DLA Piper‘s litigation offering is accomplished in major domestic and international cases, and has a particularly notable strength in class actions. The group covers IT, D&O and product liability disputes, as well as numerous matters in the restructuring and insurance sectors. Thomas Gädtke heads the department and is overseeing a shift in structure, with sub-groups catering to core strengths of the team. Marc Jacob is well versed in commercial and infrastructure disputes, and senior litigator Frank Roth is reliable counsel in matters relating to infrastructure, IT, life sciences and government contracts. Michael Stulz-Herrnstadt has a focus on assisting national and international companies with media regulation law, and Christian Schneider is the name to note for insurance cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Client and strategy oriented.’
- ‘The partners and associates I worked with were very operational, able to bring a strategic point of view and simplify the legal process for non-lawyers. They were very reassuring as well.’
- ‘Marc Jacob is the standout, but it is pleasure to work with Marc and his team. The team is available, engaged, efficient, proactive, practical. Excellent understanding of the industry, the particular segment within the industry, namely manufacturing and supply, and our challenges. Excellent strategy and advice!’
- ‘Marc Jacob is exceptional. Available, engaged, efficient, excellent knowledge of the industry, advice is always proactive, practical. A great collaboration - true partnering with the business.’
- 'This team stands out for its excellent internal coordination and efficiency. Every member is well-informed about the case, ensuring seamless communication and availability. Tasks are distributed thoughtfully to avoid redundancy, and the team’s collective experience and pleasant demeanour make collaboration highly effective.'
Key clients
- Discovery Communications Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG/ProSieben/SevenOneEntertainment/RTL Television/WeltN24
Work highlights
Represented Discovery Communications Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, ProSieben/SevenOneEntertainment, RTL Television and WeltN24 in the proceedings against the new advertising regulations of the State Media Authorities and the relevant standard-setting bodies before the Higher Administrative Courts in Bavaria and Lower Saxony.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Thomas Gädtke
Other key lawyers
Marc Jacob; Frank Roth; Andreas Intelmann; Michael Stulz-Herrnstadt; Christian Schneider; Marcus Lerch; Christina Valdini; Markus Kaul