Dispute Resolution: Litigation | Europe

Clients appreciate Uwe Hornung for his breadth of expertise in the German market. He assists with a variety of mandates including arbitral award enforcements.

Leading practitioner Markus Meier is held in high esteem for his excellence as a litigator, often representing prestigious automotive companies in large-scale M&A and capital market disputes. Clients also benefit from his experience in handling DIS and ICC-governed arbitration procedures.

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.

Munich-based practitioner Michael Molitoris is renowned for his strength in product liability disputes, often acting for prestigious automotive manufacturers and suppliers.

Rupert Bellinghausen is revered for his litigation abilities, often representing domestic and global companies in corporate, distribution, liability and investment disputes. He is visible in the real estate, insurance and tax sectors.

Frank Meckes rises in the rankings following strong work experience and market feedback. He 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.

Karl Wach offers expertise in insolvency, post-M&A and investor disputes. He operates from Munich.

Christoph Baus works across the firm's Hamburg and Frankfurt offices and offers clients strong support in large litigation matters, including on mass claims. He also shows promise in arbitration matters.

Clients mandate Detlef Hass for his experience in handling contractual disputes in the automotive sector.

Munich-based practitioner Ina Brock specialises in product liability disputes in the pharmaceutical and automotive sectors, as well as environmental litigation.

Auditing companies, financial institutions and consultants frequently mandate Marc Zimmerling for his strength in handling financial, insolvency, liability and tax litigation.

Thomas Liebscher operates from Mannheim and is appreciated for his prowess in handling liability, insolvency and joint venture disputes across the finance, energy and chemicals sectors.

Wolf Bussian advises prominent national and international banks on complex liability and tax disputes in relation to cum-ex transactions, among others.

Frankfurt-based Britta Grauke of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is the head of Weil's litigation practice. She often acts in real estate disputes, while showing additional strength in post-M&A and insolvency disputes.

Burkhard Schneider is recognised for his long-standing expertise in the German litigation world, with a particular focus on disputes in the financial sector.

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.

Hans-Patrick Schroeder advises clients on a broad range of disputes related to M&A, compliance and damages proceedings.

Martina de Lind van Wijngaarden acts for clients in high-profile disputes pertaining to product liability as well as insolvency claims and criminal litigation.

Michael Kremer regularly advises clients from the aviation, automotive and engineering sectors on complex disputes, with a particular focus on antitrust litigation and follow-on claims.

Investors and energy companies mandate Sebastian Rakob for his expertise in supply and energy disputes under various rules, including DIS and SCC.

Anne Löhner enters the rankings following endorsement from clients and peers, as well as her experience in large mass litigation cases. She also provides clients with expertise in technological licensing disputes, as well as injunctive relief proceedings.