June 25, 2026
Willkie lawyers across the Firm’s platform in Germany have again been recognized as market leaders in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany.
Forty-two attorneys across Willkie’s Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich offices received “Best Lawyer” recognitions in a wide array of practice areas, highlighting Firm’s extensive capabilities and deep bench of talent in Germany. The accolades include two “Lawyer of the Year” awards and 17 “One to Watch” honors, which recognize the industry’s rising stars.
The following Willkie partners were named “Lawyers of the Year” in their respective areas of law:
- Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Lahme, partner in the Litigation Department and Chair of the European Antitrust & Competition Litigation Practice, was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Antitrust/Competition. He previously won this award in 2024.
- Georg Linde, partner in the Corporate & Financial Services Department and Managing Partner of Germany, was named “Lawyer of the Year” for Mergers & Acquisitions. He previously won for Leveraged Buyouts in 2025.
Willkie Germany focuses on a wide range of practices including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, insurance transactions, labor and employment, restructuring, litigation and arbitration, investigations and enforcement, and more. Our lawyers are recognized as leaders in their field, handling complex corporate and commercial transactions and other matters that demand multifaceted legal experience.
View The Best Lawyers in Germany 2027 guide here.
