Linklaters‘ litigators are well versed in the financial services sector’s most complex cases and assist a client base of multinational financial institutions. Christian Schmitt is the lead contact in this area and has specialised experience in insolvency, banking and capital markets-related litigation. Banking and capital markets litigation are also a focus for Kerstin Wilhelm, who also handles mass litigation. Tobias Bastian is an additional contact to note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Linklaters Frankfurt has very experienced senior partners in this area and a long track record.’
- 'Extremely approachable. Very structured in analysing complex matters. Responsive.'
- 'Christian Schmitt offers excellent strategic thinking and is a great communicator. He has a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.'
Key clients
- Visa
Work highlights
Assisted a bank with an investigation of the facts, a legal assessment and defence against claims for damages in connection with the sale of securities below value.
Represented a tech company in the defence against claims for damages from a large number of investors.
Represented a broker in defence of damages claims due to alleged unsecured sales orders of a broker client following a system error.
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Practice head
Christian Schmitt
Other key lawyers
Kerstin Wilhelm; Tobias Bastian