Dr. Tobias Höfling
Biography
Practice Focus
Representative Legal Matters
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Achieved a 100% victory in an appraisal proceedings (Spruchverfahren) in the first and second instance after Tobias' client concluded a domination, profit and loss transfer agreement.
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Successfully defended several corporations against various actions for annulment regarding shareholders' resolutions and supervisory board resolutions (Beschlussanfechtungsklagen).
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Successfully defended a limited liability company against an action for disclosure brought by one of its shareholders.
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Successfully asserted claims in a preliminary seizure proceedings (Arrestverfahren) against a former managing director of a limited liability company in the amount of approximately EUR 100 million.
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Successfully defended a company against compensation claims of its former managing director.
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Convinced an ICC Tribunal in a >EUR 1 billion arbitration regarding the construction of power plant that the Contractor is not entitled to any additional cost claims. Rather, the tribunal awarded Tobias' client damages for the delayed completion of the power plant.
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Achieved a 100% victory in a >EUR 100 million DIS arbitration regarding the termination of a joint venture in the gas industry.
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Represented a multinational company in a >EUR 300 million litigation concerning a large manufacturing project of rolling stock.
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Represents an international financial bank defending against enforcement actions based on a Belgian judgment.
Professional Honors
- Key Lawyer in Commercial Litigation, The Legal 500 2022
- Rising Stars in Commercial Arbitration in Germany, Experts Guides 2019/2021
Admissions
- Germany (2013)
Education
- Oberlandesgericht Frankfurt am Main (Assessor Exam) (2013)
- University of Passau (Dr. iur.) (2012)
- University of Passau (Referendar Exam) (2010)
- Monash University (2007)
Languages
- English
- German
Previous Offices
- Munich
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.