Stefan Bank
bock legal Partnerschaft von RechtsanwältenThe focus of the insurance law dispute resolution practice at bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten is on D&O and E&O liability as well as liability matters pertaining to board members, managing directors, supervisory board members, auditors, insolvency administrators, accountants and experts. Stefan Bank (liability and recourse law) regularly represents major professional liability insurers; he jointly heads the practice with Dirk Schmitz, who is equally well versed in liability and recourse law. Key contact Daniel Al-Hami complements the liability law expertise with competencies at the corporate and tax law interfaces.
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'In the firm, clients always encounter a high level of professional competence. If a lawyer does not feel completely at home in the respective area, another colleague with special expertise is called in.'
'Daniel Al-Hami is very competent in all matters regarding tax advice and lawyer liability, is happy to go the extra mile, meets the client where necessary and accompanies them in all phases of the process.'
'Stefan Bank is always available, fast, fair and competent.'
'Dirk Schmitz is happy to take on complex issues and provides comprehensive support in all situations. He can assess issues quickly and competently and recommend appropriate steps and take them together.'
'Stefan Bank is a brilliant mind who makes clients feel like they are in good hands even when dealing with complex issues.'
'The team around Dirk Schmitz delivers excellent work. The risks and recommendations for action are presented comprehensively.'
'Dirk Schmitz has excellent knowledge of professional liability insurance for all risks. He prepares complex issues comprehensively and impresses with his expertise. His recommendations regarding the risks and recommended courses of action are presented in detail.'
Key clients
- Allianz Versicherungs-AG
- VOV GmbH
- Dual Deutschland GmbH
- Gothaer Versicherung
- VSW Versicherergemeinschaft für Steuerberater und Wirtschaftsprüfer
- HDI
- Ergo
- Hiscox
- ACE European Group
- Newline
- Chubb
- Liberty Mutual
Work highlights
- Representation of the former CFO of Wirecard AG and Wirecard Bank AG against numerous actions for declaratory relief brought by investors, the insolvency administrator and the legal guardian of Wirecard AG.
- Representation of a lawyer and alleged initiator of the cum-ex models in proceedings concerning allegedly incorrect expert opinions against Caceis Bank.
- Representation of Allianz Versicherungs-AG and other clients in the liability claims against numerous municipalities following the insolvency of the bank.
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Daniel Al-Hami
bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten