Anna Masser

Education:
  • 1st State Exam, Law, Heidelberg University (2000 – 2005)
Areas of Expertise:
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Investment Arbitration
  • Energy and Natural Resources Disputes
  • Plant Engineering Arbitration
  • Renewable Energy Arbitration
  • Technology and Long-Term Contract Disputes
  • M&A and Joint Venture Disputes
  • Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
jurisdictions:
Germany
Languages:
English
English
German
Biography:

Anna Masser is a partner and head of the International Arbitration Practice in Germany at A&O Shearman. With over 15 years of experience in international commercial arbitration, Anna advises clients at all stages of dispute resolution, with a focus on energy, plant engineering, and renewable energy sectors. She has acted as lead counsel in numerous arbitrations under rules including ICC, SCAI, DIS, LCIA, SCC, and UNCITRAL, and also serves as an arbitrator. A CEDR Accredited Mediator, Anna is actively involved in promoting ethical leadership and responsibility in the field of arbitration through her roles in ASA, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, and FASPE’s Advisory Council.

Experience:
  • Partner and Head of International Arbitration Practice, A&O Shearman (2024 – Present)
  • Partner, Allen & Overy (2020 – 2024)
  • Partner, Jones Day (2019 – 2019)
  • Lawyer, LALIVE, Zurich (2014 – 2016)
  • Lawyer, Walder Wyss Ltd, Zurich (2009 – 2013)
  • Lawyer, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (2008 – 2009)
  • Research Assistant, CMS Hasche Sigle (2005 – 2006)
  • Vice President, Asian European Arbitration Association (ASEAC) (2021 – 2024)
  • Board Member, ASA – Swiss Arbitration Association (2023 – Present)
  • Commission Member, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (2021 – Present)
  • Advisory Council Member, FASPE (Fellowships for the Study of Professional Ethics) (2023 – Present)
  • CEDR Accredited Mediator