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Daja Apetz-Dreier

Partner

Daja Apetz-Dreier’s broad disputes practice encompasses finance-related litigation, complex commercial litigation and business disputes, and international arbitration, often in cross-border conflicts. Daja has deep familiarity with finance, including cryptocurrencies, insurance, healthcare, life sciences, real estate, and entertainment and media. She also routinely advises companies involved in the green energy sector.

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
  • Harvard Law School Executive Education, 2011, Smart Collaboration Master Class
  • Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2008, Second State Exam
  • Free University of Brussels, 2006, LL.M., European and International Law
  • University of Heidelberg, 2005, First State Exam
  • University of Heidelberg, 2002, Study of Law
  • University of Passau, 2000, Study of Law
  • Germany

Recognized, Litigation, Best Lawyers, Handelsblatt (2020–2025)

Member, Munich Bar Association