Multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary cases are a hallmark of Latham & Watkins LLP‘s litigation offering. It counts among its regular clients a host of DAX companies as well as prestigious multinationals. At the helm of the practice, Christoph Baus is the standout contact for commercial disputes, while Anne Löhner has a focus on representing technology and private equity clients. Alena McCorkle is also a strong choice for PE houses, and Stefan Patzer boosts the offering in cross-practice and regulatory disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I mainly worked with Alena McCorkle and Christoph Baus. Christoph overlooks all work done by his team, is highly professional and a true gentlemen. Alena is a younger partner with excellent legal skills. She is also very approachable and friendly.’
- 'The Latham disputes team has market-leading strategic and case-handling services. Their disputes team has superb litigators.'
- 'Anne Löhner is the best trial lawyer I have come across so far. She has strong advocacy skills, superb case handling and - what clients indirectly notice and appreciate - is a fantastic mentor.'
- 'Highly professional, broad scope, very strategic, very diligent, high quality briefs.'
- 'All of them are highly professional, thorough, always reachable, highly strategic and produce high quality work.'
Key clients
- Deezer S.A.
- SAP SE
Work highlights
Represented of SAP against an Indian/Dubai software developer in a licencing lawsuit before the Regional Court of Munich I and a 1782 discovery proceeding in the US.
Advised a global HCLS company in a European class action relating to product liability in the field of plastic surgery.
Represented a publicly traded European bank in defending against claims related to Cum-Ex transactions.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Christoph Baus
Other key lawyers
Anne Löhner; Alena McCorkle; Stefan Patzer; Philipp Steinrück