Max D. Stein

Max D. Stein

Frankfurt/Main, DE recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

16 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Arbitration and Mediation International Arbitration Litigation

Biography

Max Stein acts for companies and governments in complex domestic and international litigation and arbitration matters, including investment arbitration. In particular, he has handled disputes involving corporate, energy, capital markets, construction and public international law. Mr. Stein also serves as an arbitrator.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

16 Best Lawyers awards

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP logo

Overview

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Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany 2026 for work in:
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • International Arbitration
  • Litigation
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany from 2022-2022 for work in:
  • International Arbitration - 2022

Case History

Cases
  • Selected matters as counsel include:
  • representing a major car manufacturer in a €1 billion arbitration against a U.S.-based automotive supplier and in a related U.S. lawsuit relating to the termination of a supply contract (DIS)
  • representing a global chemical company in a €500 million post-M&A arbitration based on rising energy prices against an Eastern European purchaser of an industrial asset in Germany (DIS)
  • advising a major German car manufacturer in relation to cartel damages claims arising out of several supplier cartels
  • representing a U.S.-based biotech company in a dispute — including mediation proceedings — with a French pharmaceutical company in relation to a licensing and collaboration agreement
  • defending the Republic of Moldova against a bilateral investment treaty claim by Russian investors in the banking sector (SCC, Stockholm)

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