In addition to representing clients from the automotive and financial services sectors in complex, often cross-border mass proceedings, DLA Piper is also active in liability, contractual and corporate disputes in the TMT and life sciences industries. Practice head Thomas Gädtke has extensive expertise in cross-border commercial disputes and is also well versed in product and director liability conflicts. Wolfgang Jäger is dedicated to both commercial contract disputes and civil damages proceedings, while Marc Jacob focuses on investment protection proceedings, commercial and infrastructure disputes. Frank Roth represents clients in complex corporate litigation, liability cases and insolvencies. Andreas Intelmann, who made partner in May 2024, specialises in complex project disputes, in particular disrupted IT projects and plant construction disputes.

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  • 'Good team, very different characters. High quality work.'

  • 'The DLA Piper litigation team is highly skilled and hard working. Their strategic advice is always appropriate. And they do their best to support us with both litigation and associated administrative tasks.'
  • 'Our contacts at DLA Piper have always been helpful and available. They take the necessary time to clarify the procedures. They share their views on how we can best present our arguments. Their experience is very helpful and makes them reliable. The relationships have always been smooth and constructive.'

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Thomas Gädtke

Other key lawyers

Marc Jacob, Wolfgang Jäger, Frank Roth, Andreas Intelmann