Maximilian von den Benken, LL.M.

As a lawyer in our Commercial team in Düsseldorf and the Automotive sector group, I advise national and international clients on a broad range of commercial law matters, with a particular focus on cross-border supply chain disputes.

My practice centers on supporting companies in various industries - both in and out of court - on issues relating to general contract law, product liability, and warranty claims.

I guide clients through every stage of their business relationships, from drafting and negotiating to reviewing complex commercial agreements, often in an international context. In addition, I advise on legal matters across all levels of the supply chain, including distribution law and ESG compliance.

I studied law at the University of Münster and the Universidad del Atlántico in Barranquilla. During my legal clerkship, I gained experience at the German Embassy in Lima, a leading commercial law firm, and the legal department of a major automotive group. I also hold an LL.M. from Trinity College Dublin.

Before joining the firm, I worked as a research assistant and as an associate at a US law firm.

• Advising various national and international automotive suppliers (Tier-1 and Tier-2) on claims for damages, price increases and termination rights.
• Drafting various agreements for industrial companies (e.g. supply agreements, general terms and conditions, contract manufacturing agreements, service agreements, agency agreements, plant construction agreements).
• Representing various suppliers in court in defending against delivery stops.
• Representing an industrial company in defending against warranty claims.
• Advising a Tier-1 automotive supplier on a major project with a German OEM and a Tier-2 automotive supplier.
• Advising automotive suppliers regarding the insolvency of one of their suppliers.
• Advising several domestic and international companies (automotive, telecommunications and consumer electronics industries) on various ESG requirements and product compliance matters, particularly Extended Producer Responsibility and the EU Battery Regulation.