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She also engaged with foreign government officials and industry experts as part of a U.S. government team involved in White House trade initiatives.\nChristine was recommended by Legal 500 U.S. in the International Trade category. She is recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers U.S.A. in the International Trade: Export Controls \u0026amp; Economic Sanctions category. Partner Leading Partner, International Trade and National Security: Customs, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Legal 500 USA (2025) \"Christine has a deep understanding of this area of law and gets all aspects.\" Chambers USA, Nationwide (2025) “She has a phenomenal grasp of the law and her guidance reliably balances the practicalities of our business with...” Chambers USA (2023) “Christine explores legal options with clients to meet business needs and legal obligations.” Chambers USA (2023) “She is able to give practical advice which is solution-orientated.” Chambers USA (2023) “Christine Savage is an expert's expert. She is thorough, business-minded and risk-focused in her advice.”  Chambers USA (2022) “She is extremely effective and extraordinarily knowledgeable about export controls issues.” Chambers Global (2022) Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade: Export Controls \u0026amp; Economic Sanctions  Chambers Global, USA (2012, 2018-2025) Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade: Export Controls \u0026amp; Economic Sanctions Chambers USA, Nationwide (2010-2011, 2017-2025) “Exceptionally well versed in various trade regulations and has provided very insightful counsel...” Chambers USA (2018) Top Rated International Lawyer Super Lawyers, Washington, D.C. Recognized Practitioner Legal 500 US University of Michigan University of Michigan Law School Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade District of Columbia New York The District of Columbia Bar United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Court of International Trade American Bar Association, International Trade Section, Export Committee Assisted energy, infrastructure, defense, and biotechnology companies in evaluating their export controls and compliance procedures for purposes of positioning their investment strategies for clearance by CFIUS. Represented several U.S. and non-U.S. aerospace and defense companies in conducting internal investigations of export control and economic sanctions laws and preparing voluntary disclosures before the Bureau of Industry and Security, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. Representing companies in the FinTech industry with respect to economic sanctions compliance before OFAC, including responding to government subpoenas, penalty actions, conducting internal investigations, helping to design effective compliance programs, and addressing novel licensing issues. Assisted in obtaining clearance by CFIUS for companies in sensitive sectors, including defense, critical technology, and critical infrastructure industries of foreign investment, including addressing issues related to Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence, as well as assisting the companies in negotiating mitigation agreements with the U.S. government. Assisted numerous clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device and agricultural industries in obtaining licenses from OFAC for the sale of products in sanctioned countries, including Cuba, Iran and Syria, as well as assisting companies in designing compliance procedures to use existing U.S. government general licenses and license exceptions in a lawful manner.","searchable_name":"Christine E. Savage","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":444107,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":2780,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJohn Savage KC is a partner in our Paris and London offices, specializing in international arbitration. John has represented clients in approximately 200 arbitrations around the world in 30\u0026nbsp;years of practice. He has particular expertise in complex, high-stakes corporate, investment and projects disputes, with an emphasis on the oil and gas, mining and power sectors. John has been lauded in the directories as \"a tremendously effective advocate\" with \"real global stature in arbitration.\" John was previously a vice president of the SIAC Court of Arbitration and a Director of the SIAC.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has worked for high-profile clients including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, GE, Samsung C\u0026amp;T and Shell, and his recent successes for clients include some of the largest awards handed down in international arbitration. He also has substantial experience in mediation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn is a King's\u0026nbsp;Counsel in England, was admitted as a member of the Paris bar in 1997 and was one of the first foreign lawyers to gain rights of audience at the Singapore International Commercial Court. John spent 12 years in Singapore establishing himself as one of the leading arbitration lawyers in Asia, and has also practiced arbitration in Paris and Washington DC. John studied law and was admitted to practice in England and France and is equally comfortable in common and civil law environments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has been recognized for many years by Chambers Global as one of the world's top arbitration lawyers. Among recent accolades, legal directories describe John as \"a tremendously effective advocate and fine arbitrator\" with \"real global stature in arbitration,\" \"a gifted strategist,\" \"hugely respected and extremely well-regarded\" and \"a talented advocate whose clear and effective arguments are often case-winning interventions.\" Legal 500 (2021) observes that\u0026nbsp;John \"is the type of lawyer that comes into the case at the appropriate time, learns everything, dispenses sage advice and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\u0026rdquo; and that John \"has the ability to absorb a lot of material in a short amount of time. He sees a case from the lens of an arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues that the arbitrators will focus on in deciding a case.\u0026rdquo; Chambers (2020) writes, \u0026ldquo;He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;From a client perspective, you couldn't want anyone better. He gives everything to a case.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"john-savage","email":"jsavage@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChevron\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Manila against the Republic of the Philippines concerning the Malampaya gas project. Our clients secured an award valued at over US$ 4 billion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a multibillion dollar ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Netherlands-Philippines bilateral investment treaty concerning the mistreatment of Shell\u0026rsquo;s investment in the Malampaya gas-to-power project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCA Investment\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Sao Paulo against J\u0026amp;F Investimentos concerning the acquisition of Eldorado, a large Brazilian pulp company. Our client has secured a partial award valued at billions of US dollars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ea consortium of energy companies\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an LNG price review arbitration in Singapore against an Asian buyer. Our clients secured an award of most of the relief sought plus costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGE Hitachi Nuclear Energy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Taipei against Taiwan Power Company, concerning the design and construction of the Lungmen nuclear power plant in Taiwan. Our client secured an award of substantially all relief sought, including payment of US$ 158 million, which was received in full, and the dismissal of counterclaims valued at US$ 350 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSL Mining\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eGerald International\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in ICC and ICSID arbitrations against the Republic of Sierra Leone, concerning the mistreatment by the state of our clients\u0026rsquo; investments in the Marampa Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone. Over US$ 1.5 billion is in dispute, and SL Mining has already secured two favourable partial awards, as well as related judgments from the English High Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInterGlobe Enterprises\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an LCIA arbitration against Rakesh Gangwal and related parties in relation to the ownership and management of IndiGo, India\u0026rsquo;s largest airline. The arbitration is seated in New Delhi and administered by the LCIA. The claimants seek damages of US$600 million as well as declarative and injunctive relief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCurrently representing a\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ebuyer of LNG\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in a price review arbitration under the ICC rules in London against a Middle Eastern seller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003ean Indian business house\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against its European joint venture partner. Indian law governed. Our client secured declaratory relief valued at over US$200 million and an award of US$5 million in costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eDow Chemical\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as claimant in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over US$2.4 billion\u0026mdash;one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received US$2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eone of the world\u0026rsquo;s largest multinationals\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as claimant in an HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong against a publicly-traded Chinese joint venture party in the renewable energy sector. New York law governed. The Tribunal awarded our client over US$360 million (100% of relief claimed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eConocoPhillips China\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in two SIAC arbitrations in Singapore against an independent gas producer and its parent company. The dispute concerned coalbed methane assets in East Asia. 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All claims against the client were dismissed and it secured an award of all of its costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eMalaysian Historical Salvors\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong data-redactor-tag=\"strong\"\u003eSGS\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung C\u0026amp;T Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in multiple arbitrations and adjudications against different parties arising out of the engineering and construction of the Roy Hill Iron Ore project in Western Australia. 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He has a mastery of the facts and cuts straight to what's important.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide 2024"},{"title":"\"He is a very astute, commercial lawyer.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2024"},{"title":"\"Experience, wisdom and unruffled.\"","detail":"Legal 500, 2024"},{"title":"\"He is a formidable advocate.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)"},{"title":"\"Measured, thoughtful and thinks deeply about opening cases.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)"},{"title":"\"His particular strengths are his strategy, cross-examination and he commands the respect of clients and co-counsel\"","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)"},{"title":"\"He has an incredible and well-deserved reputation.\" ","detail":"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)"},{"title":"\"He's an excellent cross-examiner who commands the respect of clients and co-counsel.\" ","detail":"Chambers UK (2022)"},{"title":"\"Very measured and thoughtful. He's someone who thinks deeply about how to make an opening case.\" ","detail":"Chambers UK (2022)"},{"title":"\"A master strategist, a terrific advocate, and truly among the best globally of his generation of practitioners\" ","detail":"Legal 500 UK (2022)"},{"title":"\"Comes into the case at the appropriate time and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\" ","detail":"Legal 500, 2021"},{"title":"“He sees a case from the lens of an a arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues.\"","detail":"Legal 500, 2021"},{"title":"\"He is exceptionally good. 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John has been lauded in the directories as \"a tremendously effective advocate\" with \"real global stature in arbitration.\" John was previously a vice president of the SIAC Court of Arbitration and a Director of the SIAC.[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has worked for high-profile clients including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, GE, Samsung C\u0026amp;T and Shell, and his recent successes for clients include some of the largest awards handed down in international arbitration. He also has substantial experience in mediation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn is a King's\u0026nbsp;Counsel in England, was admitted as a member of the Paris bar in 1997 and was one of the first foreign lawyers to gain rights of audience at the Singapore International Commercial Court. John spent 12 years in Singapore establishing himself as one of the leading arbitration lawyers in Asia, and has also practiced arbitration in Paris and Washington DC. John studied law and was admitted to practice in England and France and is equally comfortable in common and civil law environments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn has been recognized for many years by Chambers Global as one of the world's top arbitration lawyers. Among recent accolades, legal directories describe John as \"a tremendously effective advocate and fine arbitrator\" with \"real global stature in arbitration,\" \"a gifted strategist,\" \"hugely respected and extremely well-regarded\" and \"a talented advocate whose clear and effective arguments are often case-winning interventions.\" Legal 500 (2021) observes that\u0026nbsp;John \"is the type of lawyer that comes into the case at the appropriate time, learns everything, dispenses sage advice and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\u0026rdquo; and that John \"has the ability to absorb a lot of material in a short amount of time. He sees a case from the lens of an arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues that the arbitrators will focus on in deciding a case.\u0026rdquo; Chambers (2020) writes, \u0026ldquo;He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes\u0026rdquo; and \u0026ldquo;From a client perspective, you couldn't want anyone better. He gives everything to a case.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eRepresented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eShell\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eChevron\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an ICC arbitration in Manila against the Republic of the Philippines concerning the Malampaya gas project. 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He has a mastery of the facts and cuts straight to what's important.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Europe-Wide 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"He is a very astute, commercial lawyer.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Experience, wisdom and unruffled.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500, 2024\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"He is a formidable advocate.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Measured, thoughtful and thinks deeply about opening cases.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"His particular strengths are his strategy, cross-examination and he commands the respect of clients and co-counsel\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"He has an incredible and well-deserved reputation.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Europe-Wide (2023)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"He's an excellent cross-examiner who commands the respect of clients and co-counsel.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers UK (2022)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Very measured and thoughtful. He's someone who thinks deeply about how to make an opening case.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers UK (2022)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"A master strategist, a terrific advocate, and truly among the best globally of his generation of practitioners\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 UK (2022)\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Comes into the case at the appropriate time and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500, 2021\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"“He sees a case from the lens of an a arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500, 2021\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes.\\\" \", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"One of the best advocates in the market... a very good cross-examiner.\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global, 2020\"}{{ FIELD }}Represented Shell and Chevron in an ICC arbitration in Manila against the Republic of the Philippines concerning the Malampaya gas project. Our clients secured an award valued at over US$ 4 billion.{{ FIELD }}Currently representing Shell in a multibillion dollar ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Netherlands-Philippines bilateral investment treaty concerning the mistreatment of Shell’s investment in the Malampaya gas-to-power project.{{ FIELD }}Currently representing CA Investment in an ICC arbitration in Sao Paulo against J\u0026amp;F Investimentos concerning the acquisition of Eldorado, a large Brazilian pulp company. Our client has secured a partial award valued at billions of US dollars.{{ FIELD }}Represented a consortium of energy companies in an LNG price review arbitration in Singapore against an Asian buyer. Our clients secured an award of most of the relief sought plus costs.{{ FIELD }}Represented GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy in an ICC arbitration in Taipei against Taiwan Power Company, concerning the design and construction of the Lungmen nuclear power plant in Taiwan. Our client secured an award of substantially all relief sought, including payment of US$ 158 million, which was received in full, and the dismissal of counterclaims valued at US$ 350 million.{{ FIELD }}Currently representing SL Mining and Gerald International in ICC and ICSID arbitrations against the Republic of Sierra Leone, concerning the mistreatment by the state of our clients’ investments in the Marampa Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone. Over US$ 1.5 billion is in dispute, and SL Mining has already secured two favourable partial awards, as well as related judgments from the English High Court.{{ FIELD }}Currently representing InterGlobe Enterprises in an LCIA arbitration against Rakesh Gangwal and related parties in relation to the ownership and management of IndiGo, India’s largest airline. The arbitration is seated in New Delhi and administered by the LCIA. The claimants seek damages of US$600 million as well as declarative and injunctive relief.{{ FIELD }}Currently representing a buyer of LNG in a price review arbitration under the ICC rules in London against a Middle Eastern seller.{{ FIELD }}Represented an Indian business house in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against its European joint venture partner. Indian law governed. Our client secured declaratory relief valued at over US$200 million and an award of US$5 million in costs.{{ FIELD }}Represented Dow Chemical as claimant in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over US$2.4 billion—one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received US$2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC.{{ FIELD }}Represented one of the world’s largest multinationals as claimant in an HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong against a publicly-traded Chinese joint venture party in the renewable energy sector. New York law governed. The Tribunal awarded our client over US$360 million (100% of relief claimed).{{ FIELD }}Represented ConocoPhillips China in two SIAC arbitrations in Singapore against an independent gas producer and its parent company. The dispute concerned coalbed methane assets in East Asia. The tribunal awarded our client US$50 million in damages, interest and costs, and dismissed counterclaims of US$150 million against it. English law governed.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large independent oil company in an UNCITRAL arbitration in London against a Southeast Asian pipeline operator. The tribunal awarded our client over US$70 million plus compound interest and most of its costs. We then represented our client in defeating an action to set aside the award in the English High Court.{{ FIELD }}Represented a U.S. satellite communications provider in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against an Asian customer concerning the termination by the customer of our client’s project for shipboard communications. The client has secured an award of all of the relief it sought.{{ FIELD }}Represented Garanti Koza LLP, a UK construction contractor, in an ICSID arbitration against Turkmenistan arising out of violations by Turkmenistan of its obligations under the UK-Turkmenistan BIT. Our client defeated Turkmenistan’s objections to jurisdiction and secured an award of compensation on the merits.{{ FIELD }}Represented an Asian construction contractor in an ICC arbitration in Asia against a subcontractor arising out of the construction of a port in North Asia. All claims against the client were dismissed and it secured an award of all of its costs.{{ FIELD }}Represented Malaysian Historical Salvors in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia.{{ FIELD }}Represented SGS as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed).{{ FIELD }}Represented Samsung C\u0026amp;T Corporation in multiple arbitrations and adjudications against different parties arising out of the engineering and construction of the Roy Hill Iron Ore project in Western Australia. Over US$1 billion was in dispute.{{ FIELD }}John Savage KC is a partner in our Paris and London offices, specializing in international arbitration. John has represented clients in approximately 200 arbitrations around the world in 30 years of practice. He has particular expertise in complex, high-stakes corporate, investment and projects disputes, with an emphasis on the oil and gas, mining and power sectors. John has been lauded in the directories as \"a tremendously effective advocate\" with \"real global stature in arbitration.\" John was previously a vice president of the SIAC Court of Arbitration and a Director of the SIAC.\nJohn has worked for high-profile clients including Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow Chemical, GE, Samsung C\u0026amp;T and Shell, and his recent successes for clients include some of the largest awards handed down in international arbitration. He also has substantial experience in mediation.\nJohn is a King's Counsel in England, was admitted as a member of the Paris bar in 1997 and was one of the first foreign lawyers to gain rights of audience at the Singapore International Commercial Court. John spent 12 years in Singapore establishing himself as one of the leading arbitration lawyers in Asia, and has also practiced arbitration in Paris and Washington DC. John studied law and was admitted to practice in England and France and is equally comfortable in common and civil law environments.\nJohn has been recognized for many years by Chambers Global as one of the world's top arbitration lawyers. Among recent accolades, legal directories describe John as \"a tremendously effective advocate and fine arbitrator\" with \"real global stature in arbitration,\" \"a gifted strategist,\" \"hugely respected and extremely well-regarded\" and \"a talented advocate whose clear and effective arguments are often case-winning interventions.\" Legal 500 (2021) observes that John \"is the type of lawyer that comes into the case at the appropriate time, learns everything, dispenses sage advice and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.” and that John \"has the ability to absorb a lot of material in a short amount of time. He sees a case from the lens of an arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues that the arbitrators will focus on in deciding a case.” Chambers (2020) writes, “He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes” and “From a client perspective, you couldn't want anyone better. He gives everything to a case.” John Savage Partner \"We are truly privileged to have him on our side.\" Chambers Europe-Wide 2024 \"His invaluable counsel and advocacy finds its source in his extensive experience in arbitration across the globe.\"  Chambers Europe-Wide 2024 \"He is a class act. He has a mastery of the facts and cuts straight to what's important.\" Chambers Europe-Wide 2024 \"He is a very astute, commercial lawyer.\" Chambers Global, 2024 \"Experience, wisdom and unruffled.\" Legal 500, 2024 \"He is a formidable advocate.\" Chambers Europe-Wide (2023) \"Measured, thoughtful and thinks deeply about opening cases.\" Chambers Europe-Wide (2023) \"His particular strengths are his strategy, cross-examination and he commands the respect of clients and co-counsel\" Chambers Europe-Wide (2023) \"He has an incredible and well-deserved reputation.\"  Chambers Europe-Wide (2023) \"He's an excellent cross-examiner who commands the respect of clients and co-counsel.\"  Chambers UK (2022) \"Very measured and thoughtful. He's someone who thinks deeply about how to make an opening case.\"  Chambers UK (2022) \"A master strategist, a terrific advocate, and truly among the best globally of his generation of practitioners\"  Legal 500 UK (2022) \"Comes into the case at the appropriate time and then advocates on your behalf in a manner that never fails to impress.\"  Legal 500, 2021 “He sees a case from the lens of an a arbitrator, which makes him brilliant in anticipating the important issues.\" Legal 500, 2021 \"He is exceptionally good. He's very astute, strategic and a very formidable litigator of large disputes.\"  Chambers Global, 2020 \"One of the best advocates in the market... a very good cross-examiner.\" Chambers Global, 2020 Guildhall University, London  King's College, University of London, UK  Université Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne  England and Wales France Represented Shell and Chevron in an ICC arbitration in Manila against the Republic of the Philippines concerning the Malampaya gas project. Our clients secured an award valued at over US$ 4 billion. Currently representing Shell in a multibillion dollar ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines under the Netherlands-Philippines bilateral investment treaty concerning the mistreatment of Shell’s investment in the Malampaya gas-to-power project. Currently representing CA Investment in an ICC arbitration in Sao Paulo against J\u0026amp;F Investimentos concerning the acquisition of Eldorado, a large Brazilian pulp company. Our client has secured a partial award valued at billions of US dollars. Represented a consortium of energy companies in an LNG price review arbitration in Singapore against an Asian buyer. Our clients secured an award of most of the relief sought plus costs. Represented GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy in an ICC arbitration in Taipei against Taiwan Power Company, concerning the design and construction of the Lungmen nuclear power plant in Taiwan. Our client secured an award of substantially all relief sought, including payment of US$ 158 million, which was received in full, and the dismissal of counterclaims valued at US$ 350 million. Currently representing SL Mining and Gerald International in ICC and ICSID arbitrations against the Republic of Sierra Leone, concerning the mistreatment by the state of our clients’ investments in the Marampa Iron Ore Project in Sierra Leone. Over US$ 1.5 billion is in dispute, and SL Mining has already secured two favourable partial awards, as well as related judgments from the English High Court. Currently representing InterGlobe Enterprises in an LCIA arbitration against Rakesh Gangwal and related parties in relation to the ownership and management of IndiGo, India’s largest airline. The arbitration is seated in New Delhi and administered by the LCIA. The claimants seek damages of US$600 million as well as declarative and injunctive relief. Currently representing a buyer of LNG in a price review arbitration under the ICC rules in London against a Middle Eastern seller. Represented an Indian business house in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against its European joint venture partner. Indian law governed. Our client secured declaratory relief valued at over US$200 million and an award of US$5 million in costs. Represented Dow Chemical as claimant in an ICC arbitration in London against Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), which is wholly-owned by the State of Kuwait, arising out of a wide-ranging joint venture agreement. English law governed. The tribunal awarded our client damages, interest and costs of over US$2.4 billion—one of the largest arbitration awards in history. Dow received US$2.2 billion in a direct cash payment from PIC. Represented one of the world’s largest multinationals as claimant in an HKIAC arbitration in Hong Kong against a publicly-traded Chinese joint venture party in the renewable energy sector. New York law governed. The Tribunal awarded our client over US$360 million (100% of relief claimed). Represented ConocoPhillips China in two SIAC arbitrations in Singapore against an independent gas producer and its parent company. The dispute concerned coalbed methane assets in East Asia. The tribunal awarded our client US$50 million in damages, interest and costs, and dismissed counterclaims of US$150 million against it. English law governed. Represented a large independent oil company in an UNCITRAL arbitration in London against a Southeast Asian pipeline operator. The tribunal awarded our client over US$70 million plus compound interest and most of its costs. We then represented our client in defeating an action to set aside the award in the English High Court. Represented a U.S. satellite communications provider in an ICC arbitration in Singapore against an Asian customer concerning the termination by the customer of our client’s project for shipboard communications. The client has secured an award of all of the relief it sought. Represented Garanti Koza LLP, a UK construction contractor, in an ICSID arbitration against Turkmenistan arising out of violations by Turkmenistan of its obligations under the UK-Turkmenistan BIT. Our client defeated Turkmenistan’s objections to jurisdiction and secured an award of compensation on the merits. Represented an Asian construction contractor in an ICC arbitration in Asia against a subcontractor arising out of the construction of a port in North Asia. All claims against the client were dismissed and it secured an award of all of its costs. Represented Malaysian Historical Salvors in its successful action to annul an ICSID award made in favour of Malaysia. Represented SGS as claimant in its ICSID arbitration against the Republic of the Philippines, resulting in a settlement of CHF 150 million (of CHF 174 million claimed). Represented Samsung C\u0026amp;T Corporation in multiple arbitrations and adjudications against different parties arising out of the engineering and construction of the Roy Hill Iron Ore project in Western Australia. Over US$1 billion was in dispute.","searchable_name":"John Savage, K.C.","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":441657,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":3111,"payload":{"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. 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Excellent, empathetic arbitrator.\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting"},{"title":"\"Dr. Jan Schäfer is an excellent chairman in arbitration hearings.\" ","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland 2022, Quoting"},{"title":"\"Competent interlocutor\"","detail":"JUVE, 2021/22, Quoting client"},{"title":"\"He takes a sharp yet balanced approach in dealing with parties in arbitrations.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2020"},{"title":"\"Great Arbitrator\"","detail":"JUVE, 2020/21, Quoting competitors"},{"title":"\"Highly Recommended” in Leaders League’s Best Arbitrators in 2019-2020 Germany List","detail":"Leaders League"},{"title":"\"Top-notch counsel\" and a \"go-to arbitrator.\"","detail":"Who's Who Legal Germany, 2020, Quoting peers"},{"title":"\"Approachable and very prompt\" ","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2019, Quoting clients"},{"title":"\"Highly structured referee with a wealth of experience\"","detail":"JUVE, 2024/2025, Quoting competitors"},{"title":"\"Persuasive logical argumentation\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting clients"},{"title":"\"One of the leading arbitrators\"","detail":"Legal 500 Deutschland, 2019, Quoting competitors"},{"title":"\"Fast, precise, professional“ ","detail":"JUVE, 2018/2019, Quoting competitors"},{"title":"\"[He] is commercial but also has an in-depth knowledge of the law.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2017"},{"title":"\"One of the strongest practitioners in Germany.\"","detail":"International Who's Who of Commercial Arbitration, 2015"},{"title":"\"Expansive advocacy skills\" and \"good commercial understanding.”","detail":"Who's Who Legal Germany, 2014, Quoting peers"},{"title":"\"He does not look to escalate situations, but to help us save on legal fees.\"","detail":"Chambers Global, 2014"},{"title":"\"Clients appreciate [him] for his efficiency and pragmatic approach.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2014"},{"title":"\"[He] is calm, convincing and firm.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2013"},{"title":"\"A great orator who can convince other people.\"","detail":"Chambers Europe, 2012"},{"title":"45 Under 45","detail":"Global Arbitration Review, 2011"},{"title":"Gillis Wetter Prize - London Court of International Arbitration, 2001","detail":"London Court of International Arbitration, 2001"}],"linked_in_url":null,"seodescription":null,"primary_title_id":15,"translated_fields":{"de":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eJan K. 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 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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. 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Spalding's Frankfurt office and leads the firm's German tax practice. With more than 25 years of experience, his practice focuses on transactions, including financing structures and fund structuring for the real estate, energy and infrastructure, financial services, and other industries. He advises closed-end and open-end German and international investment and private equity funds, high-net-worth individuals and family offices on domestic and cross-border tax matters and tax optimization. Axel also represents clients in proceedings before German tax authorities and courts. \nAxel has extensive experience representing financial institutions, investment funds, including family offices and companies in the renewables/hydrogen industry with their particularities with respect to both tax and non-tax issues and requirement in Germany and the European Union and serves as a strategic advisor to non-EU companies with business interest in the region.\nWith more than 25 years of experience as lawyer and tax advisor as well as tax officer with the German tax authorities, Axel not only has extensive experience in legal counselling, but also has in-depth knowledge of the internal processes of tax administration and issues related to the practical implementation of tax compliance structures.\nAxel has been recognized by JUVE Tax, International Tax Review, Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers among Germany's best tax lawyers.\nAxel has been a member of the advisory board at the Academy of the Real Estate Industry (ADI) for many years, where he also regularly lectures on real estate tax law. 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