Commercial litigation

Latham & Watkins LLP

Numerous renowned companies, particularly in the technology, financial services and automotive industries, routinely rely on Latham & Watkins LLP's dispute resolution practice for complex commercial and insolvency-related disputes, competition and antitrust damages claims and insurance-related conflicts. Practice head Christoph A Baus is considered the key contact for commercial disputes, while Alena McCorkle is particularly active in consumer claims, mass litigation and post-M&A disputes. In addition to representing clients in often cross-border commercial conflicts, Anne Löhner has extensive expertise in mass litigation, post-M&A and shareholder disputes. Stefan Patzer, who made partner in March 2024, is dedicated to contentious commercial, competition and cartel matters.

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Testimonials

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'Powerful team that cooperates closely across locations and practices. Particularly experienced in post-M&A and technology disputes, at the interfaces of litigation/data privacy and white collar, and in mass proceedings. The litigation practice is very technology-savvy and has been using various legal tech platforms for some time when dealing with mass proceedings.'
'Alena McCorkle - Special expertise in sanctions-related contract terminations following the withdrawal of companies from Russia. Very thorough, deep into the details of her procedures and extremely responsive.'
'Anne Löhner – determined, creative, with a strong tactical sense. You want to have Ms. Löhner by your side, especially in difficult cases.'
'Tremendous resources, rapid response and excellent project management.'
'Christoph Baus is an outstanding lawyer and at the same time one of the best project managers I have ever worked with.'
'Outstanding litigation practice with Stefan Patzer and Christoph Baus as outstanding personalities.'
'Stefan Patzer is an extremely competent lawyer and it is a pleasure to work with him.'
'In my opinion, Christoph Baus is one of the best litigation lawyers in Germany. He exudes tremendous calm, thinks strategically, writes very good briefs and is a master in the courtroom.'

Key clients

Scottish Widows
Leoni
Mercedes Benz Group AG
Deutsche Wohnen
Credit Suisse
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Royal London Mutual Insurance Society
Volkswagen AG

Work highlights

Defending Credit Suisse against several securities claims in the Greensill complex relating to the closure of various supply chain finance funds.
Advising a client on restructuring and accompanying disputes in StaRUG proceedings with a volume of over €2bn.