We have profound experience in the resolution of complex commercial disputes

We act as counsel and as arbitrators in national and international arbitration proceedings. We can exclude conflicts of interest to the greatest possible extent and handle all cases in lean teams, ensuring full partner engagement and maximum cost-efficiency at all times.

We are flexible in working together with other law firms and / or consultancies seeking to rely on our expertise. We also assume the role of co-counsel or local counsel for foreign law firms and parties.

In cross-border and multi-jurisdiction disputes, we cooperate with local counsel in the relevant jurisdictions. We assist parties in selecting local counsel, coordinate the cooperation and provide strategic advice.

Our working languages are German and English.

Images/Startseite/Team/konstantin-tschoepe.jpg Konstantin Tschöpe
Images/Startseite/Team/Tobias-Meier.jpg Tobias Meier
Images/Startseite/Team/Sebastian-Kneisel.jpg Sebastian Kneisel
Images/Startseite/Team/Christian-Borris.jpg Christian Borris
Images/Startseite/Team/David-boeckenfoerde-2.jpg David Böckenförde
Images/Startseite/Team/Mandy-Fietz-bhk.jpg Mandy Fietz
Images/Startseite/Team/finja-rombach-2.jpg Finja Rombach
Images/Startseite/Team/rudolf-henneke-2.jpg Rudolf Hennecke
Images/Startseite/Team/Sebastian-meyers-2.jpg Sebastian Meyers
 

Sectors

  • Post-M&A
     
  • Joint Ventures
     
  • Corporate Disputes
     
  • Energy Disputes
     
  • Construction / Turnkey Projects / EPC
  • International Sales Transactions
     
  • (Re-) Insurance
     
  • Distribution / Licensing Agreements
     
  • Investment Protection

Experience (selection)

Alle Sektoren
  • Counsel in an international ICC arbitration (overhaul and expansion of an industrial plant in Eastern Europe)
  • Counsel in an ICC expert determination proceeding (long-term supply of industrial gases)
  • Defence of an ad hoc arbitral award in setting-aside proceedings (gas supply contract)
  • Counsel in an international DIS arbitration (licensing and distribution dispute in the pharmaceutical industry)
  • President of the arbitral tribunal in a DIS arbitration (dispute between an OEM and a supplier) [Rudolf Hennecke]
  • Counsel in a DIS arbitration (representation of shareholders in connection with the sale of shares; private equity)
  • Counsel in SIAC emergency arbitration proceedings as well as in the subsequent main proceedings (construction of an LNG terminal in Asia)

Awards

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JUVE Handbook 2023/2024

"High degree of specialization, well-rehearsed team"

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The Legal 500 Germany 2023

„This is a super dispute boutique that is unique because of its excellent minds."

"The firm is one of the few outstanding arbitration boutiques in Germany."

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Chambers Europe 2023

„Borris Hennecke Kneisel houses excellent lawyers with a good ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."

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JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2022/2023

„top-level expertise“ and „excellent in the conduct of arbitral proceedings”

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Best Lawyers / Handelsblatt

„Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2023“
Schiedsverfahren / Streitbeilegung / Mediation
„Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2022“
Schiedsverfahren / Streitbeilegung / Mediation
„Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2021“
Schiedsverfahren / Streitbeilegung / Mediation
„Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2020“
Schiedsverfahren / Streitbeilegung / Mediation
„Deutschlands Beste Anwälte 2019“
Schiedsverfahren / Streitbeilegung / Mediation

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FOCUS

„Top-Wirtschaftskanzlei 2023“
Schlichtung / Mediation
„Top-Wirtschaftskanzlei 2022“
Schlichtung / Mediation
„Top-Wirtschaftskanzlei 2021“
Schlichtung / Mediation
„Top-Wirtschaftskanzlei 2020“
Schlichtung / Mediation
„Top-Wirtschaftskanzlei 2019“
Schlichtung / Mediation

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The Legal 500 Germany 2022

Thanks to a clear specialization, the firm has a lot of know-how in the field of dispute resolution, especially in arbitration proceedings. The three name partners are an excellent choice especially when appointing arbitrators.”

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The Legal 500 EMEA 2021

“Christian Borris, Rudolf Hennecke and Sebastian Kneisel are established arbitrators, who are regularly appointed in a multitude of proceedings"

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JUVE German Commercial Law Firms 2020/2021

“high level of specialization, well-coordinated team”

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The Legal 500 Germany 2020

“The three name partners in particular are extremely experienced in conducting and settling disputes. The law firm combines the in-depth expertise and quality of a large law firm with the flexibility of a boutique.”

“A law firm that has swiftly made a name for itself in the market with a clear focus on arbitration, an area in which it has great expertise.”

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JUVE Handbuch 2019/2020

„Die Konfliktlösungsboutique ist im Markt eine anerkannte Größe."

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The Legal 500 Deutschland 2019

Die Streitbeilegungsboutique Borris Hennecke Kneisel ist im „Bereich der Parteivertretung sehr erfahren und hochkompetent“. Das Team hat vor allem Erfahrung in den Bereichen Post-M&A, Energie und Anlagenbau; die Namenspartner werden auch des Öfteren als Schiedsrichter mandatiert.

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The Legal 500 Germany 2018

“The dispute resolution boutique Borris Hennecke Kneisel “has managed to establish itself within a very short period of time in the German and international arbitration market”. It is praised for its “responsiveness and a pragmatic and efficient approach”. In addition to its reputation for counsel work, mainly in corporate and post-M&A disputes, the team also has “three outstanding arbitrators” who “conduct arbitral proceedings with dedication and passion.”

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JUVE Awards 2017

nominiert als Kanzlei des Jahres für Dispute Resolution

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WirtschaftsWoche

„Top Kanzlei 2021“
Schiedsverfahren

Location

Our office building is located in Cologne Rheinauhafen. In the underground car park please take the direction „Museen“, which is marked in red. The entry to our office building is right in front of the exit (stairways) 1.04. You will find a lift at the exit 1.03.

Im Zollhafen 6
50678 Cologne
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T +49 221 716 13 000
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