International & Cross-Border Disputes
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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White & Case, a widely respected international law firm with a full-service model in Germany, is well equipped to handle a wide array of transactional and contentious matters that are multi-jurisdictional in scope. Teams situated in Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Berlin and Hamburg form highly significant parts of the law firm's expansive global network. Given its comprehensive geographical coverage, White & Case is a popular choice for foreign investors into Germany as well as for homegrown entities expanding their operations internationally.
White & Case's M&A group exhibits considerable strength in handling cross-border matters. Multi-jurisdictional transactions involving the energy, automotive and technology sectors are a particular area of focus for the team, which also demonstrates a strong track record of handling deals involving China. The law firm's project finance group is also internationally focused, with practitioners advising on a multitude of infrastructure and energy projects, notably those involving Scandinavia.
White & Case's international prowess extends to contentious areas of law, where the law firm exhibits impressive cross-border capabilities. Cross-border proceedings form an essential part of the law firm's dispute resolution practice. The team is highly skilled in the representation of insolvency administrators and is also well versed in handling cross-border litigation relating to the energy sector, insurance coverage disputes and product liability claims. International arbitration is another area of success for the team.
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"White & Case is characterised by a high level of competence, client orientation, and good ideas to always achieve their goals. The team is also very international."
"White & Case is able to provide very high-quality, 360-degree assistance. The firm's presence worldwide helps when transactions involve multiple jurisdictions: you have at hand a lead team and local teams speaking the same language and meeting the same quality standard by engaging only one law firm."
"White & Case is characterised by a high level of competence, client orientation, and good ideas to always achieve their goals. The team is also very international."
"White & Case is able to provide very high-quality, 360-degree assistance. The firm's presence worldwide helps when transactions involve multiple jurisdictions: you have at hand a lead team and local teams speaking the same language and meeting the same quality standard by engaging only one law firm."