Litigation | Germany

The market-leading law firm Freshfields impresses with its excellent work on the full spectrum of dispute resolution. It is renowned for its ability to handle complex mass claims, often representing defendants in liability matters or insurance disputes. The team offers in-depth expertise in cartel damages claims and in financial and insolvency-related disputes. The team also has experience in cutting-edge climate change litigation. Its market position is further illustrated by its client roster, which consists of globally renowned corporates and financial institutions.

Considered to have an exceptional dispute resolution practice, Hengeler Mueller is routinely mandated on complex, multi-jurisdictional cases. The team offers proven excellence in cartel damages litigation, defending prestigious multinationals and DAX-40 companies as well as handling mass claims. Furthermore, the firm is held in high esteem for the breadth of its expertise, covering intellectual property disputes and professional liability claims, as well as financial sector disputes. The law firm offers deep-rooted expertise in a multitude of industry sectors, including automotive, banking, insurance and TMT. Also, clients benefit from the firm's prowess in handling constitutional complaints, as well as post-M&A disputes, in close collaboration with its outstanding corporate expertise.

The litigation team at Baker McKenzie is often involved in prominent cases in the energy sector, advising on construction and infrastructure disputes. With further expertise in insurance, intellectual property and supply chain disputes, the firm completes its holistic offering to clients from the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.

Clifford Chance is held in high esteem for its adeptness at defending parties in highly complex disputes. The law firm is a particularly popular choice for large damages claims in a range of sectors. With its various offices across Germany and excellent international structures, the law firm is well placed to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes. Its clientele consists of well-known German and international players from the banking, automotive and technology sectors.

A notable law firm in the dispute resolution world, CMS offers expertise in mass litigation and liability claims and is regularly involved in politically sensitive projects, acting as counsel on multi-jurisdictional disputes. The team is a popular choice with clients from the automotive and energy sectors.

Housing a highly esteemed disputes practice, the law firm Gleiss Lutz is particularly visible and well reputed for its strength in antitrust litigation. It is regularly sought after for its prowess in handling major cartel damages claims. The team also represents clients in corporate litigation, liability and distribution disputes. Its clientele includes well-known players from the technology, telecommunications, energy and automotive sectors.

With its large team and international office network, Hogan Lovells is ideally placed to advise a variety of clients from the automotive, technology and pharmaceutical sectors on the full spectrum of dispute resolution. The law firm is particularly well known for its abilities in cartel claims, supply chain disputes and product liability cases, often working in close connection with its other departments.

Due to its extensive international office network, Latham & Watkins is well placed to advise clients on a broad range of cross-border disputes. The law firm demonstrates excellent prowess in handling mass litigation, competition disputes and data protection cases, often in cooperation with its US practice group. Its clientele consists of leading car manufacturers, technology companies and states.

Utilising its expansive international network, Linklaters is highly experienced in cross-border litigation. The firm is especially visible in the energy and financial sectors. With its various offices across Europe and Germany, the team frequently advises on corporate, post-M&A and D&O liability cases. Its clientele consists of players from a variety of sectors, including financial services, automotive, energy and technology.

The international law firm A&O Shearman has excellent cross-border capabilities, offering services in a broad range of dispute resolution cases. The firm excels in litigation in the financial space, especially tax and banking disputes. The team also shows considerable experience in post-M&A and contractual disputes.

Noerr offers expertise across the full spectrum of dispute resolution, often representing parties in high-profile disputes. Besides its prowess in liability and insurance cases, the law firm also handles competition and insolvency disputes, and has further expertise in class actions. Its clientele includes prominent automotive manufacturers, insurers and government entities.

SZA Schilling, Zutt & Anschütz has a particular focus on high-stakes litigation. The team is especially visible in damages claims and in joint venture and post-M&A disputes. The law firm is also active in class actions, as well as liability issues and insolvency proceedings. Its client roster includes well-known, nationally and internationally active automotive, energy, financial and manufacturing companies.

White & Case is noted for its strength in litigation in the energy and chemicals sectors, and advises on complex insolvency and post-M&A disputes. Its clientele ranges from financial institutions, car manufacturers, sovereigns and technology companies to insolvency administrators and foreign ministries. It's strong network of offices make it a popular choice for cross-border disputes.

HEUKING is a German law firm acknowledged for its capabilities in dispute resolution. The team offers capabilities in litigation, with a focus on damages claims, insolvency, post-M&A disputes and D&O liability. Its clientele consists of players from the retail, manufacturing and transport sectors.

The dispute resolution practice at the German law firm Luther advises on a range of mandates and is especially visible in the energy sector, advising on prominent cases relating to the operation of power plants and wind farms. The law firm has prowess in handling litigation pertaining to mass consumer claims, product liability and enforcements claims, as well as considerable experience in insolvencies and other banking disputes. Its client roster includes well-known energy and automotive companies, as well as financial institutions and public bodies.

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.

Ashurst demonstrates strength in litigation matters, with particular reference to damages claims and insolvency matters. The lawyers there are capable of working on both domestic and international matters.

The international law firm DLA Piper is recognised for its litigation practice, with experience in contractual, shareholder and construction disputes, as well as mass proceedings and product liability. Based across offices in Cologne, Frankfurt and Munich, the team also regularly advises on insolvency-related disputes, acting both for and against insolvency administrators.

EGO HUMRICH WYEN is an independent law firm based in Munich that specialises in disputes litigation. Its team often acts for clients in corporate and commercial disputes before state courts and arbitral tribunals. Its lawyers have particular expertise in D&O liability cases, shareholder disputes and post-M&A litigation matters.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan enters the rankings this year following impressive work and excellent feedback from its clients.The firm's practice includes corporate litigation, finance litigation, competition and antitrust work.

Taylor Wessing offers advice on the full range of dispute resolution matters from its offices across Germany. The team has particular expertise in handling litigation pertaining to product liability and damages claims, while also being involved in antitrust, real estate, post-M&A and insurance disputes. The department also leverages its international standing, regularly employing its strong network of international offices to cater to its clients' needs.