Harald Loeffler

Harald deals with a variety of commercial disputes with particular expertise in contractual and tortious claims, including misrepresentation, unlawful interference with contract and other economic torts, and professional negligence.

He has a range of commercial litigation experience including claims relating to/involving:

• IT disputes;
• Intellectual property disputes (including software licensing);
• Restrictive covenants;
• Shareholder/partnership disputes;
• Interlocutory injunctions;
• Defamation; and
• Product liability.

He is qualified as an Austrian lawyer and has experience of the civil law systems of Germany, Austria and other European countries. 

Harald also speaks fluent German and heads DAC Beachcroft's German Desk dealing with instructions with a German language element, including:

• Advising internationally operating German, Austrian and Swiss businesses;
• Providing UK firms working abroad with a fully fluent German speaking contact lawyer;
• Guiding clients through all aspects of commercial dealings abroad.

He has Higher Rights of Audience and is a member of the Solicitors Association of Higher Rights Advocates (SAHCA).

Endorsements  

"The ‘very knowledgeable, pragmatic and commercial' Harald Loeffler at DAC Beachcroft LLP is ‘able to summarise complex issues and get to the root of the problem quickly’." Legal 500 UK 2017 Edition, TMT (Technology, Media and Telecoms): IT and Telecoms

"'Highly responsive', Harald Loeffler is an Austrian qualified lawyer and regularly advises German and Austrian clients in England." Chambers & Partners UK Edition 2014

"The ‘very professional’ Harald Loeffler has knowledge across various sectors." Legal 500 UK 2013 Edition, Intellectual Property, Manchester

"Harald Loeffler ... takes a ‘commercial and strategic approach to defending TMT and cyber claims’." Legal 500 UK 2013 Edition, Information Technology, Manchester