WilmerHale has been recognized in the latest edition of the JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms 2026/2027 for its work across several areas of the German legal market. The guide also recommends a number of WilmerHale lawyers based on feedback from clients and competitors.
The JUVE Handbook evaluates law firms and lawyers in Germany through independent research, including interviews with clients, competitors and other market participants.
WilmerHale’s recognized practices and frequently recommended lawyers include:
Dispute Resolution – Litigation:
“The German practice of the U.S. law firm is primarily known for antitrust damages claims and complex disputes at the intersection of civil and regulatory issues, often before European courts.”
- Dr. Vanessa Wettner
- Dr. Stefan Ohlhoff, LLM (“smart and meticulous”, competitor)
- Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann (“experienced and pragmatic”, competitor)
IT and Data Law:
“In European data protection litigation, few law firms can offer as deep an expertise as WH.”
- Dr. Martin Braun (“highly experienced privacy litigation attorney”, “one of the leading figures”, “outstanding knowledge and well-connected”, competitor). He is also listed in the “Leading Name in the area of IT- and Data Law” category.
- Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann (“leading expert, very solution-oriented”, competitor)
- Dr. Vanessa Wettner (“very good trial attorney, very service-oriented”, competitor; “always insightful contributions, respectful demeanor,” competitor)
Compliance Investigations:
“The compliance practice stands out for its close collaboration with the U.S. offices.”
- Dr. Jan-Sebastian Wendler, LLM (“professional, collaborative, and focused on the client’s best interests”, competitor)
- Dr. Martin Braun (“outstanding knowledge and well-connected”, competitor; data protection)
Antitrust Law:
“The firm impresses with its close integration of antitrust and litigation practices led by experienced partners. It is particularly strong at the intersection with data protection and in litigation before European courts.”
- Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann (“strong in European law matters”, competitor)
- Dr. Stefan Ohlhoff, LLM (“experienced and accomplished”, competitor)
- Dr. Peter Gey, LLM
M&A:
“In cross-border transactions, the German practice leverages its strong relationships with the U.S. offices to benefit its clients.”
- Dr. Christian Crones (“very knowledgeable, understands all the nuances, strong negotiator, pragmatic”, competitor)
Public Commercial Law – Administrative and Constitutional Law:
“WilmerHale enjoys an excellent reputation for its strategic litigation with an EU law dimension.”
- Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann (“brings a lot of horsepower to the table”, competitor)
State Aid Law:
JUVE recognized the practice’s specialization in implementing European Union law within national legal frameworks and its extensive experience in litigation before German and EU courts.
- Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Kamann