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RWP at the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days 2024
In September 2024, the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days took place again. For RWP, Laura Castillo Mego, LL.M. and our partner Johannes Pitsch participated as speakers at two of the events.
Johannes Pitsch gave a speech during the German-Spanish Arbitration Conference “A comparative look at the arbitration practice in Spain, Germany and Latin America” at the Spanish Embassy in Berlin. He highlighted Madrid as an excellent seat for arbitration proceedings pointing out that Madrid, inter alia, must be considered as an excellent bridge between Germany and Latin America.
Furthermore, Laura Castillo delivered a speech on ESG contract clauses and their relevance in international arbitration at the Humboldt University of Berlin. As it is well known, ESG obligations (Environmental, Social and Governance) have gained significant importance recently, especially within international supply chains. Potential infringements of ESG obligations are likely to trigger disputes between the involved parties.
Our Spanish Desk delivers tailored advisory services to Spanish and Latin American companies navigating operations in Germany, and also assists German companies in their ventures across Spain and Latin America.
RWP participates in arbitration congress in Madrid
From 09.06.2024 to 11.06.2024, the XVIII International Congress of the Spanish and Iberoamerican Arbitration Club took place in Madrid. Approximately 600 participants from 27 different countries attended, engaging in outstanding presentations and fostering extensive networking among colleagues within the arbitration community.
On this special ocassion, Laura Castillo and our Partner Johannes Pitsch took part on behalf of the RWP Rechtsanwälte team. Since May 2024, Laura Castillo has been supporting our Spanish Desk, led by Johannes Pitsch.
Our Spanish Desk at our firm delivers tailored advisory services to Spanish and Latin American companies navigating operations in Germany, and also assists German companies in their ventures across Spanish and Latin American.
RWP Partner speaks at the anniversary congress of the German-Spanish Lawyers’ Association (DSJV)
From May 30 to June 1, 2024, the annual congress of the German-Spanish Lawyers’ Association (DSJV) took place in Schwäbisch Gmünd. Around 120 participants, mainly from Spain and Germany, had the opportunity to exchange ideas and, at the same time, celebrate the 40th anniversary of their association.
Our partner, Johannes Pitsch, delivered a presentation at the congress alongside the Madrid notary Alejandro Ruiz-Ayucar Seifert on the subject of “Company formation with cross-border aspects”.
Johannes Pitsch offers an interesting insight: “Working jointly with foreign colleagues provides us with new food for thought for our daily work in international cases. Our clients benefit from this. I was also pleased that our presentation, which was moderated by Dr. Kathrin Monen (Taylor Wessing, Düsseldorf), led to a lively discussion on captivating issues.”
Johannes Pitsch works extensively in German-Spanish legal relations (including company set-ups).
RWP partner as a guest on the radio at “COSMO en español”
On 11 February 2024, our partner Johannes Pitsch was invited to COSMO, the international radio program of WDR. Together with Elena Sotres, a Spanish lawyer in Berlin, he gave tips for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs in Germany in a 30-minute interview.
The full program is available until February 2025 at the following link:
Johannes Pitsch works extensively in German-Spanish legal matters (including company set-ups).
New Year’s reception 2024
On Monday, we hosted our traditional New Year’s reception together with Destination Düsseldorf. We welcomed the Minister for Europe and Head of the NRW State Chancellery Nathanael Liminski to an interesting round table discussion on the topic of “Quo Vadis, #Europe?”. A big thank you to all visitors – it was a very successful event!
New entry
In May, we welcome attorney Max K. Hasenclever, LL.M. as a new partner. He advises on corporate, insolvency and employment law. Previously, Mr. Hasenclever was a partner at the Düsseldorf law firm Kluth since 2008. We warmly welcome him.