White & Case LLP has particular expertise in energy sector disputes, but also deals with complex conflicts in the automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical and technology sectors. In the financial services industry, the team is regularly instructed by banks and listed companies to assist with contentious capital market matters. Practice head Markus Langen is considered the key contact for liability disputes linked to financial market crises. Another practice central pillar, and in particular of Gero von Jhering and counsel Marlene Maesch, are disputes relating to insolvency and restructuring proceedings, while Markus Burianski is dedicated to supply contract, liability and insurance conflicts. Christian Theissen specialises in disputes arising from supply contracts and infrastructure projects, and Alexandra Diehl, in addition to a focus on mass proceedings in the automotive, energy and pharmaceutical sectors, also acts in post-M&A, product liability and IP disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Very ambitious team with high technical expertise across various industries and sectors, very good availability, very committed, experienced, personally very pleasant demeanor.'
  • 'Christian Wirth – technically excellent, precise, pragmatic and with a sense for essentials, good negotiator.'
  • 'Always approachable, motivated and professionally outstanding team.'

Key clients

  • Vallourec Tubes S.A.S
  • Land Baden-Württemberg

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Markus Langen

Other key lawyers

Gero von Jhering, Marlene Maesch, Markus Burianski, Christian Theissen, Alexandra Diehl, Christian Wirth