Corporate disputes, arbitration proceedings, post-M&A

As an independent commercial law firm, we have stood for professional excellence in litigation and arbitration for over 70 years – from contract disputes and civil litigation to complex regulatory proceedings.

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Effective strategies for successful corporate disputes

In the area of corporate law and post-M&A disputes, we offer you full-service advice that covers all phases of corporate disputes. Our expertise includes the strategic planning and implementation of litigation, arbitration proceedings and out-of-court solutions – always with the aim of securing your business continuity and minimising legal uncertainties. Whether employment law disputes, complex valuation procedures, data protection conflicts or post-deal liability issues – we support you with in-depth specialist knowledge and a practice-oriented, solution-focused approach.

Our strength: Many years of expertise & professional excellence

We have been one of the leading experts in litigation and arbitration for over 70 years. Our strong team of specialists provides you with competent advice in all areas of dispute resolution – from interim relief to international arbitration proceedings.

One-stop shop for your dispute resolution

We offer you everything from a single source – from the initial analysis to the final process solution, including out-of-court negotiations and notarisation. Our comprehensive support ensures smooth processing, saves time and reduces interfaces.

Efficiency and speed in conflict resolution

Thanks to our agile organisation and our focused way of working, we react quickly and purposefully – crucial in a dynamic and often time-critical dispute environment.

Practical advice – from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs

We know that clear, pragmatic solutions are essential in conflict situations. Our advice is always geared towards placing your individual business interests and goals at the centre.

Global expertise, local detailed knowledge

Our international expertise – supported by our global network – guarantees that cross-border disputes and regulatory challenges are also optimally resolved.

We advise you on all disputes from A to Z

Employment law disputes
Valuation procedures and valuation disputes (e.g. IDW-S1)
Interim legal protection and injunction proceedings
Data protection proceedings
Managing director disputes, liability and D&O insurance issues
Inheritance law disputes
Insolvency proceedings and avoidance proceedings
Proceedings with (IT) regulatory authorities (incl. BSI Act, Data Act, AI Act)
Arbitration proceedings (DIS, ICC and others)
Tax proceedings and tax disputes
Insurance law disputes, VSH, D&O and IT security

Our teams are proven specialists in the following sectors

Automotive & Mobility
Banking & Finance
Defence
Insolvency and Restructuring
Insurance Law
Intellectual Property
IT & Digital Business
Life Sciences & Health
Media & Entertainment
Private Clients
Public Law and Regulatory
Real Estate
Trade, Distribution and Logistics

Our references

Manager, minority shareholder
DIS arbitration proceedings against manufacturer of large battery systems (corporate law, WBV and confidentiality issues)
Kaspersky Labs GmbH
Legal representation in competition dispute
Manufacturer and marketer of media products and media holdings
Arbitration proceedings (DIS) regarding valuation of sold company shares
Dubbing Brothers SAS, Interopa Film GmbH
Out-of-court advice and litigation representation in several matters relating to the sale of business shares
Dellner Bubenzer Germany Wind GmbH
Supply chain dispute
Private individuals (shareholders)
Advising and representing the client in proceedings concerning the declaration of nullity of shareholder resolutions on the abolition of succession clauses under corporate law of a limited partnership
Private individuals (shareholders/heirs)
Advising and representing clients as defendant shareholders of a general partner limited liability company on the division and transfer of shares (division of inheritance/concurrence of shareholdings)