What BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr does

BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB is a Cologne-headquartered German law firm founded in 1911 that operates as a single-vertical specialist in insurance and liability law. The firm employs approximately 220 lawyers and ~520 non-lawyer colleagues (~740 total headcount) across nine offices in Germany (Köln, München, Frankfurt, Berlin, Karlsruhe, Dortmund, Hamburg, Leipzig) and, since October 2025, The Hague in the Netherlands under the joint brand "BLD Ekelmans." Its practice covers the full insurance product spectrum — D&O, cyber, motor, life, aviation, marine, health, property, transport, W&I, reinsurance, ESG, and AI regulation — supported by three internal competence centers (Personenschadenzentrum, Schadenaufklärungszentrum, Zukunftswerkstatt), a training academy (BLD-Akademie), and the meetBLD web-conferencing service for client meetings. Core technology is standard firm infrastructure (Microsoft Teams, TYPO3 CMS, encrypted EU-hosted data processors); no proprietary legal-tech platform is disclosed. Revenue is generated on a professional-services fee basis with quote-based engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise relationships with national and international insurance companies and financial service providers as the primary segment, supplemented by industrial/commercial insureds, corporate D&O clients, freelancers, and private individuals. International coverage is delivered through founding membership in Legalign Global (2,500+ lawyers) and a formal cooperation with DAC Beachcroft (1,800+ legal professionals), forming one of the largest dedicated insurance and liability law platforms in Europe.

Name

BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr

Legal name

BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB

Website

https://bld.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr is a Cologne-headquartered German law firm founded in 1911, specializing exclusively in insurance and liability law with ~220 lawyers across 9 offices in Germany and the Netherlands, serving primarily national and international insurance companies and financial service providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance and Liability Law

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability (FSAJADAF), Protection & Indemnity (P&I) / Marine Liability Insurance (FSAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Insurance law services
• Liability law advisory
• Legal advisory services
• Insurance litigation
• Claims handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services in insurance and liability law, including pre-litigation advisory, litigation, arbitration, and claim settlement services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr provides specialized legal advisory and representation services in insurance and liability law. Founded in 1911, the firm advises national and international insurance companies, financial service providers, industrial/commercial/trading companies, and individuals on coverage disputes, claims handling, litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. Services span pre-litigation advisory, court representation, arbitration, and claims settlement across practice areas including D&O, cyber, motor, health, life, property, transport, aviation, product liability, and reinsurance.

Product overview

BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr operates as a unified full-service legal platform for insurance and liability law, combining core legal advisory services with specialized competence centers and professional development offerings. The portfolio includes the Personenschadenzentrum (personal injury center), Schadenaufklärungszentrum (damage investigation center), and Zukunftswerkstatt (innovation hub for emerging technologies). Supporting services include the BLD-Akademie (training platform), BLD Women Connect (networking initiative), and meetBLD-Webkonferenzen (web conferencing). The firm serves clients from 9 offices across Germany and the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insurance and Liability Law Legal Advisory
• Personenschadenzentrum (Personal Injury Center)
• Schadenaufklärungszentrum (Claims Investigation Center)
• D&O and Financial Lines Legal Services
• Cyber and Data Risks Legal Services
• Motor Insurance Law Services (Kraftfahrt)
• Aviation and Product Liability Legal Services
• BLD Ekelmans Dutch Insurance and Liability Law Services

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• BLD Ekelmans (Ekelmans Advocaten)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025BLD Ekelmans operates as a joint brand with Ekelmans Advocaten N.V. in the Netherlands. ~40 lawyers in The Hague providing Dutch insurance and liability law services. Ekelmans Advocaten N.V. registered with Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) under number 81510535.
• DAC BeachcroftflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Formale Kooperation (formal cooperation) with DAC Beachcroft, one of the largest insurance law service providers in Europe. DAC Beachcroft has 1,800+ legal professionals providing services in UK, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, USA, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Together BLD and DAC Beachcroft form the largest insurance and liability law team in Europe.
• Legalign GlobalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLD is founding member of Legalign Global, a leading international network of independent insurance law firms with 2,500+ lawyers providing local legal advice in key international insurance markets. Through Legalign connections, BLD offers litigation services through local lawyers across all regions of North America with 40+ offices in USA and Canada.
• Alexander HolburncoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading full-service law firm based in Vancouver and Toronto, member of ARC Group - a network of specialized insurance law firms across Canada with long-standing experience in insurance law.
• Wilson ElsercoreTechnology or Integration800+ attorneys with national network of offices in the USA, advising corporations, brokers, and global insurance companies. Part of Legalign Global network.
• General Reinsurance AG (Gen Re)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint cyber insurance event held at BLD Cologne with General Reinsurance AG (Gen Re), focusing on current developments in cyber and data risks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Weightmans: UK insurance-focused law firm with ~1,400 staff and a strong defendant insurance practice. Comparable in size and insurance-law specialization to BLD, serving commercial insurers and corporate insureds across personal injury, motor, and liability claims.
• DAC Beachcroft: UK-headquartered law firm with 1,800+ legal professionals and one of the largest insurance & liability law practices in Europe. BLD has had a formal cooperation with DAC Beachcroft since 2022, and together they describe themselves as the largest insurance and liability law team in Europe, making them the closest direct peer.
• Kennedys: UK-headquartered specialist insurance and liability law firm with ~1,400 staff globally. Direct peer in insurance defense, casualty, and professional liability work, with a growing DACH presence that overlaps with BLD's German dominance.
• Clyde & Co: Global law firm (~2,500 lawyers) with one of the world's leading insurance, reinsurance, and casualty practices. Serves similar insurer clients with comparable coverage disputes, D&O, marine, and aviation work, and competes directly with BLD for EU insurance mandates.
• DWF: UK-listed law firm with a substantial insurance services practice (~4,000 people globally). Competes with BLD for insurer panel mandates and has expanded its German and European insurance bench through acquisitions, directly threatening BLD's regional dominance.
• Ekelmans Advocaten (BLD Ekelmans): Dutch insurance and liability law firm (~40 lawyers) that merged with BLD in October 2025 to form the joint brand 'BLD Ekelmans'. Previously a regional peer, now part of BLD but still operates as a distinct brand in the Netherlands, making it a near-twin peer for Dutch insurance-law work.

Broad incumbents

• Hogan Lovells: Global full-service law firm with a top-tier insurance and reinsurance practice. While not a specialist boutique, its insurance disputes and advisory teams compete with BLD for premium cross-border insurance mandates in DACH.
• Reed Smith: Global law firm with a specialist insurance and reinsurance practice spanning the US, UK, and Europe. Competes with BLD for cross-border insurance mandates and reinsurance advisory work, particularly through Legalign Global and similar international networks.
• NautaDutilh: Leading Benelux law firm with a strong insurance and liability practice in the Netherlands. Following BLD's Den Haag expansion, NautaDutilh becomes a direct regional competitor for Dutch insurance mandates and Dutch-qualified counsel.
• Norton Rose Fulbright: Global law firm with a recognized insurance practice handling coverage disputes, regulatory matters, and reinsurance. Competes with BLD for international insurance mandates and routinely appears on opposing-side matters in DACH coverage litigation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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