About Martin Mekat

Martin Mekat is a disputes partner based in Freshfields's Frankfurt and Munich offices. He advises clients in a broad range of litigation and arbitration matters, often involving cross-border elements. Martin regularly advises on class actions and mass claims. His clients are from a variety of sectors, with a focus on tech and general industries. A large part of his work is cross-border, and he regularly works with both the firm's international offices and its Stronger Together network. Over the years, Martin has acted for clients in numerous countries and was involved in several of Germany’s landmark disputes. Highlights include defending Meta in and out of court in one of the largest data-protection disputes in Europe, defending Volkswagen in diesel emission litigation in numerous jurisdictions worldwide, and defending several leading online gambling operators in relation to player claims. He is the co-editor of the leading class action practice compendium in Germany and publishes frequently on dispute resolution-related topics. Clients value his analytical mind and rely on his expertise on some of their most complex matters.