Recognition for WilmerHale lawyers in the 2026 edition of Handelsblatt's Best Lawyers in GermanyTM
In the recently released 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany, several WilmerHale lawyers have been honoured for their exceptional work across various legal disciplines.
Martin Braun, based in Frankfurt, was not only recognised in Data Security and Privacy Law but was also named **Lawyer of the Year** in Hessen for this category. Christian Crones, also in Frankfurt, was acknowledged in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law.
In Berlin, Oliver Fleischmann was recognised for his expertise in Competition / Antitrust Law, Energy Law, and Regulatory Practice. Hans-Georg Kamann, also in Frankfurt, was honoured in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Competition / Antitrust Law, European Union Law, Litigation, Public Law.
Stefan Ohlhoff and Martin Seyfarth, both in Berlin, were recognised in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Public Law, and Regulatory Practice. Jan Wendler was acknowledged in Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, with a dual recognition for both Berlin and Frankfurt.
Vanessa Wettner, also in Frankfurt, was recognised in Intellectual Property Law, Litigation, and Regulatory Practice. Peter Gey, also in Frankfurt, was recognised in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Competition / Antitrust Law, and Health Care Law.
Olga Braeuer was recognised in International Arbitration in Berlin, while Cornelia Gersch was honoured in Art Law in Frankfurt. Katrin Meschede was recognised in Competition / Antitrust Law and Litigation in Berlin.
In addition, Greta Körner was listed as "Ones to Watch" in Arbitration and Mediation in Berlin, and Philipp Irmscher was listed in Public Law in Berlin. Karsten Silbernagel was also listed as "Ones to Watch" in Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law in Frankfurt.
The accolades for WilmerHale are based on peer-reviewed recommendations, reflecting the high regard in which the firm's lawyers are held by their colleagues in the legal profession. The full list of rankings can be viewed on the Handelsblatt website.
WilmerHale's German offices have been recognised in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Germany, but the specific lawyers recognised under this category were not specified in this paragraph. The firm as a whole has been recognised in the 17th edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany.
- In the field of international arbitration, Olga Braeuer in Berlin received recognition for her expertise.
- Peter Gey, based in Frankfurt, was honored in finance-related areas such as Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Competition / Antitrust Law, and Health Care Law.
- The firm's lawyers, like Hans-Georg Kamann in Frankfurt, were recognized for their work in litigation, public law, and other areas such as Competition / Antitrust Law and European Union Law.
- Christian Crones, located in Frankfurt, was distinguished in business matters including Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law.
