Lateral counsel hire Zachary O’Dell bolsters international focus of Allen & Overy’s arbitration practice in Germany

“We are delighted to welcome Zachary to Allen & Overy. His unique background and expertise complement the strengths of our team and will allow us to offer the added benefit of his experience to our clients,” said Anna Masser, head of Allen & Overy’s international arbitration practice in Germany. Working in tandem with Anna from the firm’s Frankfurt office, Zachary will advise on international commercial arbitration matters, including with a focus on energy disputes.

“Zachary combines ample international experience and premier expertise. This makes him an outstanding match for our arbitration practice which puts a strong focus on cross-border matters. He will help us to further enhance its international footprint. With him we give to our growing practice an extra punch through a highly experienced advisor,” said Wolf Bussian, Managing Partner Germany.

Commenting on his move, Zachary stated: “I am excited to be joining Allen & Overy’s highly respected arbitration group and look forward to working with Anna Masser and her dynamic team to continue the expansion of this elite practice.”

Joining from Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Zachary began his legal career in the New York office before relocating to Frankfurt in early 2016. He is a New York qualified attorney and teaches “U.S. Written & Oral Advocacy” at the University of Marburg. He has also been recognized by Who’s Who Legal as a Future Leader in 2023 and his writings have appeared in leading legal publications and treatises. Zachary earned a J.D. and LL.M from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.