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How is the landscape of litigation funding evolving in Germany? In their chapter for Lexology In-Depth, Deminor General Counsel Germany, Dr. Malte Stübinger and Senior Legal Counsel, Tim Willing discuss how Germany's litigation market is evolving: "Germany is experiencing rapid expansion in the litigation funding market, with a growing number of cases and budgets across various legal areas." As Germany sees increased activity in litigation funding, particularly in private enforcement of antitrust claims and corporate scandals, the landscape is becoming more competitive. This growth is not just in numbers but also in the sophistication of funding strategies and market segments. If you would like to initiate a conversation with the team, who also serve the Austrian and Swiss markets, please connect directly with Dr. Malte Stübinger, Tim Willing and Patrick Rode. Plus, the team also authored an associated chapter which focuses on third-party funding in Austria, which will be shared very soon. 🔍 Explore the growth trends in Germany's litigation funding market by reading Malte and Tim's full Lexology 'Third Party Litigation Funding: Germany' chapter. You can access the full In-Depth: Third Party Litigation Funding publication through this exclusive Deminor link for a limited time: https://lnkd.in/gN32MQdw #LitigationFunding #Germany #LegalTrends #CommercialLitigation

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#Lawyer of the Year goes to ✨… VINDELICI LEGAL’s Prof. Dr. Peter Chrocziel has been named "Lawyer of the Year" for IP Law in Bavaria by Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers! 🎉 Only one lawyer per practice area and region receives this honor, and it’s well-deserved. Additionally, he has once again been recognized in the following categories: 🏆 Antitrust and Competition Law 🏆 Information Technology Law 🏆 Intellectual Property Law 🏆 Dispute Resolution 🏆 Pharmaceutical Law These accolades highlight his outstanding contributions and expertise across these fields. Congratulations, Peter! 🚀 Learn more about his significant achievement here https://lnkd.in/eeMjmu2a #LegalExcellence #TopLawyer #BusinessLaw #IPLaw #LegalAwards

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The 2025 edition of "Best Lawyers in Germany" features all our Corporate and Litigation partner(s) for their "high caliber work". #renzenbrinkpartner #bestlawyers #teamwork #corporate #privateequity #mergeandacquisistion #litigation #arbitration

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In the latest Global Arbitration Review Know-how Challenging and Enforcing Arbitration Awards, Patrizia Netal and Florian Haugeneder provide detailed answers on particularities regarding the challenge and enforcement of arbitral awards in Austria. The updated guide focuses on the key provisions under Austrian law and relevant practical aspects determining the process of challenging and enforcing arbitral awards in Austria. You can access the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/dakMzVeN #GAR #KNOETZL #LeadingtheWayinDisputes

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Global law firm Clifford Chance is expanding its global Restructuring & Insolvency law practice with the hiring of two market leading and highly experienced partners in Germany: Patrick Schulz (pictured, left) and Andreas Steiger (pictured, right) will be joining the firm on 1 June 2024. The hire of two top tier restructuring partners will strengthen the Restructuring & Insolvency team in Germany, led by Managing Partner Stefan Sax, and further enhance Clifford Chance’s global capabilities in this area. Both partners join from American law firm Sidley Austin. “This is perfect timing”, added Philip Hertz, who leads the Global Restructuring & Insolvency Group of Clifford Chance. “Together with the two highly experienced and recognised partners Patrick Schulz and Andreas Steiger, we will further deepen the German bench as well as our international restructuring capabilities. This is an extremely exciting development both for us and for our clients.” The enhanced team will continue to build out their focus on cross-border creditor and company side work, including expanding our relationships with key financial sponsors. “These hires will further solidify our reputation as one of the leading firms for this type of work in the market”, comments Oliver Kronat, who leads the German Global Financial Markets practice at Clifford Chance. “In addition, we now have more opportunities in the cross-border private equity and financing outside the previous core activities of our restructuring practice.” Read the full article >> https://lnkd.in/e_x35SeW #Legalcommunityit #restructuring #insolvency

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NCLAT Upholds Forfeiture of Successful Resolution Applicant's Deposit This case revolves around the tumultuous corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of Sharon Bio Medicine Limited, where the Successful Resolution Applicant (SRA), Peter Beck und Partner Vermoegensverwaltung GMBH, failed to implement the approved Resolution Plan. The primary issues were the SRA's failure to furnish valid bank guarantees and make necessary financial commitments as per the plan, leading to inordinate delays. The SRA contended that the Committee of Creditors (CoC) obstructed the plan's implementation and sought refund of the INR 10 Crore deposited as Performance Security. However, the CoC argued that the forfeiture was lawful due to the SRA's defaults. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) observed that the SRA was granted multiple opportunities by the Adjudicating Authority and the Appellate Tribunal, but it failed to comply with the directives. The NCLAT noted, "It is quite apparent that the bank guarantee submitted by Respondent No. 1 was not enforced properly because it was not submitted in SWIFT mode." Dismissing the appeals, the NCLAT held: "The Appellant's failure to provide valid bank guarantees in the internationally acceptable SWIFT format and the inability to meet the financial commitments as stipulated in the Resolution Plan constitute a clear violation of the terms agreed upon. Despite multiple extensions and opportunities provided by the CoC, NCLT and the NCLAT, the Appellant did not fulfil its obligations. This non-compliance justifies the forfeiture of the deposited amount under the provisions of the Resolution Plan and the CIRP Regulations." Case Name: Peter Beck und Partner Vs. Sharon Bio Medicine Limited & Ors. Case No: Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 371 of 2024 Tribunal: NCLAT Principal Bench Judge: [Justice Ashok Bhushan] Chairperson [Arun Baroka] Member (Technical) Citation: [2024] IBCInsights [158] NCLAT (PB) Date: 29.05.2024 #IBC2016 #Insolvency #CorporateLaw #LegalUpdates #IBCUpdates #IBCNews #InsolvencyJudgments #NCLATJudgments #IBCLawyer #CIRP #487

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Some lawyers set up one law firm in their lifetime, some two. Our partners Ludger Schult and Anselm Lenhard revealed to Stefan Schmidbauer of Legal Tribune Online (LTO) the biggest challenges of founding LARK and the key take-aways from doing it. In their interview, they talk about the courage to change, organizational obstacles and why trust in the team is key. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ggQCCqFG #founders #change #morethanafirm

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Last week, our partner Robert Straubmeier shared expert insights on 'Manager Liability in Insolvency' at a lecture hosted by the Deutsches Anwaltsinstitut e. V..   Robert delved into the legal requirements of the key liability provisions that managers can face in insolvency scenarios, took a deep dive into the best litigation tactics from his years of experience - both from the perspective of a plaintiff insolvency administrator and a sued manager -, and highlighted how to deal with D&O insurance in a variety of constellations. Participants from diverse backgrounds (insolvency administrators, lawyers and in-house counsel) engaged in fruitful discussions.   Thanks to the Deutsches Anwaltsinstitut e. V. for organizing, and to all attendees for their interest and input.   Missed the lecture? Catch it again on December 6, 2024. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dPJ48EdH #insolvencylaw #insolvencylitigation #litigation #Knowhow #Insolvenzrecht #managerhaftung #WUM  

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We are proud to announce that Dr. Martin Metz, has been included in the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™ in the areas of Arbitration & Mediation and Litigation. #LitigationFunding #ArbitrationFunding #Germany

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In the complex landscape of M&A transactions, the German legal system brings specific (formal) elements that practitioners may not encounter in other jurisdictions. Our M&A practice frequently advises on complex inbound M&A transactions, taking into account the particularities of German law. The unique legal aspects of these transactions often require comprehensive negotiations and detailed preparatory work prior to the closing of a transaction. The newest blog post from our M&A specialist Dr. Philipp Schultes, takes a closer look at three selected topics that frequently arise in connection with inbound transactions: https://lnkd.in/dEFVddeu #ZIRNGIBLrechtsanwälte #ZLnews #MergersAndAcquisitions #Gesellschaftsrecht

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Podcast alert: Our Joseph Schwartz sat down with Christof Elssner and Martin Schirmbacher of HÄRTING Rechtsanwälte to discuss arbitration, the differences and the potential advantages compared to state court proceedings on Härtings Podcast on Law, Technology and Media.    Tune in under the following link, if you like to better understand how arbitration works: https://lnkd.in/e7yACJEN.

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***HEUSSEN@Legal Revolution 2024 - our impressions*** On 14 and 15 May, Sandy Van Der Schaaf, Dr. Hermann Waldhauser, Georg Anders, Johannes Weidelener, Stephan Correll and Britta Kühn (members of The Legal Tech Alliance of HEUSSEN & Friends) - along with 1,700 other participants - explored the future of legal advice and the digitalization of legal workflows. Over 100 exhibitors and speakers made Europe’s largest law and compliance trade fair a hotspot for innovation in #legaltech. Key takeaways: embrace legaltech with your clients, start with small, manageable solutions, and invest in change management and communication. AI is here, ready to be implemented in law firms—strategize and communicate effectively to harness its potential. Thanks to Dr. Jochen Brandhoff and his team for an inspiring congress! #HEUSSEN #HeussenRechtsanwaltsgesellschaftmbH #LegalRevolution #LegalTech #Thefutureoflaw

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In Austria, economic challenges confronting businesses keep lawyers busy, according to Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Partner Florian Kranebitter. Financial difficulties, compounded by post-COVID-19 financial strains and challenges in the supply chain are at the top of the agenda alongside a drive to nurture startups and an increasing emphasis on sustainability. The interview: https://lnkd.in/d68eM4pB #CEE #CEELegalMatters #Austria

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QWE Q&A: How can international lawyers qualify via the SQE? 🌎 International lawyer, SQE learner and Senior Legal Counsel for Novartis in Switzerland, Dalia Sarhan, was gives some interesting insight 🤔 “From my experience, if you look at the competencies, if you have been practicing for ten years you’ve probably covered your QWE. You just need to follow the process and answer the questions – it’s probably easier than you think.” #SQE #Solicitor #AspiringSolicitors #LawSchool

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📈 We've advised Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. and Pegasus TopCo B.V. (now SCHMID Group N.V.) on the business combination with Gebr. SCHMID GmbH and the listing of the new parent company SCHMID Group N.V. on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Clifford Chance advised as lead global transaction counsel on U.S., German and Dutch law and has been mandated by SCHMID Group N.V. as SEC and capital markets counsel going forward. The #NASDAQ listing of the SCHMID Group is one of the few U.S. registered IPOs of a European company in 2024 and showcases the appeal of a U.S. NASDAQ listing for European technology companies. Our team: Axel Wittmann, George Hacket, Carla Winslow-Kruger, Trey Oxendine, Gordana Golubić, Maks Mencin, Valeria Umanet, Robert Persicke, Han Teerink, Serkan Özel, Mark-Jan Arends, Zoë van den Broek, Agha Kader, Helen Liefting, Jörg Rhiel, Olaf Mertgen, Marc Besen, Matthew Warner, Avrohom Gelber, Michiel Sunderman, Willem Speckmann, Dr. Steffen Waadt, Nadine Stark, Johannes Christian Lüer, Wei Bin Tan, Alec Sanderson and many more in our global network. Read more: https://okt.to/gA9kRo #IPO #CapitalMarkets

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📢 Munich firm Dörries Frank-Molnia & Pohlman Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB lands Alexandre Hoffmann as partner from Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP Read more details on JUVE Patent 👇 #patent

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🌳 Yesterday, the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) has rendered a significant decision on the admissibility of #greenclaims under the current German Unfair Competition Act. My great Clyde & Co colleagues Sven Förster, Karin Schäffer, Dr. Sophia Henrich and I have commented on the decision. ✅ Please find out more about our assessment and an outlook for the future, including a view on the European Union's #GreenDeal, here 👇: https://lnkd.in/dBqKiHbQ #clydeco #actboldly #workasone #excelwithclients #celebratedifference #esg #greenclaims #climatechange #intellectualproperty #unfaircompetitionlaw #disputeresolution #litigation

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BGH VS. GOOGLE: NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PROTECTION OF TRADE SECRETS Partner at German member firm (HAVER & MAILÄNDER Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB) Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schnelle shares his insights on the recent Federal Court of Justice decision (a groundbreaking moment in antitrust law) in a brand new article. Find out how the BGH determined the protection of trade and business secrets in the case against Google and what impact this has on the digital business landscape. A must-read for anyone who wants to understand how competition and secrecy are balanced in the era of digitalization. Click the link to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dCGisj5c

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💡 We are excited to share some interesting insights into the German legal market, recent developments, and notable events and publications with you. 📌 This month's "Monthly Dose of Germany" is brought to you by our China Desk, led by Dr. Michael Fischer and Alexander Fischer. In this edition, we cover a range of engaging topics from our colleagues at Deloitte Legal. Additionally, don't miss the latest transaction news and our ongoing webcast series. 👉 For more information: https://deloi.tt/4cjjpoE #CRD6 #PayTransparency #PayGapReporting #BaFin #employmentlaw

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