Atty. Tom Petsch

Atty. Tom Petsch

Tom Petsch has long-standing experience in representing local and international clients in complex corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. He also sits as an arbitrator.

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About Tom Petsch at a Glance

Tom Petsch is a litigation, adr, and international attorney, practicing at WACH UND MECKES und Partner Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration (2026). Serves clients in Munich and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About Tom Petsch

Tom Petsch has long-standing experience in representing local and international clients in complex corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings. He also sits as an arbitrator. His main areas of practice include general commercial disputes, banking and finance disputes, professional liability disputes and post-M&A disputes.

Together with Dr. Karl J.T. Wach, Tom co-authored an article in Dr. Walter Eberl´s book “Beweis in Schiedsverfahren”(Evidence in Arbitration Proceedings). He is a member of the German-Italian Lawyers Association.

Tom is recognized by JUVE and Best Lawyers / Handelsblatt as a specialist in the areas of Litigation and Arbitration.

Before joining Wach und Meckes in 2010, Tom worked in the Dispute Resolution Group of a leading international law firm. From 2008, he was also responsible for the firm`s Dispute Resolution Group in Munich.

Tom speaks German, English and Italian.

  • Studied law at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich
  • Admission to the bar (Rechtsanwalt), 2002
  • Partner at Wach und Meckes since 2010

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Petsch's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tom Petsch handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Munich.

Civil Litigation in Munich

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Mediation & Arbitration in Munich

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Tom Petsch is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys →

International Law in Munich

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Where is Tom Petsch's law office located?
Tom Petsch's law practice is located in Munich. The firm is WACH UND MECKES und Partner Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Petsch handle?
Tom Petsch focuses on litigation, adr, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Tom Petsch received?
Tom Petsch's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation, Bayern (Germany).

Professional Profile

Why Clients in Munich Choose Tom Petsch

Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Tom Petsch's practice in the field of litigation, adr, and international.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering litigation, adr, and international, Tom Petsch can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.

Local Presence in Munich

A Munich-based practice means Tom Petsch attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

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Awards & Professional Honors

Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation, Bayern (Germany)
- 2023

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