Dr Rupert Bellinghausen > Linklaters > Frankfurt, Germany > Lawyer Profile

In addition to complex energy disputes, for which Alexandros Chatzinerantzis is the key contact, Linklaters is regularly instructed by clients from the automotive, healthcare, industrial and banking sectors due to its expertise in international arbitration proceedings. In addition to post-M&A arbitration proceedings, the practice is particularly dedicated to construction, corporate and commercial law disputes, with a further focus on antitrust and contract disputes. Here, Julia Grothaus, who has headed the German practice since February 2024 and regularly acts as an arbitrator, is particularly well versed. The team also includes Rupert Bellinghausen, who specialises in post-M&A arbitration proceedings, and counsel Anke Krause, who has experience in product liability proceedings.

Linklaters is considered one of the leading addresses for dispute resolution; since February 2024, the practice has been headed by Julia Grothaus, who is experienced in antitrust, post-M&A and corporate disputes. The team has in-depth expertise in banking and energy law disputes – including in connection with EU sanctions against Russia and ESG issues. Alongside its focus on energy sector conflicts, Alexandros Chatzinerantzis also handles construction, commercial and corporate disputes. Product liability and cartel damages claims, which are part of Rupert Bellinghausen‘s skill set, as well as commercial disputes and class actions represent additional practice cornerstones, while the team has recently also seen an increase in instructions from the automotive, healthcare, industrial and technology sectors. Counsel Anke Krause focuses on product liability proceedings, post-M&A arbitration proceedings and contractual conflicts, while Christian Schmitt specialises in national and international litigation and alternative dispute resolution, particularly with regard to contentious banking and capital market matters. Kerstin Wilhelm is also particularly adept in this area.