Experience
Philipp has been admitted to the German bar since 2007 and is a bar-certified specialist for transport and freight forwarding law. He advises insurers, logistics service providers, freight forwarders, carriers, and shippers on all aspects of national and international transport and insurance law. His practice includes conducting specialised insurance coverage reviews and providing expert advice on liability issues across the entire supply chain, as well as the drafting of complex logistics contracts.
His practice as a litigator focuses on the judicial and arbitral enforcement or defense of claims. He possesses particular expertise in casualty management and major loss events in complex cross-border supply chains where different liability regimes and insurance coverages intersect. Philipp’s primary objective is always to resolve problems pragmatically and out of court to ensure his clients' supply chains remain uninterrupted.
Clients value Philipp for his results-oriented approach, combining creative solutions with sharp tactical considerations. He is a tough and assertive advocate for his clients' interests, supported by profound technical understanding and modern, AI-driven work methodologies. Philipp is recognised in independent rankings, such as Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers, as a recommended lawyer in insurance and transport law.
Recent Cases
- Complex multi-jurisdictional transport damage cases.
- Drafting and negotiating international logistics framework agreements.
- Insurance coverage disputes in transport sector.
- Arbitration proceedings in maritime and transport matters.
- Advisory on liability issues in cross-border supply chains.
Memberships
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Transportrecht (DGTR)
- Arbeitsgemeinschaft Transport- und Speditionsrecht im DAV