

Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
In the area of litigation and arbitration, we are one of the leading law firms in Germany.
The German dispute resolution group, led by Dr Marc Zimmerling, is an integral part of the firm’s international dispute resolution group.
The team supports our clients by providing strategic advice on commercial law disputes as well as representation in complex legal disputes. Litigation includes structured management of proceedings, also with regard to defending against class actions. Our advisory services offer the clarification and assessment of each matter.
In the area of arbitration, the team provides advice pursuant to the rules of all material institutional arbitration organisations; some members of the team also act as arbitrators. Our German dispute resolution team focuses on national and international private, corporate, insurance, finance, capital markets and energy law.
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News and insights

News: 31 January 2023
Allen & Overy strengthens its global arbitration group with the addition of Zachary O’Dell who will join the firm as counsel with effect from 1 February 2023. He brings wide ranging experience in…

Publications: 30 September 2022
3 months to go: Are you ready for the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act?
On 1 January 2023, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act will enter into force. In a first step, all companies which have a specific nexus to Germany and normally employ 3,000 people or more will…

Publications: 21 April 2022
Recent developments in European Business and Human Rights (BHR) Litigation
Key takeaways from our latest cross-border BHR litigation webinar Our European BHR litigation specialists recently hosted a cross-border webinar on the emerging BHR legal frameworks across Europe,…

Publications: 08 September 2021
A&O contributes to the first edition of GAR’s The Guide to Evidence in International Arbitration
Global Arbitration Review has recently published the first edition of The Guide to Evidence in International Arbitration. Martin Magál, who heads A&O’s dispute resolution practice in Slovakia and in…
Recognition
The depth of talent and quality of the team is unbelievable, from the most junior person to the leader
Client, Chambers Europe 2017, Dispute Resolution – Germany
Law Firm of the Year for Dispute Resolution
JUVE Awards 2013