Litigation and Arbitration

Litigation

We develop the right strategy for the enforcement or defence of claims by litigation. Should it not be possible to avoid court proceedings, we support the preparation of such cases, assess the prospects of success, and provide concrete recommendations for action.

• Proceedings before any local, district and Higher Regional courts,
• Proceedings before the German Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof) in constant co-operation with a licensed Federal Supreme Court attorney,
• Independent proceedings for the taking of evidence,
• Interim legal protection,
• Order for payment proceedings as well as
• Enforcement proceedings
• Court proceedings abroad in collaboration with experienced colleagues from within our international network

Preparation for and avoidance of court proceedings begins in the design of contracts, such as in jurisdiction agreements, arbitration clauses, and in the choice of law or allocation of the burden of proof. We

• monitor and evaluate the outcomes of previous or parallel court actions for our clients,
• take the requisite measures to safeguard evidence,
• commission expert opinions,
• support internal investigations, and
• assist our clients in all aspects of case management, from communication and settling claims with insurance companies to case financing and public relations.

Arbitration Proceedings

We also conduct arbitration and mediation proceedings. We offer support in the constitution of arbitration courts, and represent our clients before German and international arbitration courts. We also act as arbitrators.