Expert witnesses for
DIS disputes across
Commercial
The DIS registered 191 new cases in 2023 — a 16% increase from 2022 and the institution's strongest year in recent history. The Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit is Germany's leading arbitral institution and the primary forum for DACH-region commercial, construction, technology and M&A disputes.
Masin provides expert witnesses across all major DIS sectors — with particular depth in the construction, technology and energy disputes that reflect Germany's industrial base.
Sachverständige für DIS-Schiedsverfahren
Das DIS ist das führende institutionelle Schiedsverfahrenszentrum für Streitigkeiten mit deutschen, österreichischen und schweizerischen Parteien. Masin stellt unabhängige Sachverständige für alle wesentlichen DIS-Streitbereiche bereit — von Post-M&A-Streitigkeiten und Bauprojekten bis hin zu IT- und Energiestreitigkeiten.
Alle Mandate werden streng vertraulich behandelt. Masin ist unabhängig vom DIS und erbringt ausschließlich Sachverständigenleistungen.
Case types covered by Masin
GAR rankings: Global Arbitration Review Expert Witness Firm Rankings, based on independently verified hearing data submitted to GAR.
Post-M&A disputes, supply contract disagreements and commercial claims — the dominant DIS category. German M&A transactions and cross-border acquisitions involving DACH-region companies generate a consistent flow of warranty, earn-out and commercial disputes where forensic accounting and valuation evidence is central.
Infrastructure, industrial and real estate construction disputes — reflecting Germany's substantial construction and engineering sector. Claims under HOAI, VOB and bespoke contract forms are common. Expert evidence on delay, quantum, defects and technical performance.
Software disputes, ERP implementation failures, IT outsourcing claims and IP licensing disagreements — Germany's Mittelstand and technology sector generate substantial contract disputes requiring specialist expert evidence on software standards, implementation practice and commercial damages.
Power generation, renewables and industrial process disputes — reflecting Germany's Energiewende transition and the complexity of industrial plant and machinery contracts. Expert evidence on technical performance, plant standards and commercial damages.
Banking disputes, financial product claims and investment disagreements — often involving German banks, insurance companies and their international counterparties. Expert evidence on financial modelling, market practice and economic damages.
Sports-related disputes — DIS is the appointed body for sports arbitration in Germany under DOSB and DFB rules. Commercial disputes, sponsorship agreements, image rights and sports contract disagreements. Expert evidence on sports market valuations and commercial damages.
From instruction
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What makes this forum distinctive
DIS proceedings are typically conducted in German, with English-language arbitrations available. The institution's strength lies in complex commercial, construction and technology disputes involving German Mittelstand and multinational companies. Its 2021 Rules introduced modern case management, emergency arbitrator provisions and expedited procedures.
The people behind the opinion
