Comparative Guide
Franchise & Licensing
Germany
Dr. Christiane Berr & Sarah Liomin
Often involved in the firm’s global, multi-jurisdictional cases thanks to its legal tech, IT litigation and product liability expertise, the German offices of Dentons house practitioners that are well versed in a range of disputes. Matthias Hadding oversees the broader contentious offering and has strength in construction sector cases. Jennifer Velz and Nikolaj Mühlenkamp are further key individuals. Thomas Nebel left the practice in November 2024, while Heiko Heppner, Friedrich Toepel, and Sebastian Gratz moved to Bird & Bird LLP at the end of 2025. At the same time, the practice was strengthened by the arrival of Sebastian Wülbeck, formerly with Dietrich Graf Zedtwitz Rechtsanwälte.
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Testimonials
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- 'Matthias Hadding has become our go-to disputes lawyer. It's a pleasure working with him, and he's brought us good results.'
Key clients
- Federal Ministry of Health
- Mercedes-Benz Group
Work highlights
Represented a Germany-based company specialising in outdoor and functional clothing in its defence against a complex payment claim brought by a Chinese textile supplier, while at the same time filing a counterclaim for damages.
Advised the German subsidiary of an international real estate developer in a dispute with the tenant of several luxury properties, including eviction actions.
Defended the German subsidiary of a Japanese chemical company against claims for repayment and damages in connection with the non-supply of Iranian companies in the context of US anti-terrorism and anti-proliferation sanctions and the associated existential risks for the client.
Practice head
Matthias Hadding
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Velz; Nikolaj Mühlenkamp; Sebastian Wülbeck