Clifford Chance has a number of areas of litigation in which it has a significant market presence. Competition matters are of particular note – both conventional cartel follow-on proceedings and competition-related disputes – the Düsseldorf office is a key location for this. Climate litigation has seen considerable growth, with the firm being at the forefront of the market. The team also stands out in class actions. Michael Kremer leads the group and is an expert in regulatory-based litigation. Moritz Keller focuses on energy and infrastructure disputes, while domestic and international disputes in energy and infrastructure, insurance, telecoms, and sports and media, all feature in Paul Hauser‘s caseload. At a more junior level, Sunny Kapoor is forging a strong practice before state courts.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are client oriented, highly professional and with relevant experience in litigation proceedings. They propose solutions adapted to business needs. They improve where it is necessary to improve and adapt the way of working to the client’s requirements. They are fast in addressing requests and always available to support in urgent situations.’
- ‘I would highlight Jan Conrady - a highly professional partner, with very significant experience in litigation proceedings; he is always client-oriented and helps to find the legal solutions adapted to business needs, ensuring the continuity of the business. He is fast and always available to support within very tight timelines and in all urgent situations. He is a lawyer which the client can fully trust and rely on. He transmits confidence to the clients. He has true litigator skills!’
- ‘Very responsive, extremely strategic, business-minded, pragmatic - couldn't expect better.’
- ‘Excellent legal knowledge, proactive, very responsive.’
- 'Expert knowledge, quick response times, strong project leadership, easy to reach.'
- 'Jan Conrady takes our cases personally, attending to every detail. This is paired with excellent coordination of his team. All legal input is also well considered from a business perspective.'
Key clients
- SEG Automotive
- Moravia Steel a.s.
- Alpharma/Pfizer
- Kone Oyj.
- BMW AG
- Eckes-Granini
- HSBC Deutschland
- Deutsche Telekom
Work highlights
Represented SEG Automotive in court proceedings against Robert Bosch GmbH, including asserting contractual and competition claims for damages.
Represented a US manufacturer of plastic and latex binders in defence against competition follow-on damage claims in the three-digit million euro range as a result of the styrene purchasing cartel.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sunny Kapoor
Practice head
Michael Kremer
Other key lawyers
Moritz Keller; Paul Hauser; Sunny Kapoor; Uwe Hornung; Stefan Lohn; Jan Conrady