Best Lawyers in Germany for Arbitration and Mediation
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Kathrin Bauwens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. Kathrin, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathrin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Susanne Ascher advises on complex commercial disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration proceedings and has experience in the following areas: Post M&A disputes Banking disputes Financial and capital markets disputes Commercial disputes Corporate disputes Disputes in the energy sector Before joining WACH UND MECKES, Susanne was a research associate at the University of Passau and at the Federal Ministry of Justice and for Consumer Protection. Law studies at...
Greta Koerner is a Senior Associate in the Litigation/Controversy Department and the International Arbitration Practice Group, based in the Berlin and London offices. Ms. Koerner has advised clients in international commercial and investment arbitrations across a range of industries under a variety of rules, including ICC and ICSID. Ms. Koerner has acted as Tribunal Secretary in several arbitration proceedings.
Lars Harzmeier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law, International Arbitration, Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lars, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lars is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Philipp Waltke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Philipp Waltke advises on complex commercial disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration proceedings and has experience in the following areas: M&A disputes Banking disputes Financial and capital markets disputes Commercial disputes Corporate disputes Philipp, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition ...
Marios Kourtis advises in complex commercial legal disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration proceedings and has experience in the following areas: Energy disputes Capital market disputes Mass litigation Commercial disputes Corporate disputes Before joining WACH UND MECKES, Marios was a research associate at the Faculty of Law at the University of Athens and a participant in the LL.M. program of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, where he is currentl...
Jakob Schellmann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Jakob, who practices law in Berlin, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jakob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marcel Gade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Marcel, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ole Jensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and International Arbitration. Ole, who practices law in Berlin, Germany, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sophie Schröter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, International Arbitration and Litigation. Sophie, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sophie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sitting as counsel and arbitrator, Martina draws from her professional experience in six jurisdictions across Europe, including as in-house counsel, to navigate through complex contractual setups and deal with international parties and organizations. She has acted under the ICC, DIS, ICDR, CAM, CEAC, WIPO, Swiss and UNCITRAL (ad hoc) Rules in arbitrations seated in Paris, Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London and New York in sectors including construction and infrastructure projects, e...
Florian Zindler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Florian, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Florian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anke Krause is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Anke, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anke is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul E. Zschunke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Paul E., who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
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