Dr. Mark C. Hilgard 4/14 Mark C. Hilgard leads the litigation and

Dr. Mark C. Hilgard
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Mark C. Hilgard leads the litigation and arbitration practice of Mayer Brown LLP in Germany.
He has extensive experience in both national and international litigation and arbitration (ICC,
DIS, ad hoc etc.). In arbitral matters he sits as arbitrator (Chairman or Co-arbitrator) and also
represents parties before arbitral tribunals. Due to his heavy involvement in international activities many of his arbitral proceedings have an international aspect; a significant number of
arbitral proceedings is conducted in the English language.
Mark’s expertise includes proceedings related to mergers and acquisitions (e.g., purchase
price adjustment disputes, violation of guarantees) and contractual disputes (automotive,
bank, construction, telecommunication, agency disputes), complex liability cases (recall of
products, D&O claims), cartel law (defense against damage claims of customers) as well as
related to plant engineering and construction.
Mark is familiar with cases which are very complex or require particular technical understanding. For example, he advises plant construction companies. He also defends clients against
the attempted luring away of employees and other acts of unfair competition of competitors.
Mark is admitted at all municipal courts (Amtsgericht), regional courts (Landgericht) as well as
at all courts of appeal (Oberlandesgericht) in Germany. In the course of his legal activities he
has, over the years, advised and represented several clients in proceedings up to the German
Federal Supreme Court (BGH) and the European Court of Justice. In its current edition, as in
various years before, “Legal Business” highly recommends Mark as “European Legal Expert
for Litigation and Arbitration in Germany” and as expert for Corporate and M&A. Clients describe him as a "smart and creative" or "a wonderfully creative lawyer," who can "always find
the best way out of difficult situations." (Chambers, 2011).
Since 1984, Mark has handled cases as an attorney with emphasis on transnational and international aspects. Therefore, many requirements of laws of other countries, such as US law
or English law, are known to him. Mark’s interest in international procedural questions of law
can be derived from his active engagement in the German American Lawyers´ Association,
the German-British Jurists Association, the German Lawyers’ Association (DAV) – Working
Group for International Legal Transactions, and his publications. His interest is also reflected
by the fact that he is continuously asked to speak or serve on the panel on procedural aspects on international conferences and has been elected President of the Litigation Commission of the UIA. He also serves as Chairman of the Corporate and Business Law Committee
of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany (AmCham); he is also Chairman of
AmCham´s Regional Committee Rhein-Main.
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Publications:
Arbitration
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„Unauthorized Amiable Compositeur?” DRI 2014
„ Beurkundungsbedürftigkeit von Schiedsordnungen?” (Necessity to Notarize Arbitration Rules?” BB 2014
„Überlegungen zur Widerklage in einem DIS-Schiedsverfahren oder: Zum Umgang
mit Pseudo- und Reparaturwiderklagen“ (Considerations on Filing a Counter Claim in
DIS Arbitration Proceedings or: How to Deal with Pseudo or Repair Counter Claims,
SchiedsVZ 2014.
“Sovereign Immunity in Arbitration under German Law” in: Sovereign Immunity and
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Navigating International Boundaries, MB White Paper Feb. 2012, 14 et seq.
“Enforcement Issues Arising under European Law”, MB Newsletter Winter 2012, .21
et seq.
“Culture clash: e-disclosure versus European data protection law in international arbitration”, IBA – Arbitration Newsletter September 2011, 88 et seq.
"Production of Documents in Cross-Border Arbitration: Bridging the Cultural Divide",
MB Newsletter Winter 2011.
“Sovereign Immunity in Arbitration under German Law”, International Arbitration 'Perspectives, Mayer Brown Newsletter Spring 2011.
“Enforcement issues arising under European Law”, International Arbitration 'Perspectives, Mayer Brown Newsletter Spring 2011.
“Culture Clash: E-Disclosure vs. European Data Protection Law in International Arbitration - How to Minimize the Risk of Data Protection Law Violations –“ IBA Arbitration Newsletter Sept. 2011, 88 et seq.
“Setback for the Use of Arbitration Against Consumers: the ECJ rules that Article 6 of
Directive 93/13 is a Rule of Public Policy” IBA – Arbitration Newsletter September
2010, 45 et seq.
“The Impact of German Insolvency Proceedings on International Arbitration”, Mayer
Brown Newsletter July 2010.
"Class Action Arbitration“ – Gefahr von Sammelklagen in der Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit
gebannt, (Danger of Class Actions in Arbitration Banned), DAJV Newsletter 2010,135
et seq.
"Arbitrability of Shareholders’ Disputes under German Law”, The International Litigation Quarterly, ABA, Section of Litigation, Fall 2009, Vol. 26, Issue 1, 9 et seq.
“US Judgments Enforcing Arbitral Awards No Longer Enforceable in Germany”, International Arbitration Perspectives, MB Newsletter Winter 2009.
“Must a foreign arbitral award be challenged in its state of origin to preserve objections in domestic recognition and enforcement proceedings?” IBA – Arbitration
Newsletter, March 2009, 54 et seq.
"US Arbitration Award unenforceable against German Franchisee", IBA Arbitration
Newsletter Sept. 2008, 26 et seq.
“Anti-Suit Injunctions in Defence of Arbitration”, Bloomberg European Law Journal
2008, 41 et seq.
Litigation
Discovery
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“European and German Privacy Laws and Cross-Border Data Transfer in US Discovery Procedures”, DRI 2011, 127 et seq.
"European and German privacy laws and cross-border data transfer for e-discovery in
the United States – are these systems compatible?", Lexology online
"Cross Border Data Transfer for the purpose of U.S. Litigation", Dispute Resolution
International, October 2011.
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"Cross Border Data Transfer in E-Discoveries in the U.S .and the European and
German Privacy Laws", CRI 2011, 13-18.
“Electronic Discovery Deskbook”, Chapter “International Issues”, Practicing Law Institute, 2009.
“Discovery and Information Management after the 2006 Federal Amendments,” 2008.
“Electronic Discovery im Schiedsverfahren” (Electronic Discovery in Arbitral Proceedings), SchiedsVZ 2008, 122 et seq.
"Archivierung und Löschung von E-Mails in Unternehmen" (Retention and Deletion of
Emails in Corporations), ZIP 2007, 985 et seq.
"Urkundenvorlegung im Zivilprozess – Annäherung an das amerikanische "Discovery"-Verfahren?" (Submission of Documents in Civil Proceedings – Approximation to
the American discovery procedures?), Die Justiz 2003, 572 et seq.
Class Action
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„The State of the Class Action Discussion in the EU: Towards a Coherent European
Approach to Collective Redress“, juriste 2, 2012, 44 et seq.
"Class Action Arbitration“ – Gefahr von Sammelklagen in der Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit
gebannt", (Danger of Class Actions in Arbitration Banned), DAJV Newsletter
2010,135 et seq.
"Class Actions, Mass Litigation and Collective Redress – The UIA in Frankfurt", juriste
2, 2010, 17 et seq.
"Class Actions and Mass Actions in Germany," IBA–ILN 2007, 40 et seq.
Miscellaneous
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“Gerichtsstand in Deutschland – was ändert sich bei Abmahnungen?“ (Jurisdiction in
Germany – what will change?) CH-D Wirtschaft 2013/4, 26 et seq.
“Information Leaks: How to Address Them in Litigation – The UIA in Helsinki”, juriste
2012, Volume 1, 14.
„The art of oral advocacy from different national perspectives and more“, UIA Newsletter May 2012, Download
„Ein Lichtblick für Unternehmen? Der Fall Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum“ (A gleam
of hope for companies? The case Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum), DAJV Newsletter 2012, 2 et seq.
Preface (untitled) in the book Dittmann/Nowak/Beck, "Elektronische Fußfessel - Fluch
oder Segen der Kriminalpolitik?" (Electronic shackles - blessing or curse of criminal
policy), 2011, I et seq.
"Don't Swallow this Pill! Court adds Poison to Lawyers' Interview or: Do Employees
really Waive their Protection against Self-Incrimination?" IBA International Litigation
News, September 2011, 68 et seq.
"Englisch als Gerichtssprache in Deutschland?" (English Language before Courts in
Germany?) BB 2010, 2969.
“Englisch als Gerichtssprache in Deutschland?” (English Language before Courts in
Germany?) – AmCham Germany’s position.
“Remedies against excessively long court proceedings under German law – The proposal for a new compensation claim against the state”, IBA-ILN September 2010, 21
et seq.
“New: Success Fee German Style,” IBA-ILN 2008, 45 et seq.
“Legal Professional Privilege of Communication with In-house Counsel under Attack,”
DAJV Newsletter 2008, 23 et seq.
“Examination of Witnesses in German Civil Proceedings: A Surprise to Americans”;
The International Dispute Resolution News, ABA, Section of International Law, Winter
2009/2010, 32 et seq.
"Kein Anwaltsgeheimnis für den Schriftverkehr zwischen Unternehmen und Unternehmensjuristen" (No legal Professional Privilege for Communication between
Undertakings and their In-house Counsel), CH-D Wirtschaft 12/07 and 4/08.
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“No legal Professional Privilege of Communication between Undertakings and their
In-house Counsel,” AmCham Germany Newsletter 10/2007.
"Die Schutzschrift im Wettbewerbsrecht" (The Protective Letter in the Law of Unfair
Competition), 1985.
Mediation
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“Germany: Draft Law for the Promotion of Mediation and other Procedures of Extrajudicial Conflict Settlement”, IBA Mediation Newsletter 2012.
“Can Mediation Unite Germany Again? “Stuttgart 21“ and its Deceptive Label “Mediation””, IBA Mediation Newsletter Sept. 2011, 19 et seq.
“Enforcement of Mediation Settlement Agreements” in: Mediation Techniques, an ebook issued by the Mediation Techniques Subcommittee of the International Bar Association, 2010.
“Germany divided again! The debate over the need to implement qualification standards in German mediation law”, IBA Mediation Newsletter 10/09, 18 et seq.
"Germany: In Defence of Mediation from the Corporate Perspective," IBA Mediation
Newsletter Sept. 2008, 15 et seq.
M&A
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„Berechnung des Schadens bei Verletzung einer Eigenkapitalgarantie beim Unternehmenskauf“ (Calculation of Damages in Case of Violation of an Equity Guarantee
in Corporate Acquisitions), BB 2013, 937 et seq.
„Die Kenntnis des Käufers beim Unternehmenskauf“ (Knowledge of the Purchaser in
Corporate Acquisitions), BB 2013, 963 et seq.
"Verjährung und Aufrechnung beim Unternehmenskauf“ (Statute of Limitation and
Set-Off in Corporation Acquisition Agreements), BB 2012, 852 et seq.
"Earn-Out-Klauseln beim Unternehmenskauf" (Earn-Out Provisions in Corporate Acquisitions), BB 2010, 2912 et seq.
“Variable Kaufpreisgestaltung bei M&A in Krisenzeiten / Variable M&A Purchase
Price Calculation in Times of Crisis“ , Finanzplatz 2010, vol. 4, 22 et seq.
“Break-up Fees beim Unternehmenskauf” (Break up Fees in Corporate Acquisitions),
BB 2008, 286 et seq.
"Cash-free/Debt-free-Klauseln beim Unternehmenskauf " (Cash-free/Debt-free provisions in Corporation Acquisition Agreements), in: Der Betrieb 2007, 559 et seq.
"Berechnung des Schadens bei Verletzung von Garantien eines Unternehmenskaufvertrages", (Calculation of Damages originating in the Violation of Corporation
Acquisition Agreements), ZIP 2005,1819 et seq.
"Bagatell- und Cap-Klauseln beim Unternehmenskauf" (Threshold and CapProvisions in Corporate Acquisition Agreements), BB 2004, 1233
"Die
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Garantieversprechens
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Unternehmenskauf nach der Schuldrechtsreform" (The Legal Consequences of
Providing Independent Indemnity in Corporate Acquisitions under the Reformed
German Law of Obligations).
Agency / Dealership
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Wann gehört ein Handelsvertretervertrag vor ein Arbeitsgericht? (When does an
agency agreement constitute jurisdiction of a labour court?), commentary to:OLG
München, Resolution of 20.03.2014, 7 W 315/14, BB 2014.
„Zur Anwendbarkeit von § 90a HGB auf Wettbewerbsabreden“ (Re: Application of §
90a HGB to Post Contractual Non-Compete Provisions), commentary to: BGH, judgment of 25 10.2012, VII ZR 56/11, BB 2012, 3102 et seq.
„Provisionsanspruch des Handelsvertreters bei Erwerb des Kundenstammes aus der
Insolvenz“ (Commission Claim of an Agent in Case of the Acquisition of the Customer
Base), commentary to: BGH, judgment of 26.10.2011 – VIII ZR 222/10, BB 2011,
3090.
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"Fortbestand des Handelsvertretervertrags bei Vermögensübergang von OHG auf
GmbH" (Continuation of an Agency Contract when transferring Assets of an OHG to a
GmbH), commentary to: OLG Stuttgart, judgment of 30.5..2011 – 5 U 189/10, BB
2011, 1811.
"Ausgleichspflichtige Unternehmervorteile bei Beendigung des Handelsvertretervertrags auch bei besonders langlebigen Wirtschaftsgütern" (Corporate Benefits to be
compensated also regarding Long Lasting Assets in Case of Termination of an Agency Agreement, commentary to: BGH, judgment of 17.11..2010 - VIII ZR 322/09), BB
2011, 1235.
"Zum Wegfall von Handelsvertreterprovisionsansprüchen wegen vom Unternehmer
zu vertretender Zahlungseinstellung der Kunden“ (No claim to compensation of an
agent if the company is responsible for non-payment by a customer, commentary to:
BGH, judgment of 05.03.2008 - VIII ZR 31/07), BB 2008, 1030.
"BGH stärkt Stellung der Vertragshändler" (Federal Supreme Court strenghtens Position of Appointed Dealers, commentary to: BGH, judgment of 01.10.2008 - VIII ZR
13/05), BB 2008, 2594.
Miscellaneous
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Rules for Credit Rating Agencies – or Another Unsuccessful Attempt to Establish Uniform and Adequate Standards for Credit Ratings? Juriste international, 2013, 58 et
seq.
Preface (untitled) in the book of Hermstrüwer/Hamann/Diers, “Schwimmen mit
Fingerabdruck?” (Swimming with finger prints?, 2012, I
“How credit ratings resemble the weather forecast: A European approach”, IBA European Regional Forum Newsletter Feb. 2012, 9 et seq.
Deutsche Verlustverrechnungsbeschränkung nach § 8c KStG; Potentielle Verfassungswidrigkeit (German restraint to off-set losses pursuant to § 8c KStG; potential
unconstitutionality), CH-D Wirtschaft 10/11, 25 et seq.
"International Legal Developments in Review: 2010, Europe", (co-editor) The International Lawyer, 2011, 511 et seq. (publication of the ABA's Section on International
Law), printed also in "The Globe", the newsletter of the International and Immigration
Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association.
"Auswirkungen
aktueller
Rechtsprechung
auf
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(Consequences of current case law for the taxation of moving abroad), CH-D Wirtschaft 5/2010, 30 et seq.
Preface (untitled) in the book of Ischdonat, “Die deutsche Juristenausbildung unter
dem Einfluss von Bologna” (Legal Education in Germany under the influence of Bologna), 2010, I.
“Haftung von Bankvorständen und deren aufsichtsrechtliche Verantwortung” (Liability
and Responsibility vis-à-vis Supervisory Authorities of Members of the Board of
Banks, in: Grieser/Heemann (Ed), Bankaufsichtsrecht, 2009, 157 et seq.
“IT-Sicherheit im Unternehmen“ (Corporate IT Security), CH-D Wirtschaft 9/09.
“For Free? Product Replacement, Refitting and Repair Under German Product Liability Laws,” IBA-International Litigation News , September 2009, 56 et seq.
"International Legal Developments in Review: 2008, Europe"(co-editor), The International Lawyer 2009, Vol. 43-2 Summer 2009
“Stoneridge and its Impact on European Capital Market and Consumer Law," ECFR
2008, 453 et seq.
“Unlauteres Ausnutzen eines fremden Vertragsbruches“ (Unfair Exploitation of a
Third Party´s Breach of Contract), MDR 2008, 1081 et seq.
"International Legal Developments in Review: 2007, Europe," (co-editor) The International Lawyer, 2008, 996 et seq. (publication of the ABA’s Section on International
Law)
"Churning," WM 2006, 409 et seq.
"Cash Pooling unter Beteiligung deutscher und Schweizer Unternehmen" Part 1
and Part 2 (Cash Pooling with Participation of German and Swiss Enterprises). Reproduced with the kind permission of CH-D Wirtschaft 2/06 and 3/06.
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Lectures and Presentations
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organized and conducted seminars and webinars relating to “Corporate Investigations”, “Compliance”, “Transatlantic Trade and Developments in Credit Crunch Litigation”, “Product Liability”, ”Implementation of an Emergency Plan for a Potential Recall
and Management of an Existing Product Liability Case”, “Electronic Discovery”,
“Class Action”, “Data Protection”, “Legal Sovereignty and Collision of Laws”, “Information Retention, Management and Disclosure”, “National Security Restrictions for
Foreign Acquisitions”, “Legal Professional Privilege for In-House Counsel” or current
cases in Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, London, Basle and Zurich, inter alia with the German-American Lawyers’ Association (GALA), the American
Chamber of Commerce, the Hamburg Arbitration Circle, the Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, Frankfurt am Main, the Deutsches Aktieninstitut (DAI) and the
Rechtszentrum für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (RIZ) der Universität Köln.
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continuously asked to speak or serve on the panel on procedural aspects on international conferences (e.g., at Congresses of the IBA [International Bar Association] or
the UIA [Union Internationale des Avocats], respectively the ABA [American Bar Association] or the DAJV [German-American Lawyers’ Association]) inter alia presentations and lectures on
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Bilanzgarantien, Unternehmensbewertung und Schadensersatz bei M&ATransaktionen (balance sheet guarantees, valuation of enterprises and reimbursement of damages in M&A transactions) (Leipzig, 2014)
The Litigation Gamble (Macao, 2013)
Unauthorized Amiable Compositeur? (Kiev, 2013)
Current Issues in Arbitration Proceedings –Experiences, Tips and Traps
(Freiburg, 2013)
M&A Arbitration, Earn-out Clauses and Calculation of Damages in M&A
Transactions (Riga, 2013)
Liability of Managing Directors (Paris, 2013)
Costs of Litigation (Dresden, 2012)
Information Leaks (Helsinki, 2012)
How to pitch clients (Vancouver, 2012)
The Art of Oral Advocacy in Proceedings before National Courts (Miami,
2011)
Shareholders’ Lawsuits arising out of Shareholders’ Agreements in German
Law (St. Moritz, 2011)
Destruction/Spoliation of Evidence under German Law (Istanbul, 2010)
Earn-out Provisions in Corporate Acquisition Agreements (Frankfurt, 2010)
Class Actions, Mass Litigation and Collective Redress (Frankfurt, 2010)
Cross Border Joint Ventures and Similar Businesses: Transaction and Litigation Risks (Park City, 2010)
Examination of Witnesses in German Proceedings: Superior to the US Approach? (Sevilla, 2009)
Financial Crisis from a Different Angle (Sevilla, 2009)
Catch the Wave in Complex and Class Action Litigation or Sink to the Bottom
– Hot Topics in Complex and Class Action Litigation – The Globalization of
Securities Class Actions (Atlanta, 2009)
Precautionary Measures and Reactions to Governmental Investigations –
how to Survive an Investigation without a Hangover (Frankfurt, 2008)
The Enforcement of Foreign Judgments / Orders in other Jurisdictions: the
Merits/Pitfalls / Recognition of Judgments and/or Interim Orders (Bucharest,
2008)
How Things can go wrong on M&A Deals (Bucharest, 2008)
German Class Action Legislation (London, 2008)
Litigation versus Arbitration Claims: Opportunities and Limitations (Vail, 2008)
Management of Litigation Claims against Corporations (Vail, 2008)
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(Electronic) Discovery in American Arbitration (Hamburg, 2008)
Tracing and Freezing of Assets in Aid of Litigation in Germany (Paris, 2007)
Recent Developments on Class Actions in Germany (Paris, 2007)
Obligations of and the Relationship between the Obligations of a Property
Owner /Occupier and the Party having caused Contamination and their respective Successors (Paris, 2007)
Calculation of Damages in the Case of a Violation of Guarantees in a Corporate Acquisition Agreement (Sestriere, 2007)
Collective Claims Enforcement in German Civil Litigation (Salvador, 2006)
Information Retention, Management and Disclosure (London, 2006)
Taking Evidence in Germany (Breckenridge, 2006)
Obtaining Evidence From the Adversary in Civil Cases under German Law
(Fez, 2005)
The Vitamins Cartel / Private Damage Reimbursement Litigation (Geneva,
2004)
The Mannesmann Trial (Geneva, 2004)
Movement of Capital in the EC (Berlin, 1992)
Memberships:
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German-British Jurists Association
German-American Lawyers’ Associations (DAJV and GALA)
German-Austrian-Swiss-Liechtenstein Lawyers’ Association (DACH)
German Lawyers’ Association (DAV) – Working Group for International Legal Transactions
German Institution of Arbitration (DIS)
Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
German-Asian Business Circle (DAW)
International Bar Association (IBA)
International Arbitration Institute (IAI)
Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), Litigation Commission (President)
Steuben-Schurz-Gesellschaft
Frankfurt am Main Bar Association
The Sedona Conference, Working Group 6
Member of the Supervisory Board/Advisory Board of various companies
Foundation of Attorneys in Hesse (Stiftung der Hessischen Rechtsanwaltschaft)
(Member of the Management Board)
George Marshall Society (Founding Member)
Dr. Mark C. Hilgard
Mayer Brown LLP
Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 35-37
60327 Frankfurt am Main
Tel. +49 69 7941 2271
mobile: +49 151 1742 3663
Fax +49 69 7941 100
[email protected]
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