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Alternative Dispute Resolution

The closer the ties between companies, the greater the associated need to maintain business relationships even during and after contentious disputes. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods offer solutions to this dilemma.

Alternative Dispute Resolution in all its facets

Alongside arbitration proceedings, the other main options available to companies for settling business conflicts and removing project roadblocks in a timely and cost-efficient manner are adjudication, expert determination, conciliation proceedings and mediation. Backed by our many years of experience, we can provide you with expert, de-escalating and discreet assistance around Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Our lawyers specialising in ADR proceedings will help you choose the most appropriate type of proceedings to resolve your specific conflict. Once the decision has been made, we will contribute our skills as qualified commercial mediators, arbitrators, conciliators or adjudicators or provide assistance with the respective proceedings. Our ADR lawyers also have specialist expertise in proceedings under the DIS Conflict Management Rules.

Key benefits

  • Advice on choosing the appropriate type of ADR
  • Time-efficient and cost-effective management of proceedings
  • International network
  • Local contacts throughout Germany
  • Interdisciplinary teams
  • Competitive pricing
Awards & Recognitions
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    Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year
    JUVE Awards 2022
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    "A notable law firm in the dispute resolution world, CMS offers comprehensive services with a particular focus on representing clients from various industries in arbitration. The firm is respected for its prowess in handling commercial and investment arbitration cases, with members of the team regularly being appointed as presiding arbitrators. Furthermore, CMS offers expertise in mass litigation, liability claims and procurement disputes. The team is also regularly involved in politically sensitive and strategically salient projects, acting as counsel in multi-jurisdictional disputes."
    Chambers Europe, 2022
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    "One client describes the team at CMS as 'brilliant professionals with an outstanding knowledge of the law, and they know people across all sectors as well'."
    Chambers Europe, 2022
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    "'Involved in top-quality work', CMS 'has a very broad-based team and is knowledgeable in a variety of areas'. The arbitration group is highly rated."
    The Legal 500 EMEA, 2022
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    „Ausgezeichnet als Kanzlei des Jahres für den Bereich Schiedsverfahren/Streitbeilegung/Mediation“
    Deutschlands beste Anwälte 2021 – Handelsblatt in Kooperation mit Best Lawyers
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    „Die Disputes-Praxis gehört zu den vielseitigsten im Markt.“
    JUVE Handbuch, 2020/2021
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    "One of the largest practices in Germany, CMS combines deep-rooted local knowledge with considerable international expertise. […] Members of the team regularly coordinate multi-jurisdictional projects on behalf of an impressive roster of German-headquartered entities, as well as overseas players."
    Chambers Global, 2021

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Events

  • Germany
    08 Apr 2026

    CMS at Fordham IP & Policy Conference

  • Germany
    16 Apr 2026

    Green claims in focus

  • Germany
    21 Apr 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • Germany
    28 Apr 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • Germany
    02 May 2026

    CMS at INTA 2026

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