Best Lawyers in Germany for Litigation
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Thi Ngoc Le (Leli) Krachtis advises in complex commercial legal disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration and has experience in the following areas: Post M&A disputes Commercial disputes Corporate disputes Before joining WACH UND MECKES, Leli was a legal clerk at the dispute resolution and litigation group of a global industrial corporation and a Research Assistant at a leading global law firm. Law studies, University of Munich, Germany. LL.M. (Business &a...
Jessica Haereke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Jessica, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul E. Zschunke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Paul E., who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Florian Zindler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Florian, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Florian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marcel Gade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Marcel, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Johanna Hennighausen is a lawyer at Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner. She has been working in the corporate law practice of Friedrich Graf von Westphalen’s Freiburg office since 2017. Johanna Hennighausen is a specialist advising clients in M&A and company acquisitions, national and international commercial law, international business law, litigation and arbitration. Her clients include startups as well as large international companies. She speaks German, English and French.
Sebastian Tetzlaff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Sebastian, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sebastian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Enno Schley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Criminal Defense and Litigation. Enno, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Enno is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marios Kourtis advises in complex commercial legal disputes before state courts and in national and international arbitration proceedings and has experience in the following areas: Energy disputes Capital market disputes Mass litigation Commercial disputes Corporate disputes Before joining WACH UND MECKES, Marios was a research associate at the Faculty of Law at the University of Athens and a participant in the LL.M. program of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, where he is currentl...
Martin Bär represents clients across the life cycle of complex commercial disputes, from pre-dispute strategy and risk mitigation to high-stakes litigation and alternative dispute resolution. His practice spans a broad spectrum of sectors, with a particular focus on banking and financial markets, real estate and construction, data protection, and directors' and officers' liability. He also regularly advises clients on internal investigations and provides support during dawn raids. Martin...
Lars Harzmeier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law, International Arbitration, Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lars, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lars is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Irmela Dölle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Data Security and Privacy Law, Information Technology Law and Litigation. Irmela, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Irmela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Steffen Meier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Steffen, who practices law in Hamburg, Germany, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steffen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alessandro Coschignano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Alessandro, who practices law in Munich, Germany, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alessandro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lisa Nassi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, International Arbitration and Litigation. Lisa, who practices law in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kathrin Bauwens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. Kathrin, who practices law in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathrin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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