We advise and represent our clients in the enforcement of disputed claims, in dispute resolution, in arbitration and court proceedings with an ambitious team of experienced litigators.
In addition to in-depth legal expertise with interdisciplinary, cross-location support from our specialist teams in our service lines, we safeguard the interests of our clients by assessing the economic and legal prospects of success in negotiations and in the enforcement of disputed claims by jointly assessing the individual strategy.
Legal issues, which are increasingly influenced by the European legal framework and decisions of the European courts, changes in the legal basis through national legislation, and the constantly evolving case law are of particular importance in the representation in the event of a conflict.
Our approach
Our team consists of experts who not only have extensive practical experience and competence in their respective fields. Many years of practical experience as legal representatives in dispute resolution, namely in mediation and arbitration proceedings, enable them to find the necessary balance between economic and legal interests. The necessary expertise and the personality of our experts in representing clients in complex legal proceedings distinguish our team and guarantee practice-oriented solutions. Disputes are analysed individually, and a tailor-made solution is developed together with our clients.
Our services
In the area of litigation, we offer the following consulting services, among others:
Litigation in civil law contracts
- Complex commercial contract disputes
- Negotiation and enforcement of warranty claims
- Disputes in the area of finance and financial services
- National and international arbitration
- Arbitration
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Mediation
Corporate litigation
- Dispute resolution and representation in the event of disputes:
- At the shareholder level
- Between shareholders and joint venture partners
- In connection with mergers and acquisitions
- Out-of-court dispute resolution and judicial enforcement:
- Management liability
- Insurance claims
Labour law
- Negotiation and representation in the event of disputes in:
- Individual legal matters before the labour, social and administrative courts
- Status determination proceedings
- Co-determination companies in conciliation board proceedings, decision-making processes, reconciliation of interests, and social plan negotiations
Commercial tenancy and lease law
- Negotiation and representation in the event of disputes involving:
- Real estate ownership and encumbrances
- Contracts, leases, and mortgages (including financing and construction)
- Out-of-court dispute resolution and judicial enforcement in:
- Disputes with public authorities
- Complex issues related to neighbouring right
Competition law and intellectual property / IT
- Defence and enforcement of claims in the event of warnings and injunctions, in particular for:
- Infringements of competition law
- National and international trademark infringement and licensing disputes
- The area of trademarks, design, and copyright
- Patent infringement proceedings
- Negotiation of delimitation agreements
- Drafting of protective letters
- Interim relief/legal protection and main court proceedings
Contacts
Thiemo Schäfer Partner - Cologne
