Country report: dispute resolution in Germany
Julian Matteucci
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Although the country's administrative system is fractured, companies facing disputes in Germany can expect a relatively smooth judicial process.
Particular to Germany is the absence of discovery. Only in exceptional circumstances is it employed.
"The result is significantly lower costs than in other countries," says Rolf Trittmann, a litigation partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Avoiding the trawl through discovery saves time as well as money. First-instance cases
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