ARBITRATION

Jörg Risse is active as an arbitrator worldwide, according to the rules of all major arbitration organizations.

As lead counsel, Jörg Risse has handled over 100 international arbitration cases involving claims worth billions of euros. According to research by the legal market magazine JUVE, Jörg Risse is also one of the few arbitrators in Germany with experience in more than 100 arbitration proceedings.

The arbitration proceedings involved, among other things, disputes arising from M&A transactions, corporate law conflicts, and contractual disputes of all kinds, particularly in the context of infrastructure projects. His industry experience is similarly broad, spanning sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals, automotive, defense, and advisory services.

ARBITRATION references (selection)

Accounting law

Lead Counsel for a DAX 40 company in an accounting dispute regarding the recognition of deferred taxes
Value in dispute: > EUR 50 million

Advisory

Presiding Arbitrator in DIS arbitration proceedings concerning lawyers' liability claims
Value in dispute: > EUR 100 million

Automotive industry

Presiding Arbitrator in DIS arbitration proceedings between two international companies in the automotive industry concerning disputes arising from a company acquisition
Value in dispute: > EUR 100 million

Banking

Lead Counsel in civil proceedings to defend against the drawing of bank guarantees
Value in dispute: > EUR 100 million

Company law

Lead Counsel in civil litigation following a merger
Value in dispute: > EUR 10 billion

Defense

Presiding Arbitrator in DIS arbitration proceedings concerning equipment for warships
Value in dispute: > EUR 30 million

Energy

Lead Counsel in ICC arbitration proceedings concerning disputes over the construction of a nuclear power plant
Value in dispute: > EUR 2 billion

engineering

Arbitrator in ICC arbitration proceedings regarding an innovative mechanical engineering project
Value in dispute: > USD 500 million

High-end technology

Arbitrator in ICC arbitration proceedings concerning first-of-its-kind factory for the automated manufacture of construction products
Value in dispute: > USD 500 million

Joint venture

Lead Counsel in ICC arbitration proceedings concerning the dissolution of a joint venture
Value in dispute: > EUR 500 million

M&A

Arbitrator in ICC arbitration proceedings concerning liability issues after M&A transaction
Value in dispute: > EUR 1 billion

Pharmaceuticals

Lead Counsel in several related arbitration proceedings concerning contract manufacturing of biogenetically produced active ingredients
Value in dispute: > EUR 100 million

Private equity

Presiding Arbitrator in DIS arbitration proceedings between two private equity companies regarding a secondary transaction
Value in dispute: > EUR 100 million