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Gleiss Lutz is a market leader in complex dispute resolution. Clients engage the firm to handle their most complex and challenging matters all over the world. The practice enjoys an excellent reputation for its expertise in both international and domestic litigation and arbitration.

Services include advice on cross-border and domestic disputes during or in the wake of M&A deals, public takeovers, joint ventures or insolvencies as well as disputes concerning capital markets, corporate law, commercial contracts, product liability, plant engineering projects and investment protection. Our lawyers act as counsel for the parties, or as party-appointed or presiding arbitrators.

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Dispute Resolution - Germany

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Housing a highly esteemed disputes practice, the law firm Gleiss Lutz is particularly visible and well reputed for its strength in antitrust litigation and is regularly sought after for its prowess in handling major cartel damages claims. The team also represents clients in liability and distribution disputes. Furthermore, the firm is well versed in investment arbitration, insolvency proceedings and class actions in the capital markets segment. Additionally, Gleiss Lutz offers noteworthy expertise in corporate litigation and general commercial arbitration proceedings, including those pertaining to the construction sector. Its clientele includes well-known players from the technology, telecommunications, energy and automotive sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Gleiss Lutz

  • Gleiss Lutz represented Deutsche Telekom before the Berlin Court of Appeal in the enforceability of an arbitral award against the state of India in Germany, with around USD132 million in awarded damages.

Strengths

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"The team is pragmatic and is always looking for reasonable solutions."

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Europe

"The Gleiss Lutz team is highly stable and its quality is extraordinary."

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Europe

"Its lawyers are always accessible and they really care for their clients."

Dispute Resolution respondent
Europe

"The firm has an excellent overview of multidimensional, large-volume litigation before foreign courts."

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"Gleiss Lutz has strength in its experience with the enforcement of international arbitration awards."

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Notable Practitioners

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Stefan Rützel
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Stefan Rützel
1
Band 1

Leading practitioner Stefan Rützel is renowned for his litigation strength, acting on large-scale set-aside proceedings, as well as representing clients in liability claims and insolvencies. Additionally, he is an experienced counsel and acts as arbitrator, which makes him a strong choice for clients seeking holistic representation.

"He is a very experienced arbitration and litigation counsel."

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Stephan Wilske
2
Stephan Wilske
2
Band 2

Stephan Wilske operates from the firm's Stuttgart office and is widely appreciated for his prowess in handling large distribution disputes, as well as those related to energy construction. He is experienced with DIS and ICC arbitrations.

"He is brilliant."

"Stephan Wilske is very experienced in arbitration proceedings."

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David Quinke
5
David Quinke
5
Band 5

Düsseldorf-based practitioner David Quinke often acts for well-known energy companies on complex disputes. David Quinke also acts on litigation related to arbitral awards.

"David Quinke is excellent."

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Eric Wagner
5
Eric Wagner
5
Band 5

Governments, automotive giants and technology companies trust Eric Wagner with distribution, product liability and insurance disputes. He shows additional skill in insolvencies and recourse claims.

"He is a very good lawyer."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Gleiss Lutz

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration Counsel
Stephan Wilske
2
Stephan Wilske
2
Band 2
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Stefan Rützel
4
Stefan Rützel
4
Band 4
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David Quinke
5
David Quinke
5
Band 5
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Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Stefan Rützel
1
Stefan Rützel
1
Band 1
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Eric Wagner
5
Eric Wagner
5
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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
Stefan Rützel
3
Stefan Rützel
3
Band 3
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Members

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Andrea Leufgen

Luidger Röckrath

Lukas Schultze-Moderow

Stefan Rützel

Stefan Rützel

Head of Department

Tobias Boecken

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Chemicals

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate / Real Estate Finance

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Utilities