White & Case LLP is primarily active in energy sector disputes, but also has extensive experience in the insurance and technology industries as well as in bankruptcy and restructuring conflicts; key contacts include Gero von Jhering and counsel Marlene Maesch. Supply contract proceedings represent another mainstay, which are primarily handled by Markus Burianski and Christian Theissen, as well as post-M&A disputes and contentious matters in the financial services industry; practice head Markus Langen frequently acts in the latter area, while Alexandra Diehl has extensive expertise in mass proceedings in the automotive, energy and pharmaceutical sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent advice from a committed, competent team, taking into account company-specific aspects.'
- 'Excellent specialist knowledge of the entire team, very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. Cross-departmental collaboration with other departments and other foreign offices on international issues works smoothly.'
- 'Sonja Hoffmann: Not only impresses with her excellent expertise in capital market and real estate disputes, she also always thinks economically and solution-oriented. She has impressive negotiating skills, develops very astute and creative strategies, and thinks way outside the box. She is impressively confident in court and during negotiations. She and her team have become a reliable and always approachable partner for our company over the last few years.'
- 'Good team with excellent connections with other areas. Delivers promptly and as agreed, even in critical situations.'
- ' Dedicated and always on the ball .'
- 'Christian Wirth: Has a lot of experience and a very good tactical sense.'
Key clients
- Vallourec Tubes S.A.S
- Air Berlin
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Markus Langen