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Dr. Tom Christopher Pröstler, LL.M. (Sydney) is a dispute resolution partner with CMS in Germany and a senior foreign legal consultant with CMS Hong Kong's international arbitration team. He serves as a visiting lecturer at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where he teaches courses on international arbitration, international sales law and legal tech within the International Dispute Resolution Masters (LL.M.) program. With over a decade of experience, he advises clients in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving a wide range of applicable laws.
His educational background includes:
- PhD (Dr.) from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- Master of Law (LL.M.) from the University of Sydney
- Law studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Université de Genève
- Trainee lawyer at the Berlin High Court with stages in Munich and Shanghai
Dr. Pröstler specializes in international arbitration proceedings under all major procedural rules including ICC, DIS, HKIAC, LCIA and UNCITRAL Rules. His expertise spans technology, construction, and development projects with particular focus on disputes between Western and Asian parties. He regularly advises on commercial, corporate, and post-M&A disputes across sectors including engineering (plants, infrastructure, software, automotive and e-mobility), energy (offshore wind, solar, coal, gas and biomass), mining, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and consumer products.
His research and publication interests focus on the intersection of legal practice and technology, particularly in dispute resolution. He has co-edited and co-authored "International Construction Disputes – A Practitioner's Guide" and regularly publishes on international arbitration, legal tech, and construction disputes. His work demonstrates a strong trend toward understanding cross-cultural legal traditions and the growing importance of Asian jurisdictions in international arbitration.
Dr. Pröstler has received recognition as a "Global Elite Thought Leader" in the Lexology Index 2024 for Arbitration (Under 45 Partners). He serves as Director of the Humboldt Centre for the Legal Profession and holds leadership positions in professional organizations including Co-Chair of the DIS Construction Group and Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre's HK45 Regional Ambassador for Germany.
He has advised numerous clients in high-value international arbitrations concerning pharmaceutical development, technology infrastructure, plant construction, and energy projects. His practical experience informs his teaching approach, where he emphasizes the real-world application of dispute resolution mechanisms in cross-border contexts. Dr. Pröstler splits his professional time between Berlin and Hong Kong, reflecting his dual expertise in European and Asian legal markets.
