Qualified to practice law in New York and Germany, Gebhard serves as counsel and as arbitrator. Gebhard has advised a broad range of clients across many industries, including energy and natural resources, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and financial services. He has acted in many investment and commercial disputes, including high-value post-M&A arbitrations, price revisions under some of Europe’s largest gas import contracts, and disputes arising from other long-term contracts such as IP-licensing agreements.
The European Commission has included Gebhard in the list of individuals suitable for appointment as arbitrators and trade and sustainable development (TSD) experts in disputes under the EU’s trade agreements with third countries. Who’s Who Legal: Arbitration describes Gebhard as a “Global Leader” who is “highly experienced in investor-state cases[,] has deep analytical skills, and is well prepared and always timely”. Holding law degrees from Columbia Law School and LMU Munich, including a doctorate, Gebhard teaches international law at LMU Munich and regularly guest lectures at the University of St. Gallen.