The Legal 500 recognises WILHELM as a Leading Insurance Litigation Firm 2026

The ranking underscores WILHELM's standing as one of Germany's leading policyholder-focused insurance law boutiques.

In its editorial commentary, Legal 500 describes WILHELM as a practice "renowned on the market for its work on behalf of policyholders." The ranking highlights the firm's expertise in major insurance claims, coverage disputes and litigation, including matters involving D&O liability, large-scale property damage and project interruption losses. Legal 500 further notes the firm's experience advising clients from the construction, engineering and automotive sectors, as well as prominent international clients in the financial services industry.

Legal 500 specifically recognises the firm's leadership team. According to the guide, Mark Wilhelm is "uniquely experienced in litigation against insurers," while Fabian Herdter is highlighted for his work on fidelity insurance matters in the financial lines sector. Lars Winkler is recognised as a seasoned dispute resolution specialist with experience representing health insurers and handling complex liability disputes.

The ranking is supported by strong client feedback collected during Legal 500's independent research process. Clients describe the team as "experienced and very dedicated," emphasising that its lawyers are "fully committed." Other interviewees point to the firm's "profound experience" in insurance-related disputes.

Among the firm's notable recent engagements, Legal 500 highlights WILHELM's advice to several former bank managers on D&O insurance matters, underlining the firm's established reputation in financial lines litigation and management liability insurance.

The Legal 500 is one of the world's leading independent guides to the legal profession. Its rankings are based on extensive research, client interviews, peer feedback and analysis of significant mandates handled by law firms and practitioners across their respective markets.