Receiving a constant flow of new mandates in arbitration, the team at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP frequently acts for major companies, as well as sovereign states. Practice head Siegfried Elsing draws on three decades of experience to advise on significant cross-border cases, and for post-M&A disputes, long-term supply agreements, investment protection, and construction disputes, Nicholas Kessler is the name to note. Ramona Sorgenfrei and Kevin Riehle are more junior figures and both focus on the energy, infrastructure and technology sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nicholas Kessler and his team are focused on the EU dispute resolution practice, and diverse areas of dispute resolution, including lawsuits in court and arbitrations across a variety of institutions.’
- ‘Nicholas Kessler is both excellent in professionalism and communication, and he is able to go deeply directly to the point that can untangle the complicate numerous legal relationship in a case, and present you the best solution to move forward.’
- 'Orrick's arbitration practice is well supported by Nicholas Kessler, whose approach makes the difference.'
- 'Nicolas Kessler's approach is dynamic and relevant, with a great sense of understanding of legal technicalities and nuances, which makes him a great asset to have by your side.'
Key clients
- DRK Landesverband Nordrhein
- Federal Republic of Germany
- Hemlock Semiconductor
- Hallhuber GmbH
- HWO GmbH
- Kraftanlagen
- MET International AG
- NIO GmbH
- Republic of North Macedonia
- Wickeder Westfalenstahl
Work highlights
Represented the Republic of North Macedonia in an UNCITRAL investment protection arbitration brought by an India-based conglomerate.
Represented a global industrial company in a DIS arbitration relating to a long-term supply contract.
Represented the European subsidiary of an Asian automotive supplier in ICC arbitration relating to payment claims for supply contracts.
Practice head
Siegfried Elsing
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Kessler; Karsten Faulhaber; Franziska Gräfin Grote; Ramona Sorgenfrei; Kevin Riehle