Alice Broichmann
Alice Broichmann

Dr Alice Broichmann

Counsel

Email

alice.broichmann@aoshearman.com

Phone

+49 89 71043 3317

Offices

Munich

V-CARD
Alice has over twenty years of experience in arbitration and litigation.

She represents her clients in legally and factually complex cases and regularly serves as an arbitrator. Her extensive experience as an arbitrator (presiding arbitrator, sole arbitrator, co-arbitrator) is highly valuable for the successful enforcement of her clients' claims. 

Alice has particular expertise in post-M&A disputes. She focuses on purchase price adjustments, indemnity and warranty claims, as well as disputes related to W&I insurance and expert determination proceedings. Additionally, she represents clients in all types of commercial disputes, especially in the fields of construction and energy, as well as in corporate disputes. She serves both domestic and international clients from various industries, including private equity, banking and finance, insurance, shipping, automotive, energy and construction. 

Alice is familiar with numerous international arbitration rules and ad-hoc arbitration proceedings. In December 2024, Alice Broichmann was heard as an expert in the Legal Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag in connection with the modernization of German arbitration law. 

 

Expertise

Industries

Experience

Representative matters

  • Several companies originally belonging to a large Asian automotive supplier in a post-M&A dispute regarding the payment of a purchase price component.
  • Co-arbitrator in ad-hoc arbitration proceedings concerning the termination of a management board service contract with a two-digit million EUR amount in dispute.
  • Co-arbitrator in an ICC arbitration concerning a dispute relating to the sale and shipment of goods between a German company belonging to a Chinese group and a
  • Belgian company with a two-digit million USD amount in dispute.
  • Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH in relation to risks associated with the sale of ELG Haniel GmbH.
  • European real estate investor regarding claims in connection with a share purchase agreement against its W&I insurers

 

Pro bono

  • Member and European representative of the Working Group on alternative dispute resolution of the German Chamber of Lawyers (DAV).

Published Work

  • Broichmann, A., Loebig, E., (2023) “OLG Celle: Reichweite einer Schiedsklausel in einem Gesellschaftsvertrag”, Anmerkung zu OLG Celle, Beschluss vom 07.11.2022 – 9 W 87/22, SchiedsVZ 2023, S. 173
  • Broichmann. A., Makos. A., (2015) “Rücktritt vom Unternehmenskaufvertrag unter Berufung auf eine Material Adverse Change-Klausel: Handlungsoptionen des Verkäufers – Ein rechtlicher Ablaufplan im Fall eines MAC-Szenarios”, Der Betrieb (DB) 2015, S. 2801
  • Broichmann. A., (2008) “Beurkundung von Schiedsordnungen”, SchiedsVZ 2008, S. 274
  • Broichmann. A., (2008) “Disputes in the Fast Lane: Fast-Track Arbitration in Merger and Acquisition Disputes”, International Arbitration Law Review Issue 4 2008, p. 143
  • Broichmann. A., Fikentscher. W., (1994) “Democracy – a primer”, 49/50 Law and State, p. 125
  • Broichmann. A., Busse. D., (2018) “Schiedsverfahren im Ausland – ausländische Anwälte? Wie Unternehmen im Streitfall von deutschen Anwälten profitieren”, ICC Germany – Magazin 07 2018, S. 54
  • Broichmann. A., Makos. A., (2015) “Sittenwidrige Schädigung einer Schiedspartei durch unrichtige Angaben zur Höhe der entstandenen Kosten”, Anmerkung zu OLG Köln, Urteil vom 07.08.2015 – 1 U 76/14, GWR 2015, S. 385
  • Broichmann. A., Makos. A., (2015) “Unternehmenskäufer muss Anhaltspunkten aus einer Due Diligence konkret nachgehen”, Anmerkung zu OLG Hamburg, Urteil vom 13.03.2015 – 315 O 89/13, GWR 2015, S. 279
  • Broichmann. A., Schumacher. K., (2015) “Post-M&A Disputes – What Financial Advisors and Quantum Experts Should Consider in this Growing Market”, QuickReadBuzz 11 November 2015, online
  • Broichmann. A., (2015) “Fragen der Darlegungs- und Beweislast zum Tatbestand von Bilanzgarantien”, Hrsg.: Prof. Dr. Tim Drygala, Dr. Gerhard H. Wächter “Bilanzgarantien bei M&A-Transaktionen. Beiträge der 1. Leipziger Konferenz ‘Mergers & Acquisitions’”, Beck Verlag 2015
  • Broichmann. A., Schumacher. Kai., (2013) “Evidence and Quantification of Damages in M&A Contracts”, FYB Financial Yearbook 2014, S. 70
  • Broichmann. A., (2013) “Evidence and Quantification of Damages in M&A Contracts”, FYB Financial Yearbook 2014, p. 65
  • Broichmann. A., Barl. J., (2011) “Aufklärungspflicht bei Veräußerung von GmbH-Geschäftsanteilen”, Anmerkung zu OLG Brandenburg, Urteil vom 24. Oktober 2010 – 7 U 36/09, DZWiR 2011, S. 478
  • Broichmann. A., Ernemann. S., (2010) “When push comes to shove”, International Financial Law Review (IFLR), The 2010 guide to Dispute Resolution 2010, p. 9
  • Broichmann A., Ernemann S., (2009) “Wenn es im Unternehmen um die Macht geht - Corporate Litigation nach Unternehmensübernahmen”, Zeitschrift für Referendare Dez. 2009, S. 38
  • Broichmann. A., Barking. H. C., (2008) “Keine Fortsetzung eines Schiedsverfahrens mit ‘altem’ Schiedsgericht”, Anmerkung zu OLG Frankfurt a.M., Beschluss vom 02.11.2007, DZWiR 2008, S. 390
  • Broichmann. A., (2008) “Schiedsrichter ist als Mitherausgeber der DIS-Schriftenreihe nicht befangen”, Anmerkung zu OLG Frankfurt a.M., Beschluss vom 04. Oktober 2007 – 26 Sch 8/07, beck-fachdienst Mergers & Acquisitions 15/2008, online
  • Broichmann. A., (2008) “Die neuen ‘Ergänzenden Regeln für Beschleunigte Verfahren’ der Deutschen Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit”, beck-fachdienst Mergers & Acquisitions 14/2008, online
  • Broichmann. A., (2008) “Streiten auf der Überholspur – Fast-Track-Arbitration bei M&A- Streitigkeiten”, Transaktionen, Vermögen, Pro Bono, Festschrift zum zehnjährigen Bestehen von P+P Pöllath + Partners, S. 115
  • Broichmann. A., (2007) “Unternehmenskaufverträge und AGB-Kontrolle”, beck-fachdienst Mergers & Acquisitions 14/2007, online
  • Broichmann. A., (2007) “Kein Schadensersatzanspruch bei Abbruch der Vertragsverhandlungen und Eigenerwerb der Geschäftsanteile”, Anmerkung zu OLG Stuttgart, Urteil vom 02. April 2007 – 5 U 177/06 (LG Stuttgart), beck-fachdienst Mergers & Acquisitions 06/2007, online
  • Broichmann A., (2007) Broichmann A., (2007 ) “M&A-Deals im Streit. Arbitration & Litigation bei Unternehmenstransaktionen”, Zeitschrift für Referendare Mai 2007, S. 53
  • Broichmann. A., Burmeister. J., (2006) “Konzernvertrauenshaftung – zahnloser Tiger oder tragfähiges Haftungskonzept? ”, NZG 2006, S. 687
  • Broichmann. A., (2001) “Das Produktsicherheitsgesetz als Vorgabe für die Produkt- und Produzentenhaftung – Zugleich ein Beitrag zur Entwicklung des Produktsicherheitsrechts in Frankreich, Großbritannien, Österreich und Deutschland”, München 2001 (Doktorarbeit)

Speaking Engagements

  • Lecturer, “ADR und Schiedsverfahren”, postgraduate program “Mergers & Acquisitions”, University of Münster, annually from 2007 (except 2011 )
  • Speaker, “M&A Litigation”, BeckAkademie Seminare, annually from 2010 to 2020, various event locations
  • Moderator, “The regulatory framework for TPF and regional perspectives”, DIS Autumn Conference “Third-Party Funding – Short-term hype or more?”, September 2019, Berlin
  • Moderator, “The Role of National Courts during the Arbitration”; Joint DIS40 / CFA-40 Conference “Comparing Arbitration in France and Germany: Apples and Oranges?”, March 2016, Paris
  • Speaker, “Travelling in the Fast Lane: Resolution of Pre-Closing Disputes, Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions: Tactics, Challenges, Defences” – International conference coordinated by GESSEL, May 2010, Warsaw
  • Expert statement in a live hearing in the Legal Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag on the draft bill on the modernization of arbitration law, 4 December 2024

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Member Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit (DIS) 
  • Regional Coordinator Munich (DIS)
  • Member Austrian Arbitration Association (Arb|Aut) 
  • Member Wissenschaftlicher Gesprächskreis Schiedsrecht München 
  • Member and European Representative, Ausschuss Außergerichtliche Konfliktbeilegung, Deutscher Anwaltverein (DAV) 
  • Member Arbitral Women
 

Recognition

“Thought Leader - Germany”
Lexology 2024
“Power Woman”
JUVE Handbuch 2024/2025

Awards

  • Ranked in Best Lawyers in Germany 2024 for Arbitration/Dispute Resolution/Mediation, Conflict Resolution and International Arbitration, Best Lawyers in Germany, in Cooperation with Handelsplatt, 16. Edition, 2024
  • Who's Who Legal: Thought Leaders - Germany Arbitration, 2024

Qualifications

Admissions

Rechtsanwältin, Germany, 2001

Academic

Dr. iur., Law, University of Augsburg, Germany, 2001

Second State Exam, Law, Germany, 1998

First State Exam, Law, Germany, 1996  

Languages

English, French
Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.