Litigation Lawyers: Tailor-made representation in complex Litigation
Whether data protection violations, software license disputes or conflicts relating to artificial intelligence - our law firm is at your side in all areas of litigation. With in-depth expertise in the areas of privacy, competition and contract law as well as the defense of trade secrets, we offer you tailor-made solutions to enforce your legal interests and fend off fines and claims for damages. You can rely on our many years of experience in litigation in the digital age.
What is Litigation?
Litigation is the process of dealing with legal disputes in court or before the authorities. This includes defending against claims for damages or government sanctions such as fines - or enforcing your own claims against service providers or other companies.
In such cases, we represent our clients
There are countless types of disputes in the business world. The following list is therefore not exhaustive.
- Privacy Litigation: All disputes relating to data protection, such as defence against claims for damages or fines under data protection law or defence in the event of so-called data leaks.
- Software & Licences: Disputes over compliance with software licence agreements, for example in cases of licence infringement, unauthorised use or contract termination for software projects.
- Rights of Use: Disputes over the granting of and compliance with rights of use, particularly in the area of digital content and technology, for example in the case of licence infringements or unlawful use of software.
- IT and digital services contracts: Conflicts relating to IT and digital services contracts, such as defects in software development projects, delays in completion or non-performance of contractually agreed services.
- B2B debt Management: Out-of-court and in-court collection of receivables from business customers.
- Copyright and trade mark law: Representation in disputes concerning copyright infringement, unauthorised use of protected trademarks or allegations of plagiarism, which often arise in connection with digital content and software.
- Competition Law: Assistance in enforcing or defending against competition law claims, such as breaches of competition law, warnings, cease-and-desist letters or injunctions.
- Digital/technology contract Law: disputes relating to contractual obligations in the digital economy, such as failure to meet service level agreements (SLAs), breach of contract or non-compliance with technical standards.
- Product liability Law: Advising on and defending claims based on defective digital products or services, in particular claims for damages caused by software defects or defective digital products.
- Trade Secrets: Litigation arising from the theft or unauthorised disclosure of trade secrets or know-how, particularly in the IT sector or in connection with confidential business data.
- AI Disputes: Disputes related to artificial intelligence, such as liability issues related to the use of AI systems, incorrect AI decisions, or misuse of AI technologies.
Our Litigation services in detail
- Detailed legal advice on specific disputes in order to identify risks and opportunities at an early stage and develop the best strategy.
- Development of an individual litigation strategy tailored to the client's specific legal and commercial objectives.
- Preventive strategies to minimize the risk of legal disputes before proceedings arise.
- Defense against and enforcement of cease-and-desist declarations, warning letters or preliminary injunctions.
- Defense against any claims - e.g. damages or contractual claims - through sound evidence and strategic argumentation.
- Assertion of claims for breach of contract, license infringements, competition law violations or in other areas.
- Representation before national courts in all instances, from the complaint to the conclusion of the proceedings.
- Representation in cases of breaches of regulatory requirements in order to avert or reduce fines.
- Negotiation of settlement solutions with authorities to minimize the economic impact on the company.
- Immediate action in acute legal disputes, such as injunctions or applications for injunctive relief, to limit the damage.
- Rapid intervention in the event of data leaks or breaches of trade secrets to avert further damage and secure the client's legal position.
Why Schürmann Rosenthal Dreyer is your Litigation Partner
Schürmann Rosenthal Dreyer has successfully represented numerous clients in court and administrative proceedings over the past 16 years. Our firm not only has experienced lawyers, but also technology experts who work together to make your digital projects legally compliant and future-proof.
Our expertise has been recognised many times: We have won the prestigious JUVE award for Law Firm of the Year in Data Protection and IT, and are ranked among the top 2024 law firms by The Legal 500.
Put your trust in Schürmann Rosenthal Dreyer - the partner who will successfully represent you with a unique combination of legal excellence and technical understanding.
Free initial advice on litigation matters
Arrange a no obligation initial consultation with our specialist solicitors to discuss your situation and your need for advice or representation!