Noerr‘s coverage of banking litigation, insolvency litigation and capital market-related disputes make it a reliable choice in contentious matters for banks and financial institutions. Defence of domestic banks in particular has been a longstanding strength, while more recently that practice has been active in the representation of international banks and their local subsidiaries in matters relating to sanctions. The cross-practice team most often involved in notable financial services litigation includes Oliver Sieg, head of corporate litigation; Henner Schläfke, who co-leads the wider dispute resolution team, as well as leading class action and mass claims defences; and Anke Meier, litigation co-lead and arbitration specialist. Christine Volohonsky has a focus on international and domestic disputes stemming from financial transactions, as well as corporate and insolvency-related disputes. Kolja Dörrscheidt specialises in banking and capital markets law, as well as insolvency and insolvency-related company law, and both Tobias Lühmann and Christian Pelz are additional key figures to note.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Kolja Dörrscheidt is a skilled litigator and hands-on, he understands client needs.'
  • 'Very strong team with good oversight over complex matters.'
  • 'Very responsive, good judgement, experienced in the financial industry and are able to advise on complex litigation matters concerning the UK, Germany and Russia. They also have a very good sanctions law practice, which is of great value given recent developments.'

Work highlights

Representing OWH SE i.L. in disputes pertaining to sanctions against Russia.
Practice head

Henner Schläfke; Oliver Sieg

Other key lawyers

Anke Meier; Christine Volohonsky; Kolja Dörrscheidt; Tobias Lühmann; Christian Pelz