Daja Apetz-Dreier

Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Daja was the Munich office managing partner of another international law firm. She was also a member of its ESG practice and served as chair of its Women’s Initiative Network. Trilingual, Daja speaks German, English, and French.

• Advised and represented a German stock corporation in the solar energy sector in litigation related to purchase price adoption in a post-M&A dispute in connection with the sale and transfer of a Spanish solar joint venture
• Litigated a claim for damages in the amount of €660 million in connection with the issuance of CMBS bonds amounting to €143 million
• Represented a company in the chemical industry before a conciliation committee, or “Einigungsausschuss” against a facility managing company of a chemical plant, leading to a very favorable settlement for the client
• Filed protective writs in Germany for a Switzerland-based chemical company in potential court proceedings against numerous German and other European competitors in connection with the labelling requirements under the CLP Regulation and REACH
• Represented the owner of a shopping center in eastern Germany in a lawsuit regarding the deficiency of two parking decks
• Represented a German Family Office in extensive court proceedings against a former CEO based on fraudulent business activities and risk management by the CEO
• Advised and represented a client in an energy related patent matter
• Advised and represented a Swiss company in patent disputes (both nullity and infringement proceedings) regarding the functioning of a heating and power station