Dispute Resolution

Focus

Out-of-court and pre-trial conflict prevention and dispute resolution & ADR

Whether mediation, settlement or arbitration proceedings: We advise you on all types of alternative dispute resolution and are your strategic partner in conflict management.

Litigation

If a lawsuit does arise, we represent you before state courts with an experienced team and coordinate even highly complex, parallel proceedings in several countries.

Arbitration proceedings

From the drafting of tailour-made arbitration agreements to the recognition and enforcement or contestation of national and foreign arbitral awards - we assert your interests.

Labour law disputes

We represent your interests before labour courts and in conciliation baord proceedings.

You can find further information under Labour Law.

Energy law disputes

With in-depth industry knowledge, we advise in the energy sector on disputes in and out of courts. Energy suppliers and producers, electricity and gas grid operators, energy sellers and plant operators as well as companies from the renewable energy and Cleantech sectors and Cleantech financing banks in Germany and abroad rely on us.

For further information, see Energy Law or Energy.

Finance and capital markets disputes as well as proceedings before fiscal courts

In disputes involving finance and capital markets law, we are committed to a comprehensive integrated approach under consideration of civil, criminal and regulatory aspects.

You can find further information under Financial services and insurance law and Banking & Finance.

Corporate litigation and disputed shareholders' meetings

Whether pre- or post-M&A disputes or disputes between shareholders - we always resolve your conflicts with a view to your individual situation and needs.

For further information, see Corporate / M&A.

Insolvency law disputes

In crisis situations, we assist insolvency administrators, debtors, executive bodies and creditors in all types of insolvency disputes.

For further information, see Insolvency Law & Restructuring.

Real estate law disputes

We assist our clients in all project stages and with the related contracts. We have experience with projects of almost any size, be it civil airports, high-rise projects, sports and event venues, hotels and clinics, industrial and infrastructure facilities or residential and retail projects. The enforcement of claims as well as the defence against unjustified claims are key areas of our experts.

For further information, see Real Estate Law.

Intellectual property law disputes

Patents are important corporate assets. We represent you in legal proceedings before German courts in all areas of intellectual property and competition law, in particular also in preliminary injunction proceedings and in trade mark, design and patent disputes before the German Trademark Register (DPMA), the EPO and the EUIPO (e.g. in objection and revocation proceedings) as well as before the Federal Patent Court (BPatG).

For further information, see Intellectual Property.

IT law and media law disputes

The IT and media industry holds great opportunities - but also risks. Disputes following failed software projects or data breaches are just two examples of conflict situations in this dynamic environment. We assist our clients in all IT and media disputes.

For further information, see IT and the law of data or Digital, Media & Technology.

Antitrust disputes

Our experts support you in effectively avoiding antitrust risks. But you can also count on us in the event of disputes, such as in the defence or enforcement of antitrust damage claims or in proceedings for fines and/or administrative offences for anti-competitive behaviour.

For further information, see Antitrust Law.

Product liability, product recalls and product safety

From the defence of product liability claims to the enforcement or defence of recourse, we advise and represent you in all areas of product liability, product recall, product safety.

Corporate Criminal Law, Compliance & Internal Investigations

We advise both companies and individuals in all areas of commercial law and criminal tax law and offer comprehensive compliance advice

For further information, see Corporate Criminal Law & Compliance.

Directors' and Officers' Liability and D&O Insurance

We have many years of proven experience in the field of directors' and officers' liability and D&O insurance and a strong track record in both out-of-court dispute resolution and the enforcement or defence of claims for damages in court.