Dr. Jörn Zons
Rechtsanwalt
joern.zons@fgvw.de
T +49 221 20807-0
M +49 160 97904971
F +49 221 20807-23
Agrippinawerft 24
Im Rheinauhafen
50678 Köln
Zons, Jörn Dr.
Rechtsanwalt (Lawyer) and Partner
Studied in Cologne
Regular speaker on German and international construction and engineering projects and dispute resolution, among others for seminar providers, industry associations and in-house for companies
Focus
National and International Construction and Engineering Projects
Onshore and Offshore Infrastructure Projects
Service Contracts, Purchase and Supply Agreements
International Contracts
Litigation
Arbitration
International Dispute Resolution
Languages
German, English
Recommendations
Listed as one of the leading German lawyers for construction law 2013-2025 and for arbitration and mediation 2025 (Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers)
Leading name for construction law (The Legal 500 Germany 2024)
Recommended lawyer for plant engineering and construction law (The Legal 500 Germany 2021-2025), "The proactive cooperation of Dr. Zons, who makes suggestions on his own initiative and makes suggestions for the handling of cases, should be emphasized."; "has excellent industry knowledge in the project business/plant engineering and has a pragmatic and solution-oriented view of the essentials", "very pragmatic and responsive, readily available, solution-oriented"; "An incredible amount of experience, also in negotiations. Gets to the point quickly."; "masters all the pitfalls of procedural and arbitration law.", “Jörn Zons deserves special mention. He has very good expertise in plant engineering and construction projects. He successfully applies this expertise in negotiations in a goal- and solution-oriented manner in order to achieve a good result without alienating the other side. Dr. Zons has a good eye for what is really important.”, ”Sound expertise and experience in the FIDIC sector.”
Highly recommended lawyer in construction law (WirtschaftsWoche January 2022 and January 2023)
Recommended lawyer for Real Estate and Construction Law (kanzleimonitor.de 2018/2019)
"Construction Lawyer of the Year - Germany" 2016 (Corporate LiveWire Legal Awards)
Named as one of the three "most highly regarded" construction lawyers in Germany in Who's Who Legal Germany 2016
Listed in the International Who's Who of Construction Lawyers 2012-2015
Listed in Euromoney's Construction and Real Estate Expert Guide 2015
Who's Who Legal Germany 2016: "Jörn Zons ... is a 'distinguished player' in the market who focuses his practice on domestic and international construction and infrastructure projects. He impresses his 'forensic approach' and 'bespoke solutions'."
Who's Who Legal Germany 2015: "Jörn Zons is a renowned 'expert in complex drafting' who is also well regarded for his litigation and arbitration practices."
Who's Who Legal Germany 2014: "'Jörn Zons is a trusted adviser' to contractors on complex projects and also represents clients in litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution proceedings."
Who's Who Legal Germany 2013, "Jörn Zons (…) is a 'top notch construction lawyer'. He advises clients on infrastructure projects, construction and engineering projects and assists with ensuing disputes."; "Jörn Zons is nominated for his extensive knowledge, quick judgment and precise answers"
Publications
- Co-editor of Bock/Zons, Rechtshandbuch Anlagenbau / Praxisfragen deutscher und internationaler Anlagenbauprojekte [Handbook plant construction / technical questions in connection with German and international plant construction projects]; Beck-Verlag 2015
- "Internationalisation" of the German engineering and construction market; Construction and Real Estate Expert Guide 2015, p. 9.
- The German Law on Standard Terms and Conditions - a dangerous trap for building and engineering contracts; Construction Law International 2012, volume 1, p. 7 et seqq.
- Deliktische Haftungsrisiken im Anlagenbau - eine oft übersehene Gefahr [Tortious liability risks in plant construction - an often overlooked danger]; IBR-online 2011, p.1242
- The minefield of back-to-back subcontracts; Construction Law International 2010, volume 1, p. 11 et seqq and volume 2, p. 21 et seqq.
- Limitations of liability and their validity (or potential invalidity) under German law; Construction Law International 2007, volume 4, p. 15 et seqq.
- Triebel/Zons, Befragung von Zeugen vor dem Hearing in internationalen Schiedsverfahren [Questioning of witnesses before hearings in international arbitration proceedings], IDR 1/2004, p. 5-10.
- Triebel/Zons, Discovery of Documents in internationalen Schiedsverfahren - Theorie und Praxis [Discovery of documents in international arbitration proceedings - Theory and practice], International Journal of Dispute Resolution, BB-Beilage 7 zu Heft 46/2002, p. 26 et seqq.
Memberships
- Anglo-German Construction Law Platform
- Deutscher Anwaltverein (DAV) Arbeitsgemeinschaften "Baurecht" und "Internationaler Rechtsverkehr" [The German Bar Association's working groups "Construction Law" and "International Legal Relations"]
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Baurecht [German Construction Law Society]
- The International Bar Association (IBA) committees "International Construction Projects", "Litigation" and "Arbitration"
- Deutsche Institution für Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit (DIS) [German Institution of Arbitration]
- Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) at the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)