GvW Graf von Westphalen advises companies and insurers on the in and out-of-court settlement of major losses. This includes coverage disputes across all liability lines, in particular D&O, product and professional liability insurance as well as project insurance in the construction sector. This is complemented by expertise in property and business interruption damage as well as the liability law support for accountants, tax consultants and insolvency administrators. Johan van der Veer is a key contact for major losses and member of the team jointly led by Wolfram Desch (directors' liability, D&O, professional liability and E&O as well as expertise at the interfaces with corporate and insolvency law) and Raimond Emde (distribution law, trade and insurance brokerage law, dealerships). Quirin Vergho (D&O, cyber insurance) joined the team from Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein in January 2024.
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'Excellently positioned and coordinated team.'
'Excellent in terms of expertise, yet sensible, pleasant and friendly in contact.'
'Very competent team with a pronounced affinity for service. The collaboration always runs smoothly and with a clear and structured approach.'
'Johan van der Veer has outstanding specialist knowledge and knows how to use it across the board. The focus is always on the service - this also applies to communication within the framework of legal support. The results he has achieved so far have always been excellent.'
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Wolfram Desch; Raimond Emde
Other key lawyers
Johan van der Veer; Quirin Vergho