Dr. Matthias Wurm is a lawyer at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. Specializing in commercial law , arbitration and complex legal disputes, he offers comprehensive legal advice and representation to both private individuals and companies in all legal matters.
Litigation | Arbitration
Dr. Wurm, an experienced litigator, has conducted numerous court cases, successfully asserting the rights and interests of his clients thanks to his expertise and dedication. As head of our Middle East Desk, Dr. Wurm handles legal disputes with cross-border implications. He regularly represents internationally active companies in debt collection, disputes with contractual partners and customers, and before German authorities. He represents his clients with the necessary assertiveness in arbitration proceedings and litigation before German courts .
Before resorting to legal action, Dr. Wurm offers his legal assistance for out-of-court dispute resolution. In cases where the conflict cannot be resolved out of court, Dr. Wurm will, of course, also represent you in court to enforce your disputed claims or defend against unjustified demands.
Commercial law
Dr. Wurm also offers his clients legal advice in all areas of commercial law , in particular contract law and corporate law.
Contract law
Regardless of the type of contract or whether you are seeking its creation, termination, or cancellation – Attorney Wurm advises you on all matters relating to contract law and supports you in any conflicts and legal questions.
Dr. Wurm possesses extensive expertise in a wide range of important industries – including automotive, mechanical engineering, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and energy. He advises companies and corporations on cross-border contracts, conducts negotiations, and enforces claims for damages in the event of disputes.
Corporate law
As a member of our corporate law team, Dr. Wurm develops tailored legal solutions for companies of all sizes on behalf of his clients. Whether you are starting a business , amending articles of association, or restructuring your company – Dr. Wurm is your reliable contact person for all corporate law matters.
Professional career
Dr. Wurm worked for many years as a specialist editor for renowned corporations, legal tech companies, and law firms. As head of a department in one of Germany's largest consumer law firms, he and his team supported numerous victims and successfully enforced their rights.
Dr. Wurm played a leading role in the settlement negotiations regarding the well-known emissions scandal involving various automobile manufacturers and thus actively shaped the jurisprudence in this area.
Academic career
Dr. Wurm chose the founding and management of companies as well as corporate governance with reference to Anglo-Saxon law as the professional focus of his academic career.
Dr. Wurm earned his Master of Laws in Corporate Governance and Financial Law from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. His doctoral dissertation, " The Legal Assessment of Investor Dialogues – A Comparative Legal Analysis," was published in April 2021 in the "Forum Corporate, Tax and Accounting Law" series by the renowned Peter Lang publishing house. One of the key aspects of his dissertation is the examination of the United Kingdom Corporate Governance Code and the transposition of its provisions into German law.