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The Minister of Justice of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

Dr. Benjamin Limbach   

would like to invite you to the discussion: 

International Dispute Resolution -

Why specialized Commercial Courts matter  

- Perspectives from business, arbitration and the judiciary -

Expert discussion on recent experiences after the Commercial Court Düsseldorf took up its work

Monday 17th November 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (Admission from 5:00 pm)

Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the EU

(Rue Montoyer 47, 1000 Brussels)

Germany has taken a bold step: The new Commercial Court in Düsseldorf now allows complex international business disputes to be heard in English – before experienced judges, with rulings directly enforceable across the EU.

In today’s business environment, where the rule of law is not only a principle but a vital prerequisite for economic growth and investment, discover how Commercial Courts and Arbitration Tribunals provide the foundations for a stable and thriving economy. Uncover the key steps needed to foster trust and ensure long-term stability. 

Our event will host judges, lawyers, and in-house counsel to shape the future of dispute resolution.

Programme

Welcome Address

Dr. Benjamin Limbach

Minister of Justice of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

Opening Remarks

Dr. Werner Richter

“The new Commercial Court Düsseldorf”

President Higher Regional Court Düsseldorf

Discussion

Dr. Claudia Junker

Head of Law & Integrity and General Counsel Deutsche Telekom AG,

President of the German Federal Association of Inhouse Lawyers and Vice-President of the European General Counsel Association

Niuscha Bassiri

Lawyer, Co-founder, Arb-Boutique, Brussels

Adjunct Faculty, Georgetown Law

Lecturer, MIDS program, Geneva LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement

Dr. Robert Papst

Presiding Judge, Commercial Court – Senate for Corporate Law and Post-M&A Disputes, Higher Regional Court Düsseldorf

Dr. Andreas Stein

Head of Unit Civil Justice, European Commission, Directorate-General for Justice & Consumer (DG JUST)

Video-Input

Daniel Freund MEP

European Parliament, Chair of the Anti-Corruption Intergroup, Member of the Committees on Constitutional Affairs and Budgetary Control

Moderation

Katrin Pribyl

reportrois-The Correspondents’ Network, Brussels

The hybrid event will be in English language.

After the discussion, we invite you to a reception.

We are looking forward to your registration until 14th November 2025.

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