Jakob Zumbé

Jakob is a dispute resolution lawyer based in Düsseldorf, focusing on complex commercial litigation, regulatory disputes, arbitration and sports law.

He advises domestic and international clients on high-stakes commercial and regulatory disputes, particularly in the automotive, energy and technology sectors. His experience includes large-scale litigation and regulatory proceedings, post-M&A disputes, arbitration and cross-border disputes.

Jakob also advises international technology companies on disputes arising from EU and European regulatory frameworks, including proceedings before regulatory authorities and related private enforcement litigation.

A growing focus of Jakob’s practice is sports law, particularly sports disputes and regulatory matters. He has advised in high-stakes proceedings involving international sports federations and supports elite athletes on legal matters. 

He is an active member of Freshfields’ international sports law group and contributes to the development of the firm’s sports law and sports disputes practice in Germany and internationally.

Jakob speaks German, English and Portuguese.