WILHELM Rechtsanwälte Recognised in Chambers Germany 2026
WILHELM Rechtsanwälte Recognised in Chambers Germany 2026
WILHELM Rechtsanwälte has once again been recognised among Germany's leading insurance law firms in the newly released Chambers Germany 2026 rankings.
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The firm has been ranked in Band 2 for Insurance, reaffirming its position as one of the country's foremost advisers to policyholders in complex insurance disputes.
According to Chambers & Partners, WILHELM is renowned for its expertise in complex insurance litigation and regularly advises policyholders in disputes involving cyber insurance, industrial loss, business interruption and D&O insurance. Chambers also highlights the firm's strength in legal expenses insurance claims and its experience across a wide range of sectors, including construction, manufacturing, automotive, energy, banking and finance.
Chambers also recognised the firm's individual lawyers: Mark Wilhelm, Fabian Herdter and Lars Winkler were all listed among the ranked practitioners in the Insurance category. Chambers notes Mark Wilhelm's particular expertise in complex insurance litigation involving construction defects, product liability, cyber insurance, business interruption losses and legal expenses insurance. Fabian Herdter is highlighted for his work on sophisticated D&O and insurance coverage disputes, including cross-border matters, while Lars Winkler is recognised for his expertise in liability disputes and claims involving clients from the construction and energy sectors.
Client feedback gathered by Chambers praised the firm for its market knowledge and service quality. Among the comments quoted in the ranking, clients described WILHELM as offering "excellent communication, reliability and expertise" as well as "legal excellence and quick responses." Chambers further noted that the team "clearly represents the interests of the insurance-taking industry and offers extensive know-how."
The Chambers Germany Guide is one of the legal industry's most respected independent rankings and is based on extensive market research, client interviews and peer feedback. The full Insurance Germany ranking can be found here.
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