Chambers Review
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Litigation - Germany
What the Team is Known For
As a well-known boutique based in Munich, WACH UND MECKES assists with the full spectrum of litigation cases. The law firm is particularly appreciated for its strength in post-M&A disputes, claims enforcement and securities-related litigation. A diverse clientele ranging from well-known international aviation companies and financial investors to board members.
Strengths
I am very content with WACH UND MECKES. The litigators there are technically excellent but also very pragmatic, and they understand that we have a transactional business.
WACH UND MECKES has a very good litigation team. The lawyers are pragmatic, work flexibly on our mandates and provide us with regular updates.
WACH UND MECKES is a super thorough law firm. The lawyers are very tenacious and really fight for their clients' causes.
Work Highlights
WACH UND MECKES defended Etihad Airways against an approximately EUR2 billion damages claim by the insolvency administrator of a German airline carrier.
Notable practitioners
Frank Meckes is experienced in handling insolvency damages cases, as well as offering assistance to clients in corporate and IP disputes. He regularly advises both international and domestic clients.
Frank Meckes's briefs are very well written and of a high quality. He knows what he's doing.
Frank Meckes is a bright lawyer who is all over the detail and commercially aware.
Frank Meckes offers comprehensive strategic advice based on a quick and precise analysis of a situation, in which not only the legal components but also economic concerns are taken into account.
Frank Meckes is a very sophisticated and pragmatic litigator.
Frank Meckes is someone I know I can go to and brainstorm ideas with. He is a very accurate, well-prepared and pragmatic lawyer.
Karl Wach offers expertise in insolvency, post-M&A and investor disputes.
Karl Wach is an extremely strategic lawyer who has plenty years of experience.