Tino Schneider
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Dr Tino Schneider

Counsel

Email

tino.schneider@aoshearman.com

Phone

+49 69 2648 5906

Offices

Frankfurt

V-CARD
Tino has extensive experience in commercial and investment treaty Arbitration, representing Clients under all major institutional rules.

He is particularly recognized for his expertise in the energy and construction sectors, handling disputes related to the construction of power plants (including renewables and nuclear), energy infrastructure, industrial plants, and transport infrastructure, as well as disputes arising from gas, hydrogen and ammonia supply agreements, and project joint ventures.

He also advises on disputes involving pharmaceuticals, corporate transactions, international supply chains (particularly in the automotive, energy, and electronics sectors), foreign investments, and sanctions.

Consistently recognized by Lexology (formerly Who’s Who Legal) as a Future Leader in arbitration and construction, and as a “Global Elite Thought Leader – Under 45,” Tino is praised by peers and clients for combining “deep technical knowledge, superb strategic thinking and outstanding advocacy skills” with “a very sharp legal mind.” He has been described as “one of the best construction lawyers of his generation” (Lexology 2022).

Expertise

Experience

Representative matters

  • A European nuclear power plant operator in a high-value arbitration arising out of an EPC contract relating to the replacement of nuclear safety systems.
  • A European pump storage hydro power plant in an ICC arbitration relating to the delivery of defective hydro power turbines.
  • A European nuclear power plant operator in an ICC arbitration relating to the replacement of the main condensers in several reactor units.
  • A European pharmaceutical company in two parallel ICC arbitrations with seat in Geneva with a total amount in dispute in excess of EUR 600 million, concerning a post-acquisition dispute relating to multi-district product liability litigation in the US and a pharmaceutical product manufacturing dispute.
  • An investor in a USD 100 million UNCITRAL arbitration with seat in London against an Eastern European State concerning investments in the consumer goods sector.
  • A European nuclear power plant operator in a EUR 50 million dispute relating to the delivery of a battery energy storage system for grid stabilization.
  • An Eastern European energy company on claims arising out of delays in the installation of a wind farm.
  • A European project company in a EUR 20 million dispute concerning the construction of a nuclear waste repository.
  • A Scandinavian company in a EUR 40 million dispute concerning the construction of a biomass plant.
  • A European energy company in a multi-billion Euro dispute with an Eastern European State-owned company in relation to several gas supply agreements.
  • A Scandinavian contractor in an ICC arbitration with seat in Paris against a European industrial gases and engineering company concerning the construction of a hydrogen plant.
  • An instrumentality of a Middle Eastern State in an ICC arbitration with seat in Geneva concerning a major marine infrastructure project with an amount in dispute of USD 300 million.
  • A French chemical company on contract management issues in relation to the construction of a chemical silo.
  • A European commodities trader in a EUR 385 million ICC arbitration with seat in Geneva against an Eastern European State-owned company in relation to gas supply agreements.
  • A European chemical company on contract management issues in relation to the construction of a chemical plant in Italy.
  • A Middle Eastern company in a EUR 25 million ICC arbitration with seat in Paris arising out of a distribution contract.
  • A Middle Eastern company in an ad hoc arbitration pursuant to the UNCITRAL Rules against a Middle Eastern individual concerning a real estate project with an amount in dispute of USD 40 million.
  • A Middle Eastern company in an ICC arbitration with seat in Geneva relating to agency contracts concerning transport projects in the Middle East.
  • A German engineering company in a EUR 230 million arbitration under the DIS Rules, with seat in Frankfurt, relating to a post-acquisition dispute with a US automotive supplier.
  • As an arbitrator in a Swiss Rules dispute between a Swiss steel trader and a Dominican steel products company.
  • A leading German automotive company in a multi-billion Euro securities litigation relating to information obligations towards capital market participants.
  • A major Swiss private bank in a high value litigation commenced by a group of investors, advising the bank on insurance issues, and managing the process to establish insurance coverage.
  • A German bank in a directors’ liability litigation relating to an M&A transaction.

Published Work

  • T. Schneider/A. Masser (2025) “Disputed Variations and Similar Scenarios – Underrated Aspects in Contract Drafting”, Law Journal on Industrial and Infrastructure Projects (RInPrax), Vol. 1, Issue 1, p. 6
  • T. Schneider/R. Loschi, in T. Cottier, K. Nadakavukaren Schefer (eds), Elgar Encyclopedia of International Economic Law (2025) “The Role of Domestic Law in Investment Dispute Resolution”, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing
  • S. Moss/T. Schneider/J.-R. Fiechter (2022) in D. Charrett (ed.), FIDIC Contracts in Europe: A Practical Guide to Application “Applying FIDIC Contracts in Switzerland”, London: Informa Law
  • S. Wilske/B. Ebert/N. Bassiri/T. Schneider/T. Stouten (2022) “The View From Europe: What’s New in European Arbitration”, Dispute Resolution Journal, Vol. 76, Issue 1, p. 137
  • S. Moss/T. Schneider/J.-R. Fiechter (2019) in D. Charrett (ed.), The International Application of FIDIC Contracts: A Practical Guide, “The Application of Swiss Law to FIDIC Contracts”, London: Informa Law
  • M. Veit/T. Schneider (2016) “Implications of Sanctions on Energy-Related Arbitration”, International Law Office, Newsletter (International Trade), 12 February 2016
  • T. Schneider, in J. Drexl, R. Hilty (2014) et al. (eds), Max-Planck-Institute for Innovation and Competition, Series on Intellectual Property Law (Schriftenreihe zum gewerblichen Rechtsschutz), Volume 189, "Verwechslungsgefahr und Herkunftstäuschung“, Cologne: Heymanns  

Speaking Engagements

  • Guest Speaker, Auswirkungen von Zöllen und anderen Handelsbeschränkungen auf Lieferkettenverträge, ICC Digital Lunch Break, January 2026
  • Guest Speaker, Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Boards (DAABs), Hellenic Association for Arbitration’s 6th International Arbitration Forum Athens, November 2025
  • Moderator, International Disputes in Healthcare Construction, LIDW, June 2025
  • Moderator, Can international arbitration contribute to mitigating the climate crisis?, 5th Co-Chairs' Circle Global Conference, May 2024
  • Moderator, The Intersection of Geopolitics and Investment Treaty Arbitration, Young European Federation for Investment Law and Arbitration, April 2024
  • Moderator, Typische Rechtsstreitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit der (beschleunigten) Energiewende, German Swiss Lawyers Association (DSJV), September 2022
  • Guest Speaker, Legitimate Expectations in Domestic Legal Systems and Public International Law, American Society of International Law (ASIL), January 2022
  • Guest Speaker, Bonds in construction disputes – weapon of choice or last resort?, AIJA Construction Disputes Seminar, October 2021
  • Faculty, Foundation for International Arbitration Advocacy (FIAA) International Arbitration Advocacy Workshop – Questioning of Fact Witnesses in International Arbitration, June 2020
  • Moderator, Dispute Resolution under the ECT– Quo Vadis?, LALIVE Pre-Moot for the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court, February 2020
  • Moderator, Schiedsverfahren und Datenschutz, German Institution of Arbitration below 40 (DIS40), November 2019
  • Guest Speaker, Introduction to Investor-State Arbitration, University of St Gallen Model United Nations, November 2019
  • Guest Speaker, Vollstreckung im Zusammenhang mit alternativen Streitbeilegungsformen - Mediation, Dispute Adjudication Boards und Expert Determination, International construction law subgroup of the German Lawyers Association, November 2019
  • Guest Speaker, Disruption Claims, Young International Construction Practitioners (YConstruction), September 2019
  • Guest Speaker, Who pays the bill? Separate deposits, security for costs, and allocation of costs, International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA), June 2019
  • Guest Speaker, Extension of time claims in construction disputes, German Institution of Arbitration below 40 (DIS40), April 2019
  • Moderator, Immaterialgüterrechte in Schiedsverfahren, German Institution of Arbitration below 40 (DIS40), October 2018
  • Moderator, Schweizer Schiedsort, deutscher Schiedsort – austauschbar oder einzigartig?, German Institution of Arbitration below 40 (DIS40), March 2018
  • Guest Speaker, Round Table - Construction Arbitration, Young Austrian Arbitration Practitioners (YAAP), October 2017

Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

  • Board Member, German Swiss Lawyers Association
  • Former Regional Representative of DIS40 (2018-2020)
  • Member, International Nuclear Law Association (INLA)
  • Member, German Arbitration Institution (DIS)
  • Member, Swiss Arbitration Association (ASA)
  • Member, YConstruction

Recognition

“'supremely talented lawyer' with 'unparalleled expertise in construction arbitration'”
Who’s Who Legal 2021
“one of the best construction lawyers of his generation”
Who’s Who Legal 2022

Qualifications

Admissions

Rechtsanwalt, Germany, 2012

Attorney-at-law, New York, 2013

Rechtsanwalt, Switzerland, 2020-2024

Academic

Dr. iur., Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany 2014

LL.M., Columbia University Law School, USA, 2012

Second State Exam, Germany, 2009

First German Law Degree, Germany, 2007

Languages

English, German
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.