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Ellis, III of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranklin is actively involved in the Atlanta community.\u0026nbsp; Among other activities, he serves on the\u0026nbsp;Young Professionals Advisory Committee of the Atlanta Children's Shelter and coaches the Westminster Schools' high school mock trial team.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":6809}]},"capability_group_id":3},"created_at":"2026-01-02T15:54:16.000Z","updated_at":"2026-01-02T15:54:16.000Z","searchable_text":"Sacha{{ FIELD }}Franklin Sacha defends manufacturers in high-exposure class action and mass tort lawsuits involving automobiles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other consumer products.  \nFranklin has experience in numerous phases of class action litigation, including initial case assessment and motions practice, discovery, settlement, and appeals.  He has particular experience with the automotive industry, having represented clients in class action cases in federal courts throughout the country.  In addition to his class action experience, Franklin has litigated toxic tort cases and general commercial cases, including insurance recovery, antitrust, and professional liability matters.  He also maintains an active appellate practice and has represented clients in the United States Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals, and state appellate courts.\nIn addition to his litigation experience, Franklin has contributed to several treatises covering class action and product liability litigation.  He is a co-author (along with Chilton Varner and Madison Kitchens) of the Eighth Edition of The Product Regulation and Liability Review, which analyzes the current state of product liability law in the United States and numerous other countries.  He has also contributed to chapters on food and drug litigation in the Fifth Edition of the ABA's Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts treatise and third-party payor litigation in the Third Edition of the Regulation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers treatise.\nFranklin graduated from Duke University, summa cum laude, in 2012 with an A.B. in History and Political Science.  He earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2015.  While in law school, Franklin was an Articles Editor on the Virginia Law Review and during his third year served as an appellate intern in the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia.  After graduating from law school, he clerked for Chief Judge Ed Carnes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Judge T.S. Ellis, III of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.\nFranklin is actively involved in the Atlanta community.  Among other activities, he serves on the Young Professionals Advisory Committee of the Atlanta Children's Shelter and coaches the Westminster Schools' high school mock trial team.    Partner Duke University Duke University School of Law University of Virginia University of Virginia School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Georgia Law Clerk, Chief Judge Ed Carnes, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Law Clerk, T.S. Ellis, III, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Law Clerk, Chief Judge Ed Carnes, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit","searchable_name":"John F. 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Sch\u0026auml;fer ist Partner im Frankfurter B\u0026uuml;ro von King \u0026amp; Spalding und leitet die deutsche Konfliktl\u0026ouml;sungspraxis der Kanzlei. Er vertritt ausl\u0026auml;ndische und deutsche Mandanten in deutschen und grenz\u0026uuml;berschreitenden Post-M\u0026amp;A-, Joint-Venture-, Vertriebs-, Verkaufs- und Lizenzangelegenheiten sowie in Streitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit Auslandsinvestitionen, mit Anlagenbau und im Energiebereich. Er tritt vor deutschen Gerichten in erster und zweiter Instanz auf, u.a. bei der Beweisaufnahme f\u0026uuml;r ausl\u0026auml;ndische Verfahren, im einstweiligen Rechtsschutz und bei Vollstreckungsantr\u0026auml;gen und ist ein gefragter internationaler Schiedsrichter.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer vertritt Mandanten als Berater und Anwalt in komplexen und anspruchsvollen Schiedsverfahren, die nach verschiedenen Schiedsgerichtsordnungen durchgef\u0026uuml;hrt werden, darunter die der ICC, der DIS (Deutsche Institution f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit), der SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce) und der ICSID an verschiedenen Gerichtsstandorten. Er hat auch Erfahrung in Ad-hoc-Verfahren nach der UNCITRAL-Schiedsgerichtsordnung.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEr ber\u0026auml;t seine Mandanten regelm\u0026auml;\u0026szlig;ig in Fragen der Compliance und Korruptionspr\u0026auml;vention. In mehreren Post-M\u0026amp;A F\u0026auml;llen hat er zur Strategieabstimmung eng mit Strafverteidigern zusammengearbeitet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer war als Vorsitzender, parteibenannter Schiedsrichter, Einzelschiedsrichter oder Eilschiedsrichter in mehr als 70 Schiedsverfahren unter diversen Schiedsordnungen, einschlie\u0026szlig;lich Ad-hoc-Verfahren, t\u0026auml;tig. Er ber\u0026auml;t seine Mandanten auch bei der effektiven und effizienten Beilegung von Streitigkeiten in fr\u0026uuml;hen Verhandlungsphasen, einschlie\u0026szlig;lich des Einsatzes alternativer Streitbeilegungsverfahren.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer wurde von \u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChambers Europe\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e und anderen f\u0026uuml;hrenden Publikationen als f\u0026uuml;hrender Anwalt im Bereich Konfliktl\u0026ouml;sung und Arbitration anerkannt. Er wurde von \u003cem\u003eHandelsblatt \u003c/em\u003eund \u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers\u003c/em\u003e 2021/22 zum Anwalt des Jahres f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsverfahren augezeichnet. \u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e und \u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e f\u0026uuml;hren Jan K Sch\u0026auml;fer seit vielen Jahren als \"F\u0026uuml;hrenden Namen\" f\u0026uuml;r Schiedsgerichtbarkeit. \u003cem\u003eWirtschaftsWoche\u003c/em\u003e hat Jan K. Sch\u0026auml;fer zum Top Anwalt f\u0026uuml;r Arbitration 2023 ausgezeichnet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEr ist Vorstandsmitglied der DIS, der SCC und der Dutch Arbitration Association und Mitglied der ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. Er spricht Englisch, Deutsch, Niederl\u0026auml;ndisch und etwas Franz\u0026ouml;sisch.\u003c/p\u003e","recognitions":[{"title":"Top Anwalt für Arbitration 2023","detail":"WirtschaftsWoche"},{"title":"\"Most In-Demand Arbitrator\" und \"Arbitration Counsel\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017-2025"},{"title":"\"Führender Name\" im Bereich Streitbeilegung: Arbitration (einschließlich internationaler Arbitration)","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019-2025"},{"title":"\"Führender Name\": Konfliktlösung: Parteivertreter in Schiedsverfahren und Schiedsrichter","detail":"JUVE Handuch Wirtschaftskanzleien, 2007-2024/25"},{"title":"Anwalt des Jahres für Schiedsverfahren","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2021/24"},{"title":"Anwalt des Jahres für Internationale Schiedsverfahren","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2020/21"},{"title":"Geführt unter Deutschland's Besten Anwälten für Schiedsverfahren und Konfliktlösung","detail":"Handelsblatt und Best Lawyers, 2017-2025"},{"title":"„Jan Schaefer conveys the gravitas of an arbitrator really well.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He is very intelligent in how he proceeds with issues and also has a friendly disposition.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He [...] has long experience and knows how to deal with situations and has international experience.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"„He is a very insightful strategic adviser with really good [...] instincts for the best way to manage the dispute.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe 2023, Mandanten"},{"title":"Foreign Expert for Netherlands","detail":"Chambers Global, 2018-2025"},{"title":"„internat. erfahrener Schiedsrichter, sehr gute Verhandlungsführung“","detail":"JUVE 2022/23, Mandant"},{"title":"„Jan Schäfer: Sehr erfahren, vor allem im Bereich Investitionsstreitigkeiten und energierechtlichen Streitigkeiten.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Mandant"},{"title":"„Jan Schäfer ist ein herausragender, sehr erfahrener Anwalt in internationalen Schiedsverfahren. Persönlich sehr angenehm im Umgang. Exzellenter, einfühlsamer Schiedsrichter.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Mandant"},{"title":"45 Under 45","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"Gillis Wetter Prize","detail":"London Court of International Arbitration, 2001"},{"title":"Thought Leader bei Arbitration und Commercial Litigation","detail":"Lexology Index (ehem. Who's Who Legal) 2025"}]},"en":{"bio":"\u003cp style=\"background: white;\"\u003eJan K. Schaefer heads King \u0026amp; Spalding's dispute resolution practice in Germany. He represents foreign and German clients in domestic and international arbitration matters, both commercial and investor-state. He appears before German courts in first- and second-instance matters, including for the taking of evidence for foreign proceedings, interim relief and enforcement applications, and is in high demand as international arbitrator.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith substantial trial and arbitration experience, Jan represents clients in post\u0026ndash;merger and acquisition, joint venture, distribution, sales and license matters, as well as in foreign investment, construction and energy-related disputes, both within Germany and across international borders.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan represents clients as counsel and advocate in complex and high-value domestic and international arbitration proceedings conducted under various arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, DIS (German Institute of Arbitration), SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce), and ICSID in multiple venues. He also has experience in ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan regularly advises clients on compliance and corruption issues. In several post-M\u0026amp;A matters, he has closely cooperated with criminal defense counsel to align strategies.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan has served as chairman, party-appointed, sole or emergency arbitrator in some 70 arbitrations under a variety of rules, including ad hoc proceedings. He also advises clients on effective, efficient resolution of disputes at early stages, including the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan has been recognized as leader in his field by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Global\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eChambers Europe\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJUVE\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eand other leading legal guides. He was named\u0026nbsp;Lawyer of the Year\u0026nbsp;for Arbitration\u0026nbsp;by\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eHandelsblatt\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eBest Lawyers\u0026nbsp;2021/22\u003c/em\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eJUVE\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eLegal 500\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;have been naming\u0026nbsp;Jan a \"Leading Name\" for Arbitration for many years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJan is a board member of the DIS, the SCC and the Dutch Arbitration Association and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. He is a member of the Litigation Committee\u0026nbsp;of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK). He speaks English, German, Dutch and some French.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ejet broker\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a dispute with a major European charter airline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Korean industrial company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration against Egyptian and Kuwaiti respondents, Paris seat, Egyptian law, English language, multimillion contract termination claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Eastern European renewable energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, delivery claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. renewable energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, multimillion price-review dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German insurance company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ad hoc arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, German language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute re call-option.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Dutch construction company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in DIS arbitration proceedings, D\u0026uuml;sseldorf seat, German law, English language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about a net-equity warranty and tort claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German automotive company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC arbitration proceedings, Paris seat, Egyptian law, multimillion distributorship dispute re commission payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Swiss Rules arbitration proceedings, Zurich seat, Swiss law, patent-related dispute re ownership dispute workaround technology under consultancy agreement, co-counsel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Middle Eastern gas company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multimillion price re-opener dispute, preparation of request for arbitration in ICC arbitration proceedings, Geneva seat, New York law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S agricultural company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC arbitration proceedings, Frankfurt-seated, Swiss law, dispute re violation of manufacturing agreement for noncompliance with FDA requirements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003evarious German investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICSID cases against Spain (\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eMathias Kruck and others v. Kingdom of Spain,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman and other investors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICSID case against Italy (\u003cem data-redactor-tag=\"em\"\u003eESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea German utility company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Eastern European company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea U.S. energy company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Dutch construction company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in litigation proceedings before the district court in D\u0026uuml;sseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea managing director\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director\u0026rsquo;s liability.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean international bank\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresenting\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ea Canadian technology company\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSCC arbitration\u003c/strong\u003e, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003emulti-party ICC arbitration\u003c/strong\u003e, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ePolish and German parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParty-appointed arbitrator in a multiparty DIS arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eGerman parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;German law, German language, D\u0026uuml;sseldorf seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParty-appointed arbitrator in a multi-party NAI arbitration,\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eDutch parties,\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Dutch law, English language, Amsterdam seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChairman in an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the European Development Funds, Dutch and Dutch Antilles parties, Dutch Antilles law, English language, Curacao seat, dispute about sewage 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Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25).{{ FIELD }}Representing German and other investors in an ICSID case against Italy (ESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5).{{ FIELD }}Advising a German utility company in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties.{{ FIELD }}Representing an Eastern European company in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich.{{ FIELD }}Representing a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund.{{ FIELD }}Representing a U.S. technology company in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Advising a U.S. energy company on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Dutch construction company in litigation proceedings before the district court in Düsseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Representing a managing director in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director’s liability.{{ FIELD }}Representing an international bank in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a SCC arbitration, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multi-party ICC arbitration, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, Polish and German parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Party-appointed arbitrator in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Düsseldorf seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Party-appointed arbitrator in a multi-party NAI arbitration, Dutch parties, Dutch law, English language, Amsterdam seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the European Development Funds, Dutch and Dutch Antilles parties, Dutch Antilles law, English language, Curacao seat, dispute about sewage plant.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in an ICC arbitration, Russian and German parties, Swedish law, English language, Stockholm seat, dispute about machine sale.{{ FIELD }}Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German and Luxembourg parties, German law, German language, Frankfurt seat, gas price dispute under take-or-pay contract.{{ FIELD }}Sole Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, German and Australian parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, industrial plant dispute in food industry.{{ FIELD }}Jan K. Schaefer heads King \u0026amp; Spalding's dispute resolution practice in Germany. He represents foreign and German clients in domestic and international arbitration matters, both commercial and investor-state. He appears before German courts in first- and second-instance matters, including for the taking of evidence for foreign proceedings, interim relief and enforcement applications, and is in high demand as international arbitrator. \nWith substantial trial and arbitration experience, Jan represents clients in post–merger and acquisition, joint venture, distribution, sales and license matters, as well as in foreign investment, construction and energy-related disputes, both within Germany and across international borders.\nJan represents clients as counsel and advocate in complex and high-value domestic and international arbitration proceedings conducted under various arbitration rules, including those of the ICC, DIS (German Institute of Arbitration), SCC (Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce), and ICSID in multiple venues. He also has experience in ad hoc proceedings under the UNCITRAL Rules.\nJan regularly advises clients on compliance and corruption issues. In several post-M\u0026amp;A matters, he has closely cooperated with criminal defense counsel to align strategies.\nJan has served as chairman, party-appointed, sole or emergency arbitrator in some 70 arbitrations under a variety of rules, including ad hoc proceedings. He also advises clients on effective, efficient resolution of disputes at early stages, including the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques.\nJan has been recognized as leader in his field by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Legal 500, JUVE and other leading legal guides. He was named Lawyer of the Year for Arbitration by Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers 2021/22. JUVE and Legal 500 have been naming Jan a \"Leading Name\" for Arbitration for many years.\nJan is a board member of the DIS, the SCC and the Dutch Arbitration Association and a member of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR. He is a member of the Litigation Committee of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK). He speaks English, German, Dutch and some French.\n  Partner Thought Leader for Arbitration and Commercial Litigation  Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal) 2025 Recognized as \"Leading Individual\" for Dispute Resolution Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019-2025 Arbitration: Leading Names in the Market JUVE Handbook/German Commercial Law Firms, 2007-2024/25 Recognized as \"Most In-Demand Arbitrator\" and \"Arbitration Counsel\" Chambers Global, 2017-2025 Lawyer of the Year for Arbitration Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2021,2024 Lawyer of the Year for International Arbitration Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2020/21 Recognized one of Germany's Best International Arbitration Lawyers Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers, 2017-2025 Foreign Expert for Netherlands  Chambers Global, 2018-2025 \"He is very intelligent in how he proceeds with issues and also has a friendly disposition.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"He is a very insightful strategic adviser with really good [...] instincts for the best way to manage the dispute.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"Jan Schaefer conveys the gravitas of an arbitrator really well.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"International experienced arbitrator, very good proceedings management\" JUVE, 2022/23, Quoting \"He [...] has long experience and knows how to deal with situations and has international experience.\" Chambers Europe 2023, Quoting clients \"Fun to work with, very solutions-oriented, keeps his focus and does not get distracted.\" Chambers Europe, 2022, Quoting \"Jan Schäfer is a top arbitrator.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Very experienced, especially in investment disputes and energy disputes.\" Legal 500 Deutschland, Quoting \"Personally very pleasant to deal with. Excellent, empathetic arbitrator.\" Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Dr. Jan Schäfer is an excellent chairman in arbitration hearings.\"  Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting \"Competent interlocutor\" JUVE, 2021/22, Quoting client \"He takes a sharp yet balanced approach in dealing with parties in arbitrations.\" Chambers Europe, 2020 \"Great Arbitrator\" JUVE, 2020/21, Quoting competitors \"Highly Recommended” in Leaders League’s Best Arbitrators in 2019-2020 Germany List Leaders League \"Top-notch counsel\" and a \"go-to arbitrator.\" Who's Who Legal Germany, 2020, Quoting peers \"Approachable and very prompt\"  Chambers Europe, 2019, Quoting clients \"Highly structured referee with a wealth of experience\" JUVE, 2024/2025, Quoting competitors \"Persuasive logical argumentation\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting clients \"One of the leading arbitrators\" Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting competitors \"Fast, precise, professional“  JUVE, 2018/2019, Quoting competitors \"[He] is commercial but also has an in-depth knowledge of the law.\" Chambers Global, 2017 \"One of the strongest practitioners in Germany.\" International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration, 2015 \"Expansive advocacy skills\" and \"good commercial understanding.” Who's Who Legal Germany, 2014, Quoting peers \"He does not look to escalate situations, but to help us save on legal fees.\" Chambers Global, 2014 \"Clients appreciate [him] for his efficiency and pragmatic approach.\" Chambers Europe, 2014 \"[He] is calm, convincing and firm.\" Chambers Europe, 2013 \"A great orator who can convince other people.\" Chambers Europe, 2012 45 Under 45 Global Arbitration Review, 2011 Gillis Wetter Prize - London Court of International Arbitration, 2001 London Court of International Arbitration, 2001 Frankfurt Frankfurt Court of Appeals Frankfurt, Germany (#135101) Representing a jet broker in a dispute with a major European charter airline. Representing a Korean industrial company in an ICC arbitration against Egyptian and Kuwaiti respondents, Paris seat, Egyptian law, English language, multimillion contract termination claim. Representing an Eastern European renewable energy company in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, delivery claims. Representing a U.S. renewable energy company in DIS arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, English language, multimillion price-review dispute. Representing a German insurance company in ad hoc arbitration proceedings, German seat, German law, German language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute re call-option. Representing a Dutch construction company in DIS arbitration proceedings, Düsseldorf seat, German law, English language, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about a net-equity warranty and tort claims. Representing a German automotive company in ICC arbitration proceedings, Paris seat, Egyptian law, multimillion distributorship dispute re commission payment. Representing a German technology company in Swiss Rules arbitration proceedings, Zurich seat, Swiss law, patent-related dispute re ownership dispute workaround technology under consultancy agreement, co-counsel. Representing a Middle Eastern gas company in a multimillion price re-opener dispute, preparation of request for arbitration in ICC arbitration proceedings, Geneva seat, New York law. Representing a U.S agricultural company in ICC arbitration proceedings, Frankfurt-seated, Swiss law, dispute re violation of manufacturing agreement for noncompliance with FDA requirements. Representing various German investors in ICSID cases against Spain (Mathias Kruck and others v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/23 and KS Invest GmbH and TLS Invest GmbH v. Kingdom of Spain, ICSID Case No. ARB/15/25). Representing German and other investors in an ICSID case against Italy (ESPF Beteiligungs GmbH et al. v. The Italian Republic (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/5). Advising a German utility company in investment disputes with several Eastern European states about ownership unbundling, case assessment, representing in amicable settlement discussions under the Energy Charter Treaty and the pertinent German bilateral investment treaties. Representing an Eastern European company in malpractice proceedings against a law firm relating to an arbitration before the district court of Munich. Representing a German real estate fund in a dispute with a German bank regarding the liquidation of an open-ended fund. Representing a U.S. technology company in Hague Convention proceedings before German courts for the taking of witness evidence for U.S. court proceedings. Advising a U.S. energy company on enforcement in Germany against assets of a Latin American state arising under a commercial arbitration award. Representing a Dutch construction company in litigation proceedings before the district court in Düsseldorf, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Representing a managing director in litigation proceedings before the district court in Cologne, third-party notice in post-M\u0026amp;A dispute about director’s liability. Representing an international bank in recognition and enforcement proceedings of a Luxembourg judgment in Germany under the Brussels Regulation. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Representing a Canadian technology company in independent expert proceedings relating to the sale of a glazing machine. Chairman in a SCC arbitration, Stockholm seat, Swedish law, dispute relating to the telecommunications industry. Chairman in a multi-party ICC arbitration, Vienna seat, Polish law, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Leipzig seat, dispute relating to shareholder information request under corporate law. Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Dortmund seat, dispute relating to wind energy project and insurance claims. Chairman in a multiparty DIS arbitration, Polish and German parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Party-appointed arbitrator in a multiparty DIS arbitration, German parties, German law, German language, Düsseldorf seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Party-appointed arbitrator in a multi-party NAI arbitration, Dutch parties, Dutch law, English language, Amsterdam seat, post-M\u0026amp;A dispute. Chairman in an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the European Development Funds, Dutch and Dutch Antilles parties, Dutch Antilles law, English language, Curacao seat, dispute about sewage plant. Chairman in an ICC arbitration, Russian and German parties, Swedish law, English language, Stockholm seat, dispute about machine sale. Chairman in a DIS arbitration, German and Luxembourg parties, German law, German language, Frankfurt seat, gas price dispute under take-or-pay contract. Sole Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration, German and Australian parties, German law, English language, Frankfurt seat, industrial plant dispute in food industry.","searchable_name":"Jan K. 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Street Law Mock Trial Championship Team, and was the Director of Schools of the only student-ran law school mock trial tournament, the William H. Greenhalgh Mock Trial Competition.  Prior to law school, she was named the first female member of the University of Iowa Mock Trial Hall of Fame.  She is also committed to pro bono work, including assisting DACA applicants with their applications. \nAdmitted in Illinois and New York Jessica Shook lawyer Partner Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center Illinois New York","searchable_name":"Jessica K. Shook","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":436386,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":2856,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003ePeter A. 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In numerous product liability actions filed by individual plaintiffs in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange counties, Peter led a team that successfully formulated an end-game strategy resulting in the statewide dismissals of all plaintiffs’ claims at the pleading stage.{{ FIELD }}Represented SmartHealth Inc., in the defense of the latex glove product liability cases.{{ FIELD }}Healthcare\nAchieved a defense verdict on behalf of a hospital and healthcare system in a qui tam trial involving allegations of healthcare fraud related to licensing and patient steering brought by a Relator and the California Department of Insurance.{{ FIELD }}Represents a South American Public Health Agency in a breach of contract action arising out of its attempted purchase of ventilators to address the Covid-19 health crisis.{{ FIELD }}Toxic Tort – Benzene\nRepresented a number of Fortune and Global 1000 companies, including AkzoNobel, D Aircraft Products, Cytec Industries, Inc., Indopco, Inc., and Chevron U.S.A. 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He obtained a defense verdict for Fiberite after a seven-week jury trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court where plaintiff claimed he developed mesothelioma as a result of exposure to a Fiberite molding compound.{{ FIELD }}Toxic Tort – Agricultural Chemicals\nActed as national counsel for the manufacturer of synthetic pyrethrin pesticides in product liability actions filed throughout the United States.{{ FIELD }}Served as co-counsel on a trial team that obtained a defense verdict in an alleged Paraquat® exposure trial in a California state action.{{ FIELD }}Served on a team that successfully defended Rhone-Poulenc (nka Rhodia) in the personal injury claims of over 400 individuals arising out of a chemical fire at a sulfuric acid regeneration facility in Martinez, California. 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Strotz has been litigating tort, product liability, and commercial matters for over 30 years and has first-chaired dozens of trials in courts throughout California and the U.S.  His cases involve novel medical, scientific and legal issues for global manufacturing companies, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, oil, gas, engineered and specialty materials, paints, and coatings companies.  Peter has acted as national, regional and local trial counsel in a variety of commercial, antitrust, and toxic tort matters.  He is the founding and managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles, California office.\nPeter is a senior member of the firm’s Product Liability Practice, which was selected by Law360 as the Product Liability Group of the Year for seven of the last eight years. In what was recognized as a Top Verdict of 2019 by The Daily Journal, Peter achieved a complete defense verdict on behalf of Prime Healthcare against the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and a Relator in a major Insurance Frauds Prevention Act trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court that established a precedent for healthcare providers facing these types of allegations. 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Acted as California counsel for a major pharmaceutical company in the defense of product liability litigation involving a branded proton pump inhibitor. Represents GlaxoSmithKline in product liability cases in California involving claims of birth defects. Defends a global pharmaceutical company in product liability cases involving the administration of a corticosteroid. Served on the national trial and leadership teams representing a major innovator pharmaceutical company in the defense of claims that an antipsychotic medication causes weight gain, diabetes, and pancreatitis. Defended the manufacturer of a dental anesthetic in product liability cases filed throughout the U.S. Acted as California counsel representing a major innovator pharmaceutical company in the defense of multiple personal injury cases which involved claims that pain pumps cause degeneration of shoulder joint cartilage. Served as California trial counsel for a global brand name pharmaceutical company in an action brought by independent pharmacies alleging a nationwide price-fixing conspiracy among the manufacturers of brand name prescription drugs. Represented The Dow Chemical Company as the alleged successor to the manufacturer of the Salk polio vaccine. In numerous product liability actions filed by individual plaintiffs in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Orange counties, Peter led a team that successfully formulated an end-game strategy resulting in the statewide dismissals of all plaintiffs’ claims at the pleading stage. Represented SmartHealth Inc., in the defense of the latex glove product liability cases. Healthcare\nAchieved a defense verdict on behalf of a hospital and healthcare system in a qui tam trial involving allegations of healthcare fraud related to licensing and patient steering brought by a Relator and the California Department of Insurance. Represents a South American Public Health Agency in a breach of contract action arising out of its attempted purchase of ventilators to address the Covid-19 health crisis. Toxic Tort – Benzene\nRepresented a number of Fortune and Global 1000 companies, including AkzoNobel, D Aircraft Products, Cytec Industries, Inc., Indopco, Inc., and Chevron U.S.A. Inc., in personal injury cases venued in Northern and Southern California, involving claims of exposure to benzene. Toxic Tort – Silica\nLed a team that represented Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Union Oil Company of California and Hewlett-Packard Company in the defense of silica-related product and premises personal injury claims filed in California state court. Toxic Tort – Asbestos\nDefends Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Texaco Inc. in cases involving claims of exposure to asbestos at the Abadan Refinery in Iran in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Won summary judgments in four cases and won appellate arguments in the cases where those summary judgment wins have been appealed. Handled, through trial verdict, asbestos product and premises liability dockets throughout the State of California on behalf of numerous companies, including Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Texaco Inc., Unocal Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company, UOP LLC, The Glidden Company, American Cyanamid Company, Fiberite Inc, Flintkote, Western MacArthur, Baxter Healthcare, The Dow Chemical Company and Rhone-Poulenc, for a period of over 25 years. He obtained a defense verdict for Fiberite after a seven-week jury trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court where plaintiff claimed he developed mesothelioma as a result of exposure to a Fiberite molding compound. Toxic Tort – Agricultural Chemicals\nActed as national counsel for the manufacturer of synthetic pyrethrin pesticides in product liability actions filed throughout the United States. 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He is known for trying—and winning—cases others resolve short of trial, and for guiding clients through complex disputes where reputational, financial, and operational risks are at their highest. \nWill has led numerous jury trials involving mass tort, personal injury, antitrust, False Claims Act, securities fraud, and residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) claims, as well as matters at the intersection of technology, finance, and life sciences. Will served as lead trial counsel in three separate jury trials for the NCAA, including the first two cases to test claims that the NCAA is responsible for concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in college football. The defense verdicts in those matters were widely recognized as landmark results.\nWill has also served as first-chair trial counsel in a series of the most closely watched product liability trials in the country, defending a global consumer products manufacturer against allegations that legacy talc-based products caused asbestos-related disease, including mesothelioma. These cases required juries to assess decades of science, regulatory oversight, and historical manufacturing practices under intense public and media scrutiny. Will achieved highly favorable results in these cases in some of the most difficult jurisdictions in the United States, including Portland, Oregon; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and New Orleans, Louisiana.\nWill’s trial successes have earned significant national recognition. He has been named the National Law Journal’s Winning Litigator of the Year, was a finalist for The American Lawyer’s Litigator of the Year, and received honors including Courtroom View Network’s Most Impressive Defense Verdict, The American Lawyer’s Litigator of the Week, the Daily Journal’s Defense Verdict of the Year, and was recognized by Forbes as one the 100 best lawyers in the United States. Commentators have described his results as “incredible victories” and praised his courtroom approach as that of a trial lawyer “playing to win.”\nClients value Will’s strategic judgment, command of the courtroom, and ability to distill complex factual and scientific issues into compelling narratives that juries understand. He is frequently called upon to step into matters at critical inflection points—when trial is imminent, settlement leverage must be reset, or a decisive courtroom strategy is required. 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