David Weiss
Associate
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern
Biography
David Weiss is a Mid-Level Associate of Baker McKenzie's Dispute Resolution Practice Group in Frankfurt. Prior to becoming an associate at the firm, he gained extensive experience in international arbitration as a legal trainee at Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla in Dubai and another international law firm.
David is passionate about the use of technology & AI in the legal industry. He has therefore taken on the role of Innovation Ambassador and Legal Visionary within the firm.
David is passionate about the use of technology & AI in the legal industry. He has therefore taken on the role of Innovation Ambassador and Legal Visionary within the firm.
Practice Focus
David advises on non-litigation matters and represents clients in litigation and arbitration.
David has a particular focus on post M&A, financial and banking disputes, supply chain finance, distributor agreements, advisor liability, directors‘ and officers’ liability. David also has extensive experience in IT related disputes.
David's industry focus is on the pharmaceutical industry, the banking sector and IT related projects. However, he also regularly represents clients in other industries.
David has a particular focus on post M&A, financial and banking disputes, supply chain finance, distributor agreements, advisor liability, directors‘ and officers’ liability. David also has extensive experience in IT related disputes.
David's industry focus is on the pharmaceutical industry, the banking sector and IT related projects. However, he also regularly represents clients in other industries.
Representative Legal Matters
- Representing a client in the Aerospace Industry in two Post M&A disputes (DIS arbitration; amount in dispute: EUR 50 million).
- Representing a client the Financial Sector in Post M&A dispute (DIS arbitration; amount in dispute: EUR 25 million).
- Representing a client in the Financial Services Industry in a Post M&A dispute (ICC arbitration; amount in dispute: EUR 30 million).
- Representing client in litigation over profit and loss agreement (amount in dispute: EUR 50 million).
- Representing an Automotive Supplier in SIAC arbitration proceedings (amount in dispute: EUR 25 million).
- Representing Texan client in the Pharmaceutical Industry in dispute with German contractual partner (amount in dispute: EUR 1 million).
- Representing an insolvency administrator regarding disputes with former advisors of the insolvency debtor (amount in dispute: EUR 30 million).
- Representing an American distributor in the Pharmaceutical Industry in ICC arbitration proceedings.
- Advising client regarding construction dispute (amount in dispute: EUR 12 million).
- Frequent legal advice for auditors and consulting companies.
- Represented a client in several disputes over Transfer & Services Agreements (TSAs) and Contractual Manufacturing Agreements (CMAs) in the pharmaceutical sector (amount in dispute: EUR 130 million).
- Represented a client in an IT dispute regarding the development of IT software for the public sector (amount in dispute: EUR 30 million).
- Represented a client in IT dispute with subcontractor (amount in dispute: EUR 10 million).
Professional Associations and Memberships
- German Initiative of Young Arbitrators (DIS40) - Member
- Wirtschaftsclub Rhein-Main e.V. – Member
- Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes – Alumni
Admissions
- Germany (2022)
Education
- Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt (Assessor Exam) (2022)
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität (First State Exam) (2019)
Languages
- English
- German
Previous Offices
- Dubai (UAE)
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.