Dr. Alexander Kröck | Partner

Dr Alexander Kröck has been working exclusively in the field of dispute resolution for more than 25 years. He is active as a party representative in state court proceedings as well as national and international arbitration proceedings. He also regularly acts as an arbitrator. Thus, Dr. Kröck is familiar with procedural situations from both the parties’ and the court’s point of view.

is main areas of practice are financial services (cum/ex, cum/cum, cryptocurrencies, investments, D&O insurance, W&I insurance), industrial (energy, chemicals, automotive), professional liability and inheritance disputes.

"The star is certainly Alexander Kröck. He is outstanding in all legal matters."

— Legal 500 – Germany 2023
  • Party representation in complex international Cum Cum constellation and potential recourse volume of EUR 500m.
  • Party representative in various cum ex cases and recourse scenarios in the triple-digit million range
  • Party representation in several DIS arbitration proceedings on the adjustment of large-scale and long term obligations in the energy sector
  • Chairman / co-chairman arbitrator in several arbitration proceedings, esp. post-M&A disputes
  • Presiding arbitrator in DIS arbitration concerning the abortion of a complex nationwide infrastructure project
  • Presiding arbitrator in DIS arbitration on the claiming of a W&I insurance after a company acquisition
  • Advising a renewables project developer as strategic litigation advisor in a pan-European fraud and breach of trust scenario
  • Expert witness for German law in proceedings before the London High Court on behalf of an international corporation in the consumer goods sector in connection with complex, international embezzlement payments
  • Representation of a renewables investor in a dispute with an investment bank regarding disputed arrangement fee for a loan arrangement
  • Defending a competitor of a biotechnology company against a claim for damages for alleged anti-competitive behaviour with multi-jurisdictional aspects
  • Advising and representing the shareholders of a hidden champion in the metal construction industry after acquisition of all shares. Post M&A purchase price adjustment

Since 2023
Kröck Dispute Resolution, Partner
2003 - 2023
Kantenwein, Dispute Resolution, Partner
1997 - 2003
Major international law firm, Munich, Berlin, London, Dispute Resolution
1988 - 1996
University of Constance, legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart, Ph.D., additional studies at the College of Europe in Hamburg
  • German
  • English

  • “Zur Rechnungsstellung deutscher Schiedsrichter unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des Umsatzsteuerrechts“ (with A. Kuhli) in: SchiedsVZ 2014, p.232
  • “Der Einfluss der europäischen Grundfreiheiten am Beispiel der Ärzte und Arzneimittel“, Konstanz 1998
  • Regular co-publications in cooperation with mit JUVE on “Dispute Resolution” topics

  • • German Institution of Arbitration (DIS)
  • Vienna International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)

2024: BEST LAWYERS

Dr. Alexander Kröck was recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany for work in: Arbitration and Mediation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Corporate Law, International Arbitration, Litigation, Medical Malpractice Litigation and Product Liability Litigation.

2023: HANDELSBLATT

In the fields of "Corporate Law", "International Arbitration" "Conflict Resolution", "Medical Law Conflict Resolution", "Product Liability" and "Arbitration / Dispute Resolution / Mediation", Dr Alexander Kröck was awarded "Best Lawyer 2023" by Handelsblatt.

2023: LEGAL 500 – GERMANY

Dr Alexander Kröck is "very confident and experienced", "pragmatic and solution-oriented", "top-notch professionally and personally" and "well-versed in both in-court and out-of-court proceedings". He has "outstanding legal skills" and an "excellent sense of pragmatism." "The star is certainly Alexander Kröck. He excels in all legal matters." "The years of experience are certainly the basis for an absolutely confident approach even to extremely difficult and complex negotiation situations. Legendary is the ability to produce protocols and memos that stand out in terms of language and content, which are also comprehensible to the non-lawyer and thus a valuable aid."

2023: JUVE

Dr Alexander Kröck is frequently recommended for the area of Dispute Resolution ("very good analyst, deep in the facts, professionally outstanding", competitor) as well as in the "Munich" region.

2023: BEST LAWYERS

Dr. Alexander Kröck was recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany for work in: Arbitration and Mediation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, International Arbitration, Litigation and Product Liability Litigation.

2022: HANDELSBLATT

The "Best Lawyers 2022" include Dr Alexander Kröck in the areas of "Corporate Law", "International Arbitration" "Conflict Resolution", "Medical Law Conflict Resolution", "Product Liability" and "Arbitration / Dispute Resolution / Mediation".

2022: LEGAL 500 – GERMANY

"Alexander Kröck is a recognised figure in all areas of commercial law". He is "very analytical, calm, thoughtful" and has a "good case overview". Dr Alexander Kröck "combines a high level of expertise with creativity and tactical-strategic planning. What is convincing is the great objectivity and the openness and honesty in dealing with the circumstances of the proceedings he supervises. Initiative and determination are a matter of course". His "excellent professional expertise" and his "negotiating skills" are highlighted as special qualities. "He was often the calming influence in difficult situations: unagitated, precise in his choice of words, polarising only where it was appropriate, balancing and yet consistently keeping the common goal in mind. His minutes, which are not only precise in content but also convincing in language, are unrivaled".

2022: CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS – EUROPE

Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators - Germany - Volume 2: “Munich-based Alexander Kroeck (…) is a sought-after arbitrator with a particular focus on cum-ex and other tax-related issues. Market observers describe him as "an excellent arbitrator." A client describes him as "quick and reliable, with expert industry knowledge."

2022: JUVE

“Dr Alexander Kröck is frequently recommended for the area of "Dispute Resolution" as well as in the region "South": ("outstanding litigator", "excellent litigator", "excellent colleague, extremely pleasant cooperation, esp. in arbitration courts", competitors)."

2022: BEST LAWYERS

Dr. Alexander Kröck was recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany for work in: Arbitration and Mediation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, International Arbitration, Litigation and Product Liability Litigation.

2021: HANDELSBLATT

According to Handelsblatt, Dr Alexander Kröck is one of the "Best Lawyers 2021" in the areas of "Litigation", "Product Liability", "Arbitration / Dispute Resolution / Mediation" and "International Arbitration".

2021: JUVE

Dr Alexander Kröck was awarded the title of "Renowned Arbitrator" in the field of "Dispute Resolution". "The law firm is also strategically orienting itself for the future beyond cum ex and arbitration, for which Kröck (...) in particular is highly regarded. Dr. Alexander Kröck is frequently recommended for the area of "Dispute Resolution" and in the "South" region: ("very good analyst, deep in the facts", competitor)."

2021: BEST LAWYERS

2021: BEST LAWYERS Dr Alexander Kröck was named the Best Lawyers 2021 International Arbitration "Lawyer of the Year" in Bavaria, Germany. He was recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany for work in: Arbitration and Mediation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, International Arbitration, Litigation and Product Liability Litigation.

2020: JUVE

"Thanks to this profile, (...) now belongs to the ranks of established arbitrators in post-M&A proceedings, of which Kröck has been a member for a long time. Frequently recommended: Dr. Alexander Kröck ("strategist with great empathy", competitor)."

2020: LEGAL 500 – GERMANY

"Alexander Kröck impresses with his confident and clever negotiation skills. He is also reliable, thorough, and very pleasant to deal with." In arbitration proceedings, Alexander Kröck is "very visual and convincing". "He is a humanly very pleasant litigator with bite." He focuses on the automotive and insurance industries. Practice group leader Alexander Kröck is also an expert in post-M&A arbitration.

2020: CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS - GLOBAL – EUROPE

Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators - Germany - Volume 2: Alexander Kroeck (…) is at his most visible as an arbitrator in joint venture and post-M&A disputes. He also handles disputes relating to price adjustments and contracts. Sources describe him as a "superb lawyer who is knowledgeable in the field and has a good sense for sound strategies".

2020: HANDELSBLATT

According to Handelsblatt, Dr Alexander Kröck is one of the "Best Lawyers 2020" in the areas of "Litigation", "Product Liability", "Arbitration/Dispute Resolution/Mediation" and "International Arbitration".

2020: BEST LAWYERS

Dr. Alexander Kröck was named the Best Lawyers 2020 International Arbitration "Lawyer of the Year“ in Bayern, Germany.