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TOP Lawyer 2026: Three LAUSEN lawyers honored for outstanding expertise

TOP Lawyer 2026: Three LAUSEN lawyers honored for outstanding expertise

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Jutta Schippan
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We are delighted that three of our lawyers have been recommended as “TOP Lawyer 2026” for their outstanding expertise:

  • Dr. Kerstin Bäcker: Copyright & Media Law
  • Dr. Richard Hahn: Copyright & media law
  • Dr. Florian Sperling: Employment law

The TOP Lawyer 2026 award is based on a comprehensive analysis of client ratings and colleague recommendations. On this basis, the F.A.Z.-Institut and QuantiQuest determine the TOP lawyers in the respective fields of law.

Around 16,500 in-house lawyers and peers gave their assessment, and a total of around 40,000 specialist recommendations were included.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all respondents whose recommendations and trust made this award possible.

Further information on the ranking and the data collection methodology can be found here.

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