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Global Policyholder Alliance launched by WILHELM and leading multinational firms
Global Policyholder Alliance launched by WILHELM and leading multinational firms
WILHELM is among the founding members of the newly established Global Policyholder Alliance (GPA), an international network of specialist law firms dedicated to representing policyholders.
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.
The Legal 500 recognises WILHELM as a Leading Insurance Litigation Firm 2026
The Legal 500 recognises WILHELM as a Leading Insurance Litigation Firm 2026
WILHELM Rechtsanwälte has secured another strong result in The Legal 500 Germany 2026 rankings, where the firm is once again recognised in Tier 2 for Insurance Litigation.
“It's a no-holds-barred battle, and no CEO is spared.”
“It's a no-holds-barred battle, and no CEO is spared.”
In interviews with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and WirtschaftsWoche, Dr. Mark Wilhelm analyzes the Federal Court of Justice’s ruling on the VW settlements with top executives.
“We had to file a complaint with the financial regulator BaFin.”
“We had to file a complaint with the financial regulator BaFin.”
The German daily Süddeutsche Zeitung reports on the problematic flood damage claims settlement process in the Ahr Valley and quotes Raimund Mallmann regarding a dispute involving our client.
10 Things You Need to Know About D&O Insurance in Germany
10 Things You Need to Know About D&O Insurance in Germany
D&O liability and insurance in Germany work differently. If you are a manager, board member, or advisor operating in the German market, here are 10 essential facts you need to know.
10 Things You Need to Know About Insurance Dispute Resolution in Germany
10 Things You Need to Know About Insurance Dispute Resolution in Germany
Navigating insurance disputes in Germany may feel like uncharted waters for many legal professionals outside the country. Ten key insights that will help you better understand how insurance disputes are handled under German law.
Manager liability in Germany: between departmental and overall responsibility
Manager liability in Germany: between departmental and overall responsibility
Under German law, all members of the management board bear responsibility for the company. But can liability be minimised by allocating responsibilities? Dr. Mark Wilhelm shows the possibilities and limits of such a plan.
Rescission of cyber insurance contracts: how policyholders should react on current judgements
Rescission of cyber insurance contracts: how policyholders should react on current judgements
When is the cyber insurer entitled to rescind a contract? Fabian Herdter analyses two recent judgements on the policyholder's duty to disclose risks before the contract is closed.