Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner once again recommended by "The Legal 500" Germany

“The Legal 500” has analyzed and assessed law firms around the world for many years. The latest edition of the handbook for Germany 2018 has now appeared online. We are very happy with the results: Friedrich Graf von Westphalen is valued for its “highest level of specialized knowledge, efficient method of working and reliability” and recommended in the fields of product liability, insurance law, company law, M&A, international medium-sized deals, mercantile and distribution law as well as commercial legal protection (trademark and competition law).

Given particular mention in the field of company law were Gerhard Manz, who “always has practical and quickly realizable solutions” and possesses “detailed knowledge of France in terms of both language and culture”; Dr. Albert Schröder in connection with support for numerous restructurings; Dr. Barbara Mayer, who possesses “extensive specialized knowledge” in stock corporation law, and Dr. Jan Henning Martens, who was appointed as partner at the firm in January 2017 as a medical technology expert. Moreover, Dr. Hendrik Thies was mentioned as a “brilliant lawyer”, who “possesses a very high level of social competency, which is extremely important in the difficult phases of M&A processes, in particular”, as well as the company law expertise in the Frankfurt and Cologne offices under the management of Prof. Dr. Tobias Lenz and Arnt Göppert. FGvW possesses an “inter-cultural understanding in particular with regard to consulting French companies”.

In the field of commercial and distribution law, the Cologne partners “recommended above all measure” Prof. Dr. F. Christian Genzow and Sven Köhnen are also mentioned in connection with their particular experience in the automotive sector.

An “excellent level of service” as well as “the highest level of specialized knowledge, an efficient work method, reliability and rapid implementation of decisions” are attested to FGvW in the field of trademark and competition law. Dr. Morton Douglas as expert for medical products and pharmacy law as well as Norbert Hebeis were mentioned in particular. Eva Kessler is also recognized thanks to her “negotiation skills and her profound market knowledge”, and Dr. Hans-Georg Riegger is recognized for his counsel in numerous competition proceedings.

In the field of product liability, Carsten Laschet and the “very experienced" Prof. Dr. Tobias Lenz are mentioned in particular. Both are also given special mention in insurance law.

We are delighted about this recognition, which reflects the trust and respect of our clients towards us and our work.

Contact: Dr. Barbara Mayer, Certified Specialist in Corporate and Commercial Law