Litigation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
In the area of litigation and arbitration, we are one of the leading law firms in Germany.
The German dispute resolution group, led by Dr Wolf Bussian, is an integral part of the firm’s international dispute resolution group.
The team supports our clients by providing strategic advice on commercial law disputes as well as representation in complex legal disputes. Litigation includes structured management of proceedings, also with regard to defending against class actions. Our advisory services offer the clarification and assessment of each matter.
In the area of arbitration, the team provides advice pursuant to the rules of all material institutional arbitration organisations; some members of the team also act as arbitrators. Our German dispute resolution team focuses on national and international private, corporate, insurance, finance, capital markets and energy law.
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Publications: 01 JUNE 2020
Covid-19 coronavirus: multi-jurisdictional survey on force majeure and equivalent doctrines
This high-level comparative survey of the legal position relating to force majeure and other similar doctrines covers ten key jurisdictions: England & Wales, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy,…
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Publications: 16 MARCH 2020
Coronavirus - what is the current situation in Germany?
In order to contain the Coronavirus the German federal states as well as the German government have put strict measures into place. Schools and kindergartens have been closed as well as borders to…
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Publications: 28 AUGUST 2019
New German act on corporate sanctions and internal investigations taking shape
A Corporate Sanctions Act is taking shape in Germany. It would bring about a significant increase in potential corporate fines, introduce far-reaching changes to the prosecution of corporate crimes…
Read morePublications: 11 OCTOBER 2018
Internal investigations documents seised in lawful law firm raid
The much publicised raid of U.S. law firm Jones Day’s Munich office and the seizure of documents relating to VW’s internal investigation by prosecutors in an investigation of Audi AG were legal,…
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The depth of talent and quality of the team is unbelievable, from the most junior person to the leader
Client, Chambers Europe 2017, Dispute Resolution – Germany
Law Firm of the Year for Dispute Resolution
JUVE Awards 2013