Dr. Anton G. Maurer, LL.M., FCIArb, is a highly accomplished alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional focused on arbitration and resolution of cross-border disputes. Dr. Maurer’s knowledge and proficiency in diverse areas of law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions and commercial agreements of international nature, as a neutral, counsel or attorney have earned him widespread recognition in the field of international arbitration and transactions. His experience covers a broad range of industries, including engineering and construction, machine and machine tool manufacturing, automotive, paper, medical equipment, electrical equipment, energy, pharmaceuticals, consumer industries and telecommunications.

Dr. Maurer's deep appreciation of cultural nuances and understanding of various legal systems—having worked extensively throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe—allow him to navigate complex cross-border matters with ease. He has lived in the U.S., Germany and Switzerland, and is fluent in English and German.

As an arbitrator, Dr. Maurer brings extensive legal knowledge, multijurisdictional experience and industry-specific knowhow to provide fair and effective resolution of disputes. He has been recognized by clients as “world class” with “wide-ranging business knowledge” and “brilliant commercial acumen.” He has been recognized for his preparedness, meticulous approach and integrity, and his “diligent manner” and “commercial approach” allow him to quickly focus on the most relevant materials and issues in any dispute. As counsel, he represented clients in arbitration proceedings under different rules or in ad hoc proceedings in China, England, Germany, India, Italy, Switzerland and the U.S.

Throughout his career, Dr. Maurer has made significant contributions to the development of arbitration law and has been involved in the resolution of complex disputes with global implications. He has received numerous accolades and holds key affiliations with renowned arbitration organizations and institutions. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb) and holds an LL.M. in U.S. and global business law.

In addition to his esteemed professional achievements, Dr. Maurer has authored several publications on international arbitration, further establishing himself as a thought leader and go-to authority in international and domestic arbitration circles.

ADR Experience and Qualifications

• Has worked as neutral or advocate in more than 65 countries and 95 jurisdictions
• Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and graduated with a diploma in international arbitration from the CIArb in London
• Handled disputes as chair, sole arbitrator or as co-arbitrator under the rules of multiple ADR institutions, with arbitration seats including Amsterdam, Cologne, Constance, Frankfurt, Geneva, Kuala Lumpur, London, Seoul and Singapore
• Listed on the panel of arbitrators of institutions in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Latin America, including the German Institution for Arbitration (DIS), International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration (ICC), the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR), the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB), the Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), the Chinese International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC), the Chinese European Arbitration Centre (CEAC), the Shanghai International Arbitration Center (SHIAC), the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center (PDRCI) and the European Latin-American Arbitration Association (ELArb).

Representative Matters

• Business Commercial
• Arbitrator in a distributorship and agency compensation claim between a German company and a U.S. company under German law; seat of arbitration in Malaysia
• Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving a commercial dispute between companies from England, France and Korea under Korean law; seat of arbitration in Switzerland
• Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving a dispute between a U.S. company and a Korean company under CISG; seat of arbitration in Switzerland
• Arbitrator in a KCAB arbitration involving a commercial dispute between an English company and a Korean company under Korean law; seat of arbitration in Korea
• Arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration involving a franchising dispute between a U.S. company and a German company under New York law; seat of arbitration in the Netherlands
• Arbitrator in an ICDR arbitration involving a commercial dispute between a German person and a U.S. company under New York law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Arbitrator in a DIS arbitration involving a commercial dispute between an Italian company and a German company under German law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Arbitrator in a DIS arbitration involving a commercial dispute between a German company and a Danish company
• Counsel in a DIS arbitration involving commercial and design issues dispute between a German supplier and a Hungarian sub-supplier under German law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Counsel in a DIS arbitration involving damages dispute an event organizer and merchandizer under German law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Counsel in an adhoc arbitration involving damages claim between two German companies under German law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Construction
• Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving a dispute related to alleged defects of steel products between a U.S. company and a Korean company under the UN Convention on the Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG); seat of arbitration in Switzerland
• Counsel in an ad hoc arbitration related to violation of performance guarantees of an industrial plant between a German company and a Hungarian company under German law
• Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving a dispute on design and performance of industrial machines and plant manufacturing between two German companies under German law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving a dispute on foreign trade and the CISG between a German company and an English company; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Counsel in an ad hoc arbitration regarding disputes over the electrical design of an automotive plant
• Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving a dispute on the guaranty/warranty of electrical equipment fixing cables crossing the Orinoco River between a Venezuelan company and a German company; seat of arbitration in France
• Counsel in an ad hoc arbitration involving a dispute on design of electrical equipment between a Polish company and a German company under German law
• Counsel in a DIS arbitration involving a dispute about the design and functioning of a steel mill between a U.S. company and a Austrian company; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Energy & Utilities
• Counsel in a DIS arbitration involving a dispute related to wind farm agreements
• Post Mergers and Acquisitions
• Arbitrator in a DIS arbitration involving a contractual performance dispute between a German company and a Korean company under German; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Arbitrator in a DIS arbitration that involved deciding and assessing the final purchase price of goods under German law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Arbitrator in a DIS arbitration that involved breach of warranties and representations under German law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Counsel in a DIS arbitration involving a dispute on assessing the final purchase price and breach of guaranty and representation and warranties between a Brazilian company and a German company under German law; seat of arbitration in Germany
• Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving a breach of precontractual liabilities between a U.S. corporation and a German seller under German law; seat of arbitration in France
• Counsel in an ICC arbitration involving a violation of option and purchase agreement between a German corporation and an Italian corporation under Italian law; seat of arbitration in Italy
• Arbitrator in an ICC arbitration involving a joint venture dispute between a Canadian company and a Korean company under Korean law; seat of arbitration in Singapore
• Counsel in a Swiss Arbitration Centre matter involving breach of warranties and representations under Swiss law between an U.S. investor and a German startup; seat of arbitration in Switzerland

Honors, Memberships, and Professional Activities

Memberships and Affiliations

• Legal Expert; Benchmark Chambers International; Shenzhen, China; Oct. 2016
• Business Law, Dispute Resolution, International and Litigation Sections; American Bar Association; 1984
• Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), 2016
• Center for American and International Law (CAIL), 1988
• European Lawyers Association (DACH)
• German American Lawyers Association (DAJV),1986
• German Bar Association, 1983
• German Institution of Arbitration (DIS)
• Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA)
• International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), 2009
• International Bar Association (IBA), 1983
• Inter Pacific Bar Association (IPBA), 2007
• International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)
• Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
• Austrian Arbitration Association

Selected Awards and Honors

• International Who's Who Legal, Germany, 2012–2023
• International Who's Who Legal, Product Liability Defense Lawyers, 2011–2023
• International Who's Who Legal, Commercial Litigators, 2010–2023
• Richard L. Neumeier Excellence in Service Award (in recognition of exceptional contributions to the IADC), 2017
• Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, 2016
• Leadership and Service Award, Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law, Center of American and International Law (CAIL), 2015
• Leadership and Service Award, Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law, CAIL, 2013
• Member, Board of Trustees, Center for American and International Law, Plano, TX, 2012-2013
• Joan Fullam Irick Award (in recognition of exceptional leadership as chair of the International Committee), IADC, 2009
• Kemmler Award (for outstanding contributions to the World Law Group), 2007

Background and Education

• Anton Maurer International Legal Services Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH; Stuttgart, Germany; Independent Arbitrator, Managing Director and Sole Shareholder
• Anton Maurer International Legal Services GmbH; St. Moritz, Switzerland; Independent Arbitrator, Managing Director and Sole Shareholder
• Diploma, International Arbitration, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, 2016
• CMS Hasche Sigle (formerly known as Sigle Loose Schmidt-Diemitz & Partner); Stuttgart, Germany; Partner; 1987–2016
• LL.M., U.S. and Global Business Law, Suffolk University, Boston, 2009
• Ph.D.; magna cum laude; Eberhard Karl University; Tübingen, Germany; 1986
• Sigle Loose Schmidt-Diemitz & Partner (now CMS Hasche Sigle); Stuttgart, Germany; Associate; 1983–1986
• Johnson & Swanson, Foreign Lawyer, Dallas,1984–1985
• Second State Exam in Law; Baden-Württemberg, Germany; 1982
• Eberhard Karl University; Tübingen, Germany; Junior Professor (Wissenschaftlicher Assistent); 1979–1982
• First State Exam in Law; Baden-Württemberg, Germany; 1979
• Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship, 1975–1979
• Law and Economy Study; Eberhard Karl University; Tübingen, Germany; 1974–1979