In addition to advising clients from the automotive, financial services, life sciences and plant engineering sectors in complex corporate, commercial and antitrust disputes, Hogan Lovells International LLP is also visible in the energy sector. The team is led by practice head Tanja Eisenblätter (competition disputes, litigation in the automotive sector and mass proceedings) frequently assists with climate litigation and greenwashing-related claims, while other mainstays include insolvency disputes, data protection proceedings and international supply chain disputes in the automotive sector. In these areas, Detlef Haß is the key contact, while Kim Lars Mehrbrey has particular expertise in corporate and M&A-related disputes, which are also part of Inken Knief's focus. Matthias Schweiger is dedicated to contentious product-related issues, including product safety and cyber matters, product liability cases and supply chain disputes. Counsel Christoph Pelz is particularly well versed in product liability, commercial and contract law and post-M&A conflicts.
Testimonials
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- 'The litigation team is experienced and is supported by employees from specialist departments when necessary. The collaboration is pleasant, the organisation perfect and the team extremely responsive.'
- 'Detlef Haß is very experienced in litigation, especially in the automotive industry. We value not only his technical expertise, but also his reliability and his professional and level-headed demeanor.'
- 'Very responsive, high level of commercial understanding.'
- 'Detlef Haß, partner, is characterised by calm, controlled behavior in court, which contrasts pleasantly with the often loud, quickly aggressive litigation culture.'
- 'A well-coordinated team.'
- 'The timely and detailed monthly statements as well as a regular dashboard with an overview of the development of the available cost budget for the case make budget management much easier for us. In general, the law firm is very well organised.'
- 'What every prospective client should definitely know about Hogan Lovells is that with their unique approach they will help you solve all your legal problems no matter what. They are not inclined to say 'no, that won't work'. The team continually finds ways to solve problems that really benefit the client. This approach not only benefits us as a firm, but also inspires us to choose Hogan Lovells time and time again.'
Key clients
- Moderna
- Haemonetics S.A.
- Lockheed Martin
Work highlights
- Advising and defending life sciences company Moderna in relation to ex-US product liability claims relating to its COVID-19 vaccine.
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tanja Eisenblätter