The current Chambers Germany Guide 2026 recommends Raue in eight practice areas and highlights several of the firm’s lawyers in particular. The assessment is based on interviews with clients and market participants.
Raue’s Healthcare practice maintains its top ranking and is once again listed in Band 1. The firm also continues to achieve high rankings in the areas of Private Equity, Venture Capital and Media (Band 2). Public Law (Band 3), Corporate/M&A Mid-Market (Band 4), Energy (Band 4) and Real Estate (Band 6) also remain in the ranking.
New to the ranking is the Litigation practice group (Band 5) and new listed is Dr. Bettina Tugendreich for (Public Law, Public Procurement/PPP, Band 3).
Several lawyers are highlighted individually.
- Dr Katharina Wodarz moves up to Band 1 in the Healthcare sector.
- Christian von Hammerstein remains in the top group (Band 1) in the Energy – Regulatory sector and is also listed in Public Law.
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Nelle is recommended for Private Equity, Venture Capital and Corporate/M&A Mid-Market (all Band 2).
Other listed lawyers are:
- Dr. Bernd Beckmann: Energy – Regulatory (Band 4)
- Dr. Maren Bedau: Healthcare (Band 3)
- Prof. Dr. Jan Hegemann: TMT: Media (Band 2)
- Dr. Jörg Jaecks: Private Equity, Venture Capital (Band 3)
- Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kuhla: Healthcare (Senior Statespeople)
The rankings are based on independent research by Chambers & Partners. They provide clients with reliable guidance when selecting legal advice, particularly for complex transactions, regulatory projects and litigation.
The complete rankings can be found here.
Chambers & Partners has been publishing international rankings of law firms and solicitors in more than 200 jurisdictions for over 20 years. In addition to legal expertise, the rankings focus on client service, strategic understanding and assertiveness.
(19 February 2026)