Gowling WLG Frankfurt Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution (Germany) Dr Mathias-Wittinghofer, FCIArb has been named in the JUVE Top 30 party representatives in international and national arbitration 2024 rankings, and the Who's Who Legal ("WWL"): Thought Leaders Germany 2024 lists.

JUVE, the leading German-language industry handbook, lists Mathias as one of 30 leading legal professionals in international and national arbitration proceedings, following a comprehensive research and review process to determine the premier minds in the German market.

Receiving praise from clients and competitors, Mathias is recognised for his "high service orientation" and "very good presentation style". He is described as "rhetorically strong", a "brilliant strategist" and a "strong advisor in arbitration proceedings". He is also praised for his "competent and pleasant" style, and for being "legally excellent, very committed and responsive" with "strong analytical skills".

Mathias is also named one of Germany's leading arbitration practitioners by WWL in the research platform's latest 'Thought Leaders Germany 2024' report.

Based on a comprehensive research process bringing together the insight, expertise and wisdom of the foremost arbitrators, counsel and expert witnesses, 'WWL Thought Leaders: Germany' aims to shine a light on those professionals at the pinnacle of the German legal market. They are recognised not only for their expertise and experience advising on significant and cutting-edge matters, but also their ability to innovate and inspire.

A leading commercial litigation and arbitration lawyer, both in Germany and internationally, this latest accolade follows further WWL recognition for Mathias this year. He is recommended in WWL's 'Arbitration', 'Germany – Arbitration' and 'Germany – Commercial Litigation' guides for his expertise in resolving complex domestic and international disputes.

Mathias also features in the 2025 edition of 'Best Lawyers® in Germany' for the areas of international arbitration and arbitration / dispute resolution / mediation.