Karl Pörnbacher

Representative experience

Representing an Eastern European state-owned entity in a multi-billion USD ad-hoc arbitration in the oil and gas sector arising out of a Production Sharing Agreement.
 

Representing several international energy companies in disputes in relation to the termination and price revision of oil and gas supply and storage agreements.
 

Representing a construction company in relation to claims for costs and liquidated/delay damages arising out of two offshore windfarm agreements (DIS arbitration, adjudication, ad-hoc mediation).
 

Representing employers and contractors in arbitration, adjudication and mediation in relation to claims for delay, extension of time and damages in connection with offshore windfarm projects.
 

Advising and representing employers in adjudication and arbitration proceedings regarding several wind, water and solar power projects (FIDIC, adjudication, ICC and ad-hoc arbitration).
 

Representing an international aircraft manufacturer in supply chain disputes against European and U.S. suppliers.
 

Representing an Asian technology company against a major German manufacturer of electronic equipment in a post-M&A ICC arbitration related to purchase price adjustment and misrepresentation claims.
 

Representing Eastern European state entities in disputes (negotiation, dispute board/adjudication and arbitration) arising out of infrastructure projects (roads, energy, rail infrastructure).
 

Representing the Slovak Republic in its investment dispute against the Dutch company Achmea before German courts and the European Court of Justice.
 

Advising a number of investors and state entities in relation to claims under a variety of investment protection treaties and laws.
 

Representing an international automotive supplier in an ICC arbitration in relation to the delivery of defective automotive components and related recalls and class actions in the U.S.
 

Acting as chair and co-arbitrator in various international supply chain disputes and international cooperation agreement disputes, including local content issues.