Numerous renowned companies, particularly in the technology, financial services and automotive industries, routinely rely on Latham & Watkins LLP‘s dispute resolution practice for complex commercial and insolvency-related disputes, competition and antitrust damages claims and insurance-related conflicts. Practice head Christoph A. Baus is considered the key contact for commercial disputes, while Alena McCorkle is particularly active in consumer claims, mass litigation and post-M&A disputes. In addition to representing clients in often cross-border commercial conflicts, Anne Löhner has extensive expertise in mass litigation, post-M&A and shareholder disputes. Stefan Patzer, who made partner in March 2024, is dedicated to contentious commercial, competition and cartel matters.
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Practice head

Christoph Baus

Other key lawyers

Alena McCorkle; Anne Löhner; Stefan Patzer

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