WilmerHale Lawyers Honored in The Best Lawyers in Germany 2023
Prominent law firm WilmerHale honored in Handelsblatt's 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in GermanyTM for legal excellence
In a testament to their expertise and standing in the legal industry, several lawyers from the international law firm WilmerHale have been recognized in the 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™. The peer-reviewed rankings highlight the firm's performance across various legal disciplines.
Recognized Lawyers
Martin Braun, based in Frankfurt, was honored as the "Lawyer of the Year" in the Hessen region for Data Security and Privacy Law, and was also recognized in Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Christian Crones, also in Frankfurt, was listed for his work in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law.
In Berlin, Oliver Fleischmann was recognized for his expertise in Competition / Antitrust Law, Energy Law, and Regulatory Practice. Hans-Georg Kamann, based in Frankfurt, was listed for his work in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Competition / Antitrust Law, European Union Law, Litigation, and Public Law. Stefan Ohlhoff, also in Berlin, was recognized in Competition / Antitrust Law, Litigation, Regulatory Practice, Telecommunications Law, and Trade Law.
Martin Seyfarth, working in Berlin, was listed for his work in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Public Law, and Regulatory Practice. Jan Wendler was recognized for his expertise in Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, with offices in both Berlin and Frankfurt. Vanessa Wettner, based in Frankfurt, was listed for her work in Intellectual Property Law, Litigation, and Regulatory Practice. Peter Gey, also in Frankfurt, was recognized for his work in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Competition / Antitrust Law, and Health Care Law.
Ones to Watch
In Frankfurt, Anton Troßbach was listed as a Recognized Lawyer "Ones to Watch" in Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice. Greta Körner was recognized in Arbitration and Mediation, also in Berlin. Leonie M. Hesse, based in Berlin, was listed for her work in Competition / Antitrust Law and Public Law, while Karsten Silbernagel was recognized for his expertise in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law, also in Frankfurt. Philipp Irmscher was listed for his work in Public Law, also in Berlin.
Acknowledged for Excellence
The firm as a whole was acknowledged for excellence in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany™ category, but no names were directly specified in the available information.
Cornelia Gersch, based in Frankfurt, was listed as a Recognized Lawyer in Art Law.
The rankings can be viewed on the Handelsblatt website. WilmerHale's German offices, with locations in both Frankfurt and Berlin, demonstrate the firm's presence and expertise across multiple legal disciplines. The firm's German antitrust and competition practice, in particular, is highlighted for handling complex, high-profile regulatory matters for leading industries.
- Christian Crones was honored for his proficiency in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law.
- Hans-Georg Kamann was recognized for his work in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Competition / Antitrust Law, European Union Law, Litigation, and Public Law.
- Stefan Ohlhoff was listed for his expertise in Competition / Antitrust Law, Litigation, Regulatory Practice, Telecommunications Law, and Trade Law.
- The firm's German antitrust and competition practice has been highlighted for handling complex, high-profile regulatory matters for leading industries, specifically.
