Thorsten Matthies is a partner in Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer’s German Disputes team. He specialises in competition litigation and complex commercial disputes. With a proven track record across a wide range of industries, Thorsten is recognised for his ability to guide clients through high-stakes contentious matters. He represents clients both in and out of court — often in cross-border scenarios. Thorsten has been listed in “Best Lawyers in Germany” for Dispute Resolution by Best Lawyers/Handelsblatt for several years as well as “Top Lawyer” by FAZ and “most renowned lawyer” for Litigation by WirtschaftsWoche in 2025.
Publications
Co-author of the Germany chapter in the Class Actions Law Guide , published 5 May 2026 , alongside Christoph Zuschlag and Lewin Klusmann .