Dr. Gerrit Niehoff
Counsel
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern
Biography
Dr. Gerrit Niehoff is a counsel in Baker McKenzie’s Frankfurt office. He is a seasoned practitioner in international arbitration and commercial litigation. Having been seconded to the legal department of a global biotech company, Gerrit benefits from the in-house perspective when advising clients and helping them resolve their disputes. He is a regular speaker on international arbitration and frequently publishes in this field. Gerrit has been recognized as "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers/Handelsblatt for International Arbitration, Litigation and Mediation since 2021.
Practice Focus
Gerrit advises clients mainly on international arbitration matters. He represents national and multinational companies with a focus on disputes in the healthcare industry and disputes resulting from complex contracts (such as distribution, supply, licensing and R&D contracts). Moreover, Gerrit also has experience in handling Post M&A disputes and complex construction disputes.
Representative Legal Matters
- Representing a distributor of aesthetic medicines in preparation of an ICC arbitration concerning defects of the product and claims resulting from the termination of the supply agreement for material breach (amount in dispute > EUR 20 million).
- Representing a global biotech company in a multi-jurisdictional litigation resulting from breaches of a supply agreement for a blood plasma product (amount in dispute > EUR 2 million).
- Representing a European healthcare company in enforcement proceedings concerning a VIAC Award in Germany (amount in dispute > EUR 2 million).
- Representing a global private equity investor in an ICC arbitration concerning breaches of warranties and closing date accounts (amount in dispute > EUR 300 million).
- Representing a private equity firm in a Post M&A dispute concerning breaches of indemnification clauses in the SPA (amount in dispute EUR 15 million).
- Representing a German power plant owner in a DIS arbitration with a leading construction company concerning various defects in a large power plant project (amount in dispute > EUR 100 million).
- Represented a global healthcare company in an ICC arbitration concerning alleged violations of a supply agreement regarding biochemical products in light of the COVID-19 pandemic (amount in dispute > 2 million).
- Represented a Taiwanese pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration regarding the licensing of a drug and regulatory issues of marketing authorizations in Europe and the US (amount in dispute > EUR 1.5 billion).
- Represented a global biotech company in preparation of a potential arbitration arising from a supply agreement in connection with minimum purchase volumes (amount in dispute > EUR 50 million).
- Represented a European lighting company in an international litigation arising out of a cross-license agreement (amount in dispute > EUR 8 million).
- Reached a favorable settlement for a Swiss R&D company in various related IP litigations regarding patent infringement and damages resulting from this infringement against German competitor (amount in dispute > EUR 50 million).
- Reached a favorable settlement for a global pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration seated in Tokyo regarding damages for breach of a license agreement (amount in dispute > USD 20 million).
- Represented a German power plant owner in an ICC arbitration about the breach of various performance guarantees (amount in dispute > EUR 140 million).
Professional Honors
- Ones to Watch for International Arbitration, Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation, Best Lawyers/Handelsblatt since 2021
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Licensing Executives Society - Member
- German Institution of Arbitration (DIS) - Member
- DIS 40 - Member
- German-American Lawyers’ Association (DAJV) - Member
- HKIAC’s HK45 - Member
Admissions
- Germany (2016)
Education
- Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt (Second State Exam) (2016)
- University of Passau (Dr. iur.) (2014)
- University of Passau (First State Exam) (2012)
- University of London (Diploma in Law) (2009)
Languages
- English
- German
Previous Offices
- New York
Geschäftsführer: Dr. Alexander Wolff, Dr. Oliver Socher, Dr. Christian Vocke
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern is registered with the Local Court of Frankfurt/Main (registered seat) HRB 123975. It is associated with Baker & McKenzie International, a Verein organized under the laws of Switzerland.