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Hydrogen Update: Status Quo and Next Steps in Europe and Germany

Hydrogen plays a key role in the EU Commission's plan to fulfil the Green Deal and to decarbonize Europe.
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Business Women: An Evening with Ilka Hartmann
In this online event, llka Hartmann, managing director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany, will give a keynote speech on the consequences of Brexit and the European future with the UK.
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Court Decision on Access to the New German Scheme of Arrangement and on Overriding Regulations in the Restructuring Plan
Court of Cologne renders first decision regarding new German Scheme of Arrangement.
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Baker McKenzie advises Cognizant on acquisition of ESG Mobility
Firm advised Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, on its acquisition of ESG Mobility.
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Baker McKenzie advises Deutsche Beteiligungs AG on the sale of its stake in DNS:Net
Baker McKenzie advised DNS:Net Internet Service GmbH (DNS:Net) and its shareholders, DBAG Expansion Capital Fund and founder and majority shareholder Alexander Lucke, on the sale of a majority stake ...

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Overview

Our Germany lawyers work on some of the most significant matters in Europe, including German auto parts manufacturer ZF’s acquisition of Bosch Rexroth’s gearbox division and representing Steag and EVN during arbitration proceedings related to the construction of an €820 million power plant in Duisburg. We also helped German industrial company ThyssenKrupp standardize its employment contracts and transfer agreements in more than 30 countries.

With more than 200 lawyers across our Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin and Dusseldorf offices, we are the go-to firm for German companies, multinationals and financial institutions seeking domestic and cross-border advice in Corporate Law, M&A, Tax, Dispute Resolution, and Banking and Finance. The quality of our work is reflected in the recognition we receive within the legal community. Our Antitrust & Competition and Banking & Finance practices won the International Law Office's 2016 Client Choice Awards for their commitment to client excellence.

We are also market leaders in Employment and IT & Communications, and advise clients based in China on their investment activities in Germany. With our entrepreneurial spirit and efficient project management, we help clients overcome business and legal challenges and execute their global growth strategies.

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Offices

Berlin

Friedrichstraße 88/Unter den Linden
10117 Berlin
Germany
Tel: +49 30 2 20 02 81 0 Fax: +49 30 2 20 02 81 199

Dusseldorf

Neuer Zollhof 2
40221 Dusseldorf
Germany
Tel: +49 211 3 11 16 0 Fax: +49 211 3 11 16 199

Frankfurt

Bethmannstrasse 50-54
60311 Frankfurt/Main
Germany
Tel: +49 69 2 99 08 0 Fax: +49 69 2 99 08 108

Munich

Theatinerstrasse 23
80333 Munich
Germany
Tel: +49 89 5 52 38 0 Fax: +49 89 5 52 38 199

Our Germany offices work across jurisdictions, industries and practice areas to offer clients local market expertise and cross-border capabilities. We have particular expertise in Antitrust & Competition matters, such as conducting antitrust and competition audits and representing clients in dawn raids and investigations.

As one of the few law firms with a dedicated global Reorganizations practice, our M&A lawyers advise on the tax, corporate, intellectual property, employment, employee benefits, and commercial issues that arise in complex mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructurings.

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Insight | Legal Alert
The New European Restructuring Schemes
Snapshot on the status of implementation of the EU Restructuring Directive in selected Member States and the new English scheme.
Insight | Handbook
Crypto around the World
This guide covers cryptoasset regulations and highlights developments and various approaches in anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism and cryptoassets regulation.
Insight | Legal Alert
Merger Control - A New Policy Enables Post-closing Reviews of Deals Even Where No National Filing Thresholds Are Met
New guidance on the application of Article 22 EUMR referrals.
Insight | Handbook
COVID-19 Global Real Estate Guide
This guide is designed to address some common questions that landlords and tenants will be considering in the time of COVID-19.
Insight | Legal Alert
EU: COVID-19 - State Aid Update
On 28 January 2021, the Commission decided to extend the coverage of the Temporary Framework.
Insight
Hydrogen Update: Status Quo and Next Steps in Europe and Germany
Hydrogen plays a key role in the EU Commission's plan to fulfil the Green Deal and to decarbonize Europe.
Insight | Handbook
Post-COVID-19
cross-border remote working: managing tax risks
This publication aims to guide organizations through key tax considerations they should bear in mind when considering extended remote-work policies aiming to provide flexibility for the benefit of ...
Insight | Handbook
Guide to Private Credit in Europe
Covering key issues for consideration in private credit transactions across 14 jurisdictions, providing both a high-level overview and a more detailed jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction analysis.
Insight | Handbook
Using Purchase Price as Retention Tool
A summary of considerations and related tax issues M&A buyers should consider regarding the tax treatment of holdback arrangements.
Insight | Legal Alert
EU: COVID-19 Government support update - State aid Temporary Framework Prolonged and Coverage Extended Once More
On 13 October 2020, the Commission decided to extend the coverage of the Temporary Framework. 
Insight | Legal Alert
Thoms Talks Trade: Spotlight on the Sustainable Future of Europe's Auto Industry
Anahita Thoms speaks with Eckart von Klaeden of Daimler AG about Daimler's position on the future landscape of European automotive and auto supply chains.
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Baker McKenzie advises Deutsche Beteiligungs AG on the sale of its stake in DNS:Net
Baker McKenzie advised DNS:Net Internet Service GmbH (DNS:Net) and its shareholders, DBAG Expansion Capital Fund and founder and majority shareholder Alexander Lucke, on the sale of a majority stake ...
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Nice & Green announced a minority growth investment by Artemis Group
Nice & Green SA (“Nice & Green”), an independent Switzerland-based provider of innovative alternative financing solutions for small and mid-sized listed companies, announced a ...
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Digital Transformation in Industrials: Mega Trends to Watch
Disruption arising from COVID-19 has accelerated trends already apparent in the industrials market –– particularly digitalization and trade volatility –– and transformation has ...
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Baker McKenzie experts act again as Global Editors and National Contributors to the Chambers Global Practice Guide for Life Sciences
The publication covers almost every area relevant to the pharmaceuticals and medtech sectors, and is ...
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Baker McKenzie advises Cognizant on acquisition of ESG Mobility
Baker McKenzie advised Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, on its acquisition of ESG Mobility, a group company of ESG Elektroniksystem - and Logistik - GmbH, a ...
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Baker McKenzie advises Sino Biopharmaceutical on acquisition of SOFTHALE NV
Baker McKenzie is advising C-Lab International Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited, on its acquisition of SOFTHALE NV for USD 110 million.
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Ready for the energy transition: Baker McKenzie advised EP Power Europe on the acquisition of STEAG Power Minerals Gruppe
Baker McKenzie advised EP Power Europe, a.s. (EPPE), a subsidiary of Czech energy supply company ...
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Challenges remain for Industrials, but calculus shifts
Interviews with sector leaders highlighted renewed action and energy, with companies looking to acquire technology and reimagine systems, networks and services to thrive in future.
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Baker McKenzie advises Paragon on sale of NovumIP to Questel Group
Baker McKenzie advised Paragon on the sale of NovumIP, the combination of leading IP services providers PAVIS and Novagraaf, to the French Questel Group.
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Chambers Global 2021 Ranks Baker McKenzie in 310 Practices
Chambers Global released its 2021 guide ranking Baker McKenzie in 310 practice areas and in 385 lawyer categories.
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Baker McKenzie continues strong showing in World Trademark Review rankings
The Firm saw an increase in high level rankings from the previous year, with 93 individuals ranked compared to 80 in 2020.
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Business Women: An Evening with Ilka Hartmann
In this online event, llka Hartmann, managing director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Germany, will give a keynote speech on the consequences of Brexit and the European future with the UK.
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Cross-Border Working
Learn more about the legal challenges brought by the rise of cross-border working.
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6th Frankfurt Tax Conference
In cooperation with Deutscher Fachverlag (dfv) we cordially invite you to the 6th Frankfurt Tax Conference.
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Key Contacts

  • Director Recruiting & Professional Development

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    Claudia Trillig

    Director Recruiting & Professional Development
    • Frankfurt
    +49 69 2 99 08 483

  • Head of Media Relations, Germany

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    Barbara Gruber

    Head of Media Relations, Germany
    +49 69 2 99 08 327

  • Chief Financial Officer / Chief of Staff

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    Marco Eilers

    Chief Financial Officer / Chief of Staff
    • Frankfurt
    + 49 69 2 99 08 162

  • Head of Business Development & Marketing GER/AUT

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    Anna Dirksen

    Head of Business Development & Marketing GER/AUT
    +49 69 2 99 08 428

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