White & Case LLP
Client SatisfactionWhite & Case LLP applies its expertise in commercial and administrative law to advise ministries, states and members of parliament as well as high-profile international companies; the practice has particular regulatory and litigation experience, especially in the automotive and transport industries, the media and telecommunications as well as the financial services and energy sectors; it also has expertise in constitutional law. Norbert Wimmer (media, telecommunications, transport and infrastructure) and Henning Berger (financial services), who are both well versed in public commercial law, jointly lead the practice. Erasmus Hoffmann, who made partner in June 2024, focuses on sustainability requirements and regulatory issues related to critical technologies and infrastructure.
Testimonials
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'High level of expertise, reliability, fast, efficient, practice-oriented advice.'
'The White & Case team is a powerful team. The team has incredible technical knowledge, is always up to date and always ready to be at the forefront of current developments in a wide range of regulatory topics. The team also has outstanding technical expertise and advises confidently, solution-oriented and quickly in a very volatile regulatory environment. The team is always there when things get tough and does not let up until a problem-oriented solution is found. Each member of the team is ready for interdisciplinary cooperation, both with company representatives and with other law firms. Of course, the team also does an excellent job on an international level. The team is very open to LegalTech solutions and digital billing methods.'
'Norbert Wimmer: An excellent lawyer who masters the field of tension between technology and public law like no other. He knows the automotive industry and its challenges, remains calm in the greatest chaos and steers the most complicated issues into calmer waters. Everyone enjoys working together. When the team takes on a topic, you feel very well looked after.'
'Very competent contacts: absolutely exemplary in legal, technical and company structure/process terms – comprehensive advice on complex national and international issues – dependencies and effects on other procedures (in other legal systems and in other legal areas) are carefully considered – risk-based advice taking into account business requirements – very good accessibility – absolute reliability – communication tailored to the recipient – even short-term inquiries are processed on time and with very good quality.'
'Norbert Wimmer: Very easy to reach, an absolutely reliable partner at all times, the highest level of professional competence (legal and in terms of company organisation/relationships), high strategic orientation, very good networking. The effects of legal advice on other procedures are always fully explained. Clear and transparent communication (also in English).'
Key clients
- Meta
- Daimler Truck AG
- 50Hertz
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG
- Land Baden-Württemberg
- Deutsche Bank AG (DB)
- Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW)
- Berlin Hyp
- Bayerische Landesbank (BayernLB)
- Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB)
- Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)
- DZ BANK AG
- DZ HYP AG
- Nordea
Work highlights
- Successful defense of the state of Baden-Württemberg in a dispute with Deutsche Bahn regarding participation in additional costs for the Stuttgart 21 (S21) infrastructure project and in the trial before the Stuttgart Administrative Court.
- Advice to 50Hertz on the planned new, over 500 km long direct current high-voltage line between Saxony-Anhalt and southern Bavaria.
- Representation of members of the FDP parliamentary group in constitutional complaint proceedings before the Federal Constitutional Court against the solidarity surcharge.