The practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP offers comprehensive coverage of the key sectors in Germany, with recent attention on ESG litigation, data and cyber disputes, class actions, and e-commerce cases. The latter is an area of strength for practice head Tanja Eisenblätter, who is also a well-regarded litigator. Detlef Haß is active in disputes concerning supply chains, insolvencies, and the automotive industry, among other areas. Ina Brock is the contact to note for clients in the life sciences space, while Kim Lars Mehrbrey is a specialist in corporate law and M&A disputes. In November 2024, the team was bolstered by the addition of Thomas Nebel from Dentons, whose practice focuses on commercial, corporate, and insolvency disputes, particularly in the construction and engineering, industrials, automotive, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
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- ‘Hogan Lovells' attorneys have in-depth knowledge and considerable experience in commercial litigation practice across numerous industries including pharmaceuticals and medical devices. They know how to assess the most appropriate strategy in defending the client's interest. They are always available to the client, providing opinions and advice.’
- 'Prompt responsiveness, competence, and they also have outstanding capabilities for not strictly legal arguments, such as risk assessment techniques.'
Key clients
- Moderna
- Twitch
- Wellster Healthtech Group GmbH
- Zapp AG
Work highlights
Represented Twitch in disputes with streamers over its suspended user accounts.
Represented Zapp AG in pursuing D&O liability claims against a former CEO over participation in a cartel infringement.
Defended Moderna regarding ex-U.S. product liability claims in relation to its COVID-19 vaccine.
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Detlef Haß
Practice head
Tanja Eisenblätter
Other key lawyers
Ina Brock; Detlef Haß; Kim Lars Mehrbrey; Carolin Marx; Thomas Nebel; Sebastian Polly; Matthias Schweiger; Stefan Mayr; Phillipp Schmidt; Christoph Pelz