The Global Arbitration Practice is pleased to announce that Dr Mathias Wittinghofer has joined the firm as a partner in its global dispute resolution practice. Mathias will be based in Frankfurt.

Mathias is dual qualified as a German attorney at law and a solicitor in England and Wales.  He has extensive international arbitration experience with a particular specialism  in disputes involving the banking and finance sector, as well as merger and acquisition disputes. He has advised on disputes under the rules of all major arbitral institutions, including the ICC, LCIA, and DIS, as well as ad hoc arbitrations under the UNCITRAL Rules.  His clients include banks, private equity firms and other members of the banking and finance industry, as well as major corporations.  He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and sits as an arbitrator.  He is also a lecturer on international arbitration at the Goethe University in Frankfurt.

Mathias' arrival in the firm's Frankfurt office signals a further expansion of Herbert Smith Freehills' German capability.  He is the fourth partner to join the firm's Frankfurt office since it opened for business in April 2013 and the first disputes partner.

Head of the global arbitration practice, Paula Hodges, comments: "We are delighted to welcome Mathias to the team.  He has excellent international arbitration experience and is a strong addition to our global practice.  We look forward to working with Mathias".

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