Corporate and financial transactions are often carried out to the satisfaction of all parties – but not always. Disputes can regularly lead to resolution before an arbitration court. Orrick Hölters & Elsing’s lawyers enjoy an excellent reputation as arbitrators, as well as when providing legal representation in national and international arbitration proceedings. The lawyers of Orrick Hölters & Elsing have also a well known reputation as specialists for complex state court litigation.

Orrick Hölters & Elsing frequently advises clients in arbitration cases and state court proceedings with highly-complex disputes, where international businesses, public bodies, or sovereign states are involved.

Representative Engagements:

Legal presentation of a insovency administrator over the assets of a photographic industry company in several arbitral procedures, 2007
Enforcement of claims of the insolvent company out of delivery and service, undercapitalization and deconstruction duties
Amount in Dispute: € 400 million

Partner of firm acting as sole arbitrator, 2007
Arbitration under ICC-Rules
Matter in dispute: Consortium claims compensation against an east-european state for breach of warranty regarding a M&A-contract
Amount in Dispute: € 30 million

Partner acting as co-arbitrator, 2007
Arbitration under DIS-Rules
Matter in dispute: Plaintiff accuses defendant to deliberately not let a M&A-contract come into force and claims compensation
Amount in Dispute: € 280 million