Strategic Pre-Litigation Advice and Conflict Management
Our lawyers combine outstanding legal expertise with strategic judgement and a clear determination to secure the best outcome for our clients – whether that means prevailing in the dispute or achieving the most favourable result in the circumstances.
Disputes rarely arise out of the blue. We therefore advise clients well before a conflict escalates. We investigate the underlying facts, assess them legally and analyse the opportunities and risks of potential proceedings. On this basis, we develop tailored strategies for conflict avoidance, amicable settlement through alternative dispute resolution, or targeted escalation—depending on the client’s strategic objectives.
Effective and Successful Representation in Court
Successful advocacy does not end with mastery of the relevant area of law – rather, it starts there. What determines the outcome of proceedings before courts and arbitral tribunals is strategic thinking and persuasive advocacy. Our litigators excel at presenting complex facts with clarity and highlighting the strengths of our client’s position – both in written submissions and through committed, forceful advocacy in hearings. For this, we are well regarded by the courts.
We act in disputes across virtually all areas of commercial law. Key focuses include corporate disputes, complex contractual and liability litigation (including cartel damages), banking and capital markets disputes, director and officer liability cases, post-M&A disputes and professional liability claims involving tax advisors and lawyers. We also have outstanding expertise in cross-border disputes.
Mass Litigation, Model Proceedings and Systemic Case Management
In the area of “systemic litigation” – mass actions, model proceedings and collective actions under the KapMuG and VDuG – we are one of the pioneering firms advising and representing companies nationwide.
In recent years, we have successfully handled numerous waves of litigation involving several hundred to several thousand claims.
Arbitration
We represent clients as counsel in national and international arbitration proceedings. In addition, our arbitration specialists are regularly appointed as arbitrators. We have extensive experience with cases before major arbitral institutions as well as in ad hoc proceedings.
Many of our litigators have studied or worked abroad and therefore have the legal, linguistic and intercultural skills required for international disputes. As an independent firm, we are also able to act in matters where other firms are prevented from taking on mandates due to conflicts of interest.