References

Representative decisions

These published decisions are selected from numerous proceedings in which I have successfully represented my clients before the civil panels of the Federal Supreme Court in recent years.

Judgment of Max 25, 2025 – XII ZB 395/24

The Federal Supreme Court upholds the decison of the Court of Appeals that I defended. He decides on the permissible content of nuptial agreements involving business owners, in particular with respect to the exclusion or limitation of the spouse's rights.

Judgment of June 16, 2025 – V ZR 133/24

The Federal Supreme Court addressed key legal questions concerning the participation of the German privatization agency in payments made for the use of privatized land by wind turbines. On appeal by the privatization agency represented by me, the unfavorable judgment oft he Court of Appeals was vacated and the complaint dismissed.

Judgment of March 28, 2025 – KZR 73/23

The Federal Supreme Court ruled on fundamental antitrust questions regarding the prohibition of discriminatory practices – particularly whether economic dependency may be created through long-term contractual relationships. The judgment of the Court of Appeals, which I defnded on behalf of the plaintiff, was largely upheld.

Judgment of March 27, 2025 – I ZR 64/24

The Federal Supreme Court overturned the lower court´s decision and ruled in favor of the airline represented by me. The Court confirmed that the airline has standing as a competitor with regard to an online portal aggregating airline passenger claims. Based on that, the airline can bring legal action in cases of misleading or derogatory statements. This decision levels the playing field between airlines and claims portals.

Judgment of March 18, 2025 – X ZR 30/23

This invalidity action concerned patents for an assault rifle that were crucial to the German army´s procurement decision. The Federal Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Federal Patent Court and ruled in favor of the patent holder represented by me.

Judgment of March 13, 2025 – IX ZR 201/23

The Federal Supreme Court ruled on significant issues concerning claims for damages resulting from preliminary injuctions that were later revoked, especially with regard to the calculation of such damages. The judgment followed the arguments I submitted on behalf of the defendant in substanital parts.

Judgment of November 14, 2024 – IX ZR 13/24

On appeal by the insolvency administrator represented by me, the Federal Supreme Court overturned a judgment oft he Court of Appeals, which had partially dismissed the complaint. The Court clarified the disputed issue regarding the scope of potential claims against recipients of advance payments made by the insolvent entity prior to the due date.

Judgment of July 19, 2024 – V ZR 209/23

The Federal Supreme Court overturned the lower court´s judgment and ruled in favor of the plaintiff represented by me. The Court addressed important questions concerning the duties of purchasers of privatized agricltural land and the conditions under which the seller may rescind the agreement.

Judgment of June 27, 2024 – I ZR 98/23

Follwoing the appeal of the plaintiff represented by me, the Federal Supreme Court overturned the lower court´s judgment, which had dismissed a complaint against the use of the term „climate neutral“ in advertising. The Court found the advertisement insufficiently clear in explaining the specific meaning of the term in this context. This decision is a clear signal against the misuse of so-called „greenwashing“.