Serving clients from the major commercial hubs of Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich, we provide counsel and representation that reflects a powerful combination of our in-depth understanding of German law, customs, and business culture as well as the scope and resources of an elite global firm.
Our top-ranked German practices integrate seamlessly with Latham’s global platform, providing comprehensive support and insight to clients on their most complex and consequential matters — both in Germany and around the world. Drawing on industry and jurisdictional experience from the entire platform, we excel at executing cross-border transactions, delivering tailored and commercially focused advice, and representation — in short, providing service that regularly exceeds clients’ expectations.
Reflecting our commitment to social responsibility, Latham takes on pro bono matters in Germany in nearly every area of public interest law, including anti-human trafficking and human rights, children, community economic development, disability rights, nonprofits and NGOs, and social enterprise support.
A Brussels and Düsseldorf-based Latham antitrust team, led by Sven Völcker and Dr. Michael Esser, successfully persuaded the European Commission to close without action or remedy, its interim measures investigation against Lufthansa.
The firm earned 63 #1 rankings for global energy and infrastructure M&A in 2024.
In the leading competition publication’s annual review of the strongest antitrust practices around the globe, the firm dominated in every category, ranking second across all specialties.