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
Defended a German telecommunications company against earn-out claims before a German regional court, amount in dispute > 10 million €
Dr Frohloff was part of a team that defended a German telecommunications company before a German regional court against earn-out claims by the sellers of the target company. The case was special in that the managing director of the target company was also one of its sellers and during the earn-out period he had started building a competitor to the target company, whilst attributing the dwindling customer base of the target to the buyers.
US telecommunications company in corporate disputes (contentious shareholders' meetings, interim injunction proceedings, arbitration proceedings, cancellation proceedings), total amount in dispute > 500 million €
SRP represents a US telecommunications company in (cross-border) disputes from of a joint venture to build a satellite network. In particular
- contentious shareholders’ meetings,
- numerous preliminary injunction proceedings,
- more than twenty DIS and ICC arbitrations, and
- setting-aside proceedings against arbitral awards.
Issues in these proceedings are inter alia
- Dismissal of managing directors for cause,
- Redemption of shares for cause,
- Determination of the shareholder compensation payment,
- Claims for damages against managing directors and shareholders,
- Dissolution of the company; and
- Frequency usage rights.
SRP advised a group of companies operating in the construction industry on the recission of a corporate transaction following fraudulent misrepresentation by the sellers.
Within less than two months of the fraud being uncovered, SRP secured notarization of the rescission and ensured the transfer of the first repayment installment of 10 million €. As part of the resolution, the seller committed to repaying the full purchase price.
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.