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A&O Shearman says Constanze Krenz will join its Munich patent practice
A&O Shearman said patent litigator Constanze Krenz will join its Munich office on November 1, 2026. The firm said she previously helped develop DLA Piper’s German patent practice and served as managing partner of its Munich office, bringing experience in patent infringement and validity proceedings.
Key points
- A&O Shearman said Krenz will work closely with the teams led by Jan Ebersohl, Denise Benz and Stephan Neuhaus.A&O Shearman
- The firm said her work includes standard-essential patents, FRAND and related competition law issues.A&O Shearman
- A&O Shearman said her experience includes proceedings before national courts and the Unified Patent Court.A&O Shearman
- The firm identified technology, telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace and manufacturing among her client sectors.A&O Shearman