Our Frankfurt Office

Frankfurt has emerged as one of Europe's foremost financial and commercial centres and, increasingly, as a bridge between European and Asian markets. With that growth comes an increasing demand for sophisticated dispute resolution. Signature Litigation established its Frankfurt office to meet this need, bringing our conflict-free, disputes-only platform to the German market.

The office is led by Ulrich Helm and Dr Jan Kraayvanger, two of Germany’s most respected disputes practitioners. Between them, they bring over 50 years of experience in complex cross-border litigation and arbitration, with a track record spanning more than 20 countries.

Our Frankfurt team advises clients across the full spectrum of commercial disputes from mediation and civil court proceedings to national and international arbitrations. We are particularly active in the energy sector (including offshore wind and power plant projects), construction and infrastructure, automotive, financial services, and insurance.

Ulrich has represented clients in construction, energy, and infrastructure disputes across more than 20 countries, drawing on three decades of experience in out-of-court negotiations, mediation, dispute adjudication boards, litigation, and arbitration. Jan has handled over 100 disputes-including more than 30 arbitrations-across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, with particular focus on post-M&A disputes, warranty and indemnity insurance claims, financial restructuring, and professional liability.

As Frankfurt continues to climb the ranks of global financial centres, the complexity and scale of disputes in the region are growing in tandem. Our presence positions us to advise clients at the heart of this evolving landscape-delivering the same quality, independence, and strategic focus that define Signature Litigation across all our offices.