Gibson Dunn Lawyers Examine Frankfurt’s New Commercial Courts for Law360

Article  |  August 22, 2025

Law360

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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.