Dirk Oberbracht, Annekathrin Schmoll, Simon Stöhlker
December 26, 2025
Gibson Dunn Lawyers Examine Frankfurt’s New Commercial Courts for Law360

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- The article by Dirk Oberbracht, Annekathrin Schmoll, and Simon Stöhlker discusses the structure and function of Frankfurt’s new Commercial Court at the Higher Regional Court and the Commercial Chambers at the Regional Court
- These courts provide English-language proceedings for complex, high-value, and cross-border disputes
- The article details their jurisdiction, appeal procedures, and the advantages of specialized judicial expertise, as well as the potential impact on commercial litigation in Europe.
Law360~~In an article for Law360, partner Dirk Oberbracht and associates Annekathrin Schmoll and Simon Stöhlker explore the structure, role, and innovations of Frankfurt’s new Commercial Court at the Higher Regional Court (Oberlandesgericht) and the Commercial Chambers at the Regional Court (Landgericht).~~These permanent judicial bodies offer proceedings in English and are designed to handle complex, high-value, and cross-border disputes. Their article outlines the courts’ jurisdiction and appeal procedures and the benefits of specialized judicial expertise in commercial disputes, while also examining the broader implications for the future of commercial litigation in Europe.~~Download PDF~~
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