Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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Clifford Chance is held in high esteem for its adeptness at defending parties in highly complex disputes. The firm is a particularly popular choice for large damages claims in a range of sectors, as well as the enforcement of arbitral awards. Furthermore, Clifford Chance demonstrates strong capabilities in large arbitration proceedings including investor-state, mining and energy disputes, as well as post-M&A and joint venture cases. The team has experience in DIS and SCC arbitrations, as well as mediation. With its various offices across Germany and excellent international structures, the team is well placed to handle multi-jurisdictional disputes. Its clientele consists of well-known German and international players from the banking, automotive and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance represented SEG Automotive in proceedings against Robert Bosch for damages following allegations of market abuse and breach of contractual obligations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Clifford Chance provides competence, quick feedback, and a high level of expertise."
"The firm is very broadly positioned and can call in experts from all areas for specific topics."
"The team is always available and focused."
"They are very experienced and have a unique practice."
"Clifford Chance is available, responsive and very professional."
"Clifford Chance provides competence, quick feedback, and a high level of expertise."
"The firm is very broadly positioned and can call in experts from all areas for specific topics."
"The team is always available and focused."
"They are very experienced and have a unique practice."
"Clifford Chance is available, responsive and very professional."
Notable Practitioners
Clients appreciate Uwe Hornung for his breadth of expertise in the German market. He assists with a variety of mandates including arbitral award enforcements.
"Uwe Hornung has been invaluable in terms of explaining German procedures generally, and advising as to strategy and defence at all stages of the litigation."
Burkhard Schneider is recognised for his long-standing expertise in the German litigation world, with a particular focus on disputes in the financial sector.
Michael Kremer regularly advises clients from the aviation, automotive and engineering sectors on complex disputes, with a particular focus on antitrust litigation and follow-on claims.
Investors and energy companies mandate Sebastian Rakob for his expertise in supply and energy disputes under various rules, including DIS and SCC.
"We are always very satisfied with Sebastian's work."