Disputes
We are a dispute resolution boutique law firm with many years of experience in handling complex litigation and arbitration proceedings – in Germany and abroad.
Team
We work together for you – with excellent legal know-how, a high degree of responsibility and a clear focus on your matters.
Cases
NASDAQ-listed company in internal investigation and post-M&A-arbitration, amount in dispute > 20 million €
Laurenz Schmitt and Max Reichert conducted an internal investigation in coordination with the district attorney’s office in connection with violations against the EU Chemicals Regulation at the target company and represented the buyer (a US aerospace company listed on NASDAQ) in claiming damages and breaches of warranties against the German seller, inter alia, for fraudulent misrepresentation, in an arbitration.
Market participant in defending claims for alleged involvement in cum-ex trades, amount in dispute > 500 million €.
SRP represents a market participant accused of being involved in cum-ex trades. SRP defends the market participant against claims of other parties involved and secures possible recourse claims against others and former advisors.
Attorney in Complex Disputes Related to Former Client Representation – Total Amount in Dispute approx. €8 million
- SRP advises an attorney in a highly complex dispute concerning claims arising from his former client representation. The matter involves international corporate structures, the transfer of substantial assets in the context of an inheritance, and cross-border investments with connections to Switzerland and the US Virgin Islands.
- The dispute spans approximately 15 interrelated and mutually dependent court proceedings, including three cases before the Federal Court of Justice (BGH). Key issues include:
- Defense against enforcement measures using all remedies under the enforcement provisions of the German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) as well as material objections in several preliminary injunction proceedings,
- Assertion of damages claims resulting from criminal complaints based on false allegations and abusive enforcement measures,
- Defense against extensive damages claims.
- The proceedings raise fundamental corporate and procedural law questions, including:
- Dissolution of a GmbH & Co. KG upon the death of a partner,
- Fundamental questions regarding the party and procedural capacity of a company,
- Validity of disputed shareholder resolutions concerning the exclusion of partners and the appointment and removal of managing directors,
- Application of the doctrine of defective organs,
- Immorality of enforcement measures through abusive exploitation of formal legal positions.
Services
In troubled waters, we navigate with skill, determination and efficiency.
Expertise
Our team of attorneys specializes in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings. Our team does not only bring in-depth expertise and industry knowledge to each case, but also technical know-how and a drive to innovate. With commitment and creativity, we develop strategies and processes for the resolution of complex disputes – as a team, because four eyes always see more than two.
Clarity
Clarity is important to us in all areas – from communication and cooperation to specific recommendations. We provide clear and straightforward answers to your questions and precise suggestions for action.
Courage
We approach every case with determination and provide sound guidance and leadership. The quality of service is highly important to us. For our clients, we stick our neck out wherever necessary. Always setting our sight on: the best result for our client.
Outside-the-box competence
Our disputes specialists have an exceptionally broad understanding of economic interrelationships and provide you with thorough advice, even if your matter involves economical questions, questions of criminal liability or financial mathematics.
Where the intersection with another area of law becomes the heart of the dispute, we draw on our network of experienced specialists.