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Recognition

Latham Wins Two Major Awards at the Legal 500 Germany Awards

February 23, 2026
Legal 500 Germany
The firm and a Frankfurt partner were named Banking and Finance Team of the Year and Healthcare Lawyer of the Year.

Latham & Watkins won Banking and Finance Team of the Year and Frankfurt partner Deniz Tschammler won Healthcare Lawyer of the Year at the Legal 500 Germany Awards 2026. The awards recognize the lawyers and law firms that have set the pace across Germany over the past year.

Legal 500 described Latham as “one of the leading commercial law firms, both in Germany and worldwide,” and highlighted the Banking & Private Credit team’s “instinct for new trends” and “deep industry knowledge on both sides of the Atlantic.”

Deniz is a leading lawyer at the intersection of life sciences, healthcare, and technology. He draws on a sophisticated understanding of the global health ecosystem to advise clients on their most significant transactions, regulatory and compliance matters, and disputes and investigations.

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