Liability Law

Within contract law, we assist entrepreneurs in a wide range of business disputes. Examples include breach of contract, non-fulfillment of delivery or payment obligations, and acquisition disputes involving hidden defects or breaches of warranties.

We also support our clients in distribution and franchise disputes, for instance when a partnership is terminated unfairly or agreements are breached.

Additionally, we handle cases involving non-contractual liability, such as broken negotiations, unfair competition, or damage to business assets caused by third parties. Finally, we advise on professional liability for professionals (such as accountants or lawyers) and chain liability within construction and contracting supply chains.

We represent entrepreneurs in disputes with banks, insurers, and financial service providers. This ranges from breaches of the duty of care regarding investment advice to the unjustified termination of credit agreements.

We also handle insurance disputes, such as the refusal of coverage in general liability, professional, or directors’ liability claims. In complex damages proceedings, we calculate the extent of the damage and conduct subrogation proceedings to recover disbursed amounts. Well-known examples include the Dexia securities lease cases and claims regarding the termination of banking relationships or mortgage breaches.

Consumers and businesses are increasingly joining forces in collective proceedings against major market players. We assist collectives with claims regarding unjustified costs, misleading contract terms, or violations of privacy legislation (GDPR).
For example, we support transport companies in the so-called truck cartel, in which manufacturers were held liable for prohibited price-fixing agreements.
We also advise on collective claims against energy companies regarding unfair pricing terms or market abuse. In doing so, we offer businesses and consumers a powerful legal counterpart to large-scale financial and commercial misconduct.