A&O Shearman acts across the whole array of commercial and corporate disputes, with a particular focus on D&O conflicts, professional supervisory proceedings and insurance disputes. The team advises national and international companies on liability claims and damages and is also very active in insolvency disputes. In the latter area, Charlotte Willemer is the key contact . The team further focuses on professional and directors' liability disputes, which represent the main focus of practice head Marc Zimmerling. In addition to financial institutions, Jan Erik Windthorst and Wolf Bussian represent clients from the technology, energy and insurance industries.
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Key clients

  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • Aloys Wobben Foundation

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Jan Erik Windthorst
Marc Zimmerling

Practice head

Marc Zimmerling

Other key lawyers

Jan Erik Windthorst; Wolf Bussian; Charlotte Willemer