Baker McKenzie's dispute resolution team stands out for its particular expertise in insolvency, antitrust and corporate disputes, including post-M&A conflicts, and is also well versed in contentious construction and plant engineering matters. The practice is regularly instructed by companies in the healthcare, infrastructure, automotive and energy sectors. In the latter area, Heiko Haller, who jointly heads the team with Günter Pickrahn, is considered the key contact for disputes relating to large energy projects, while he also focuses on assisting pharmaceutical companies with contractual conflicts. Pickrahn primarily concentrates on post-M&A disputes as well as licensing and intellectual property issues, while Tobias Höfling has extensive experience in corporate and commercial disputes as well as those relating to infrastructure and construction projects. Max Oehm, who made partner in July 2024, is particularly well versed in IT-related matters as well as professional liability cases and energy and infrastructure-related disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The Baker McKenzie team impresses with extremely high legal expertise, but also with a very good business acumen and an extremely careful approach to the case. You get the feeling that they really want to understand the economic background - and do understand it. The personal interaction is extremely uncomplicated and pleasant. A clear recommendation, especially for complex cases.'
  • 'Heiko Haller is an outstanding lawyer with particular expertise in arbitration matters. His networking and his involvement of other experts are extremely good and helpful. He does not lose sight of the overall product, although he also delves into details. Extremely eloquent and skilled in negotiations.'
  • 'Tobias Höfling — deep knowledge of the facts, good practical instinct.'
  • 'Max Oehm — perfect preparation for oral proceedings and individual witnesses.'

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Günter Pickrahn, Heiko Haller

Other key lawyers

Tobias Höfling, Max Oehm