Prominent German and international companies spanning the banking, energy, automotive, and technology sectors look to Norton Rose Fulbright for litigation counsel, including banking and finance cases, commercial, corporate and insurance disputes, real estate litigation, and competition disputes. Practice head Jamie Nowak has a focus on corporate and insurance disputes, while Constanze Bandilla-Dany acts for real estate companies in a wide range of cases. Nikolas Smirra has a strong client base in the automotive, consumer goods, industrial and technology sectors; and Thorben Schläfer is a key figure in the Frankfurt office.
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Testimonials
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- 'A team of highly intelligent individuals with a good understanding of our business needs. The way they structure the litigation and foresee potential moves of the opposition is like watching chess.'
- ‘Thorben Schläfer gives high quality and pragmatic advice; quick turnaround and very thought-through ideas.’
- 'Jamie Nowak has a depth of knowledge across the full range of commercial litigation topics, which is impressive. He is highly regarded by judges across Germany. Nicolas Smirra is exceptionally knowledgeable in the area of product liability and product compliance related matters. Well-connected within the industry and excellent choice, in particular, when it comes to new legislation.'
- 'The commercial litigation team has been together for many years, work product and advice has been constantly exceptional for the entire range of the commercial litigation realm.'
- ‘I can wholly recommend Nikolas Smirra. He is an exceptional lawyer and a great strategist, who combines thorough legal expertise with a business-oriented, practical approach. I greatly enjoy working with him.’
- ‘Very thorough and balanced, risk-averse advice that sails us smoothly.’
Key clients
- INEOS Styrolution
- ECE Market Places GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
Represented ECE Market Places GmbH & Co. KG in commercial lease matters.
Practice head
Jamie Nowak
Other key lawyers
Constanze Bandilla-Dany; Nikolas Smirra; Manuel Gleich; Thorben Schläfer