Experience
Lea is a dedicated dispute resolution lawyer who advises national and international clients from a variety of industries. She represents clients before German civil courts at all levels, as well as in arbitration proceedings under the rules of leading institutions such as the ICC, SCC, DIS and ICSID.
She has developed substantial expertise in handling complex commercial and corporate disputes, as well as investor-state arbitrations. Lea takes a strategic and client-focused approach to her work, ensuring that she provides tailored solutions in high-stakes proceedings.
Lea is an active member of the DWF Global Arbitration Team and contributes to the DWF Class Action Team. She is also engaged with the arbitration community through her membership of the Young German Arbitration Institute (DIS40), where she regularly participates in professional development activities.
Recent cases
- ICC arbitration between a Cypriot distributor and the German subsidiary of a Japanese electronics manufacturer concerning damages resulting from suspended deliveries due to trade embargoes
- ICC arbitration between a Chinese manufacturer and a Dubai-based oil and gas producer regarding payment claims and damages under a compressor supply agreement
- Multi-instance litigation initiated by a German financial institution against an IT service provider from Switzerland for data loss
- Court proceedings brought by a Belgian service provider against the German subsidiary of a Korean electronics manufacturer for delayed payments
- Civil and criminal proceedings initiated by a British hotel chain against a German service provider over allegations of fraud
- DIS arbitration between shareholders of a prominent German tax advisory firm concerning the exclusion and compensation of a founding partner
- ICSID investor-state arbitration between a German investor and the Kingdom of Spain seeking damages under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)
- SCC investor-state arbitration between Danish investors and the Kingdom of Spain for claims under the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT)