection with claims arising from the construction of a nuclear power plant in Finland after the Federal Court of Justice had successfully annulled an ICC arbitration award.
Lawyers
Practice head
Siegfried Elsing
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Kessler; Karsten Faulhaber