Track record: The firm is advising Volkswa- gen in several jurisdictions on civil and regulatory issues concerning its diesel engines. It has obtained in Crossley v Volkswagen AG, the right to decline to order the disclosure of submissions and pleadings in foreign procee- dings, a decision which is welcomed by defen- dants engaged in multi-jurisdictional litigation.

Team & differentiation: The market-leading team is recognized for representing clients and helping them find clarity in cross-border matters. The firm benefits from an extensive international network. Co-heads of the litigation and arbitration practice in Germany, Boris Kasolowsky and Rolf Trittmann, are widely praised for their absolute dedication to cases.

Track record: The firm covers all types of alter- native dispute resolution mechanisms (e.g. arbitration, mediation, dispute adjudication boards, expert determination). Several special- ties have emerged which also receive praise from competitors, e.g. energy, capital market disputes and insurance. They are currently defending VW against claims by consumers related to the VW diesel scandal.

Team & differentiation: The DR practice contains over 40 partners. Ulrike Gantenberg heads the practice and is the most prominently positioned lawyer with a growing reputation for high-quality intervention in arbitrations. The firm has an internationally experienced arbitration practice specializing in post-M&A.