German Arbitration

International Arbitration

Your Partner in International Arbitration

We are a leading expert witness team in the DACH region, offering unparalleled expertise and experience in international arbitration. We understand that technical excellence can only be maximised if accompanied by excellent professional delivery, ensuring that our work outputs are clear, compelling and easy to follow.

Our Experts

Unrivaled Expertise in the DACH Region

Our team consists of 30 highly qualified professionals, making it the largest of its kind in the DACH region. No competitor in the region offers such a comprehensive and diverse group of experts.

Professional Expertise

Experts in engineering, construction, finance, and economics, with Chartered Accountants and CFA Charterholders.

Academic Expertise

Several team members hold doctoral degrees, contributing deep academic knowledge to our work.

International Representation

Our experts with roots in more than ten countries are fluent in thirteen languages, ensuring seamless global communication.

Recognized Leaders

Five of our experts are ranked in the Lexology Index, including two Global Elite Thought Leaders in arbitration, one of them being named "Europe Construction Expert of the Year 2025".

PhD Specialists

Five team members hold PhDs, bringing advanced expertise to complex disputes.

Extensive Testimony Experience

Our Experience

Our testifying experts bring between 10 and 25 years of hands-on experience in their respective fields, ensuring deep industry knowledge and credibility in international arbitration cases.

Proven Track Record

With over 60 testimonies in high-stakes international arbitration proceedings, our experts have a reputation for delivering clear, compelling, and technically sound analyses.

Professional Qualifications

Technical Qualifications

PhDs, certified project managers, degrees in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, construction and real estate management, construction law and fully qualified lawyers

Academic Excellence & Professional Financial Qualifications

PhDs, Chartered Accountants, Chartered Financial Analysts, degrees in Economics, Finance, Accounting and Business

Recognition

Testimonial Highlights

Dr. Ekaterina Lohwasser

Senior Managing Director, Economic and Financial Consulting

Ekaterina delivers top-notch expert advice in quantum damage assessments.

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TRUSTED EXPERTISE

Local Experts with Global Impact

Out of the DACH region, we bring experience in 25+ regional markets around the world, providing a truly international perspective.

by the numbers

Trusted by Leading Law Firms

93%

Work with 93% of the Top-Ranked Law Firms

We have collaborated with 93% of top-ranked German law firms, as recognized by Juve´s Gemany arbitration ranking.

45+

Work with over 45 Law Firms across the DACH Region

Our experts have worked with over 45 leading law firms across the DACH region and globally, ensuring seamless collaboration.

Matters Handled

Proven Track Record

25+

Average arbitration cases handled per year

We handle an average of 25+ arbitration cases each year, spanning various industries and jurisdictions.

€B+

Provide expert analysis for multi-billion-euro disputes

Our team provides expert evidence in arbitrations ranging from €10 million to multi-billion-euro disputes.

Our professionals include attorneys, along with technical experts and creatives, able to support one party, in the manner common in U.S. trials, or all parties on a neutral basis. Our most senior consultants are not just managers – they work onsite, applying their many years of experience (25+ years on average) to ensure your success.

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Commercial Arbitration Support

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Specialized Expertise Across Sectors

We excel in both investor and commercial commercial arbitration, in civil and common law disputes. Our access to a global network of subject matter experts across major industries ensures that we deliver seamless integration of technical and market expertise for even the most complex matters.

Breach of contracts

specialization

Breach of contracts

Development & Design Contracts Manufacturing & Supply Agreements Distribution Agreements Shareholder, Franchise and Joint Venture Agreements EPC & EPCm Contracts Lawful & Unlawful Terminations

Post-M&A arbitration

specialization

Post-M&A arbitration

Breach of warranty and culpa in contrahendo claims Accounting malpractice and forensic accounting investigations Purchase price, completion accounts and earnout disputes Material adverse change clauses and ordinary course covenants

Energy disputes

specialization

Energy disputes

Renewable energy Powerplants Gas pricing contracts Oil & Gas Waste management

Projects & Construction

specialization

Projects & Construction

Process industry Rolling stock & Rail Powerplants Infrastructure Shipbuilding Aerospace & Defence

She possesses exceptional business acumen.

She is very experienced and has wide industry knowledge.

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Delay Analysis

Our team’s approach to handling arbitration cases from analysis to testimony:

Expert Witness on Quantum and Delay

Distruption and Loss of Productivity Assessment

Loss of Profit Determination

Expert Witness on Project Management Services

Quantum Assessment

Listed on seven Lexology Index lists including Global Thought Leader rankings.

An excellent expert who is always well prepared and has great expertise.

A brilliant expert who is able to present complicated matters in an understandable and comprehensive way.

Ekaterina delivers top-notch expert advice in quantum damage assessments

Nils Hanfstingl

Managing Director

Thomas Hofbauer is "renowned construction dispute practitioner" and arbitration expert witness. He possesses over two decades of industry experience working on large-scale and cutting-edge international disputes.

The way Thomas presents his conclusions is very impressive.

Thomas is always on my list for complex construction disputes.

Thomas Hofbauer

Senior Managing Director, Head of Continental Europe Construction, Projects & Assets

Europe Construction Expert of the Year 2025.Listed on ten Lexology Index lists including "Client Choice Award 2025".

Dr. Nicole Mörchen is very diligent, calm and organised.

She worked well, even under difficult time constraints.

Ekaterina delivers top-notch expert advice in quantum damage assessments

Dr. Nicole Mörchen

Managing Director

Listed on several Lexology Index lists.

She is very calm under pressure.

Dr. Ekaterina Lohwasser Senior Managing Director +49 89 242120 16 ekaterina.lohwasser@fticonsulting.com

Robert Kueppers Senior Advisor +1 202 312 9100 robert.kueppers@fticonsulting.com

Carl Jenkins Managing Director +1 303 689 8877 carl.jenkins@fticonsulting.com

Thomas Hofbauer Senior Managing Director +49 89 242 120 11 thomas.hofbauer@fticonsulting.com

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Arbitration Arbitration.DACH@fticonsulting.com

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Anke has a brilliant legal mind.

She convices as an expert when providing valuations in an arbitration context.

Anke stands for her extensive experience and service-oriented approach.

Dr. Anke Nestler

Senior Managing Director, Economic and Financial Consulting

Listed on seven Lexology Index lists, including Thought Leader in IP.

Anke is praised for her ability to quickly understand a complicated and extensive set of facts and determine the right assessment strategy.

Intellectual Property

specialization

Intellectual Property

Patent infringement UPC damage awards Loss of reputation Trademark infringement Loss of customer value Value of unauthorised usage or loss of data Damage for loss of know-how Loss of value of IT, Sourcecode, Software Damage caused by preliminary injunctions FRAND Licensing Appropriate License rates