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25 October 2019
Baker McKenzie is JUVE Law Firm of the Year 2019 for M&A
Baker McKenzie was awarded "JUVE Law Firm of the Year 2019 for M&A".
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05 November 2019
Baker McKenzie Wins New Tax Partner for Munich Office
Baker McKenzie strengthens its tax practice with a lateral hire: Thomas Gierath joins the Munich office as a partner effective January 1, 2020. 
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8 November 2019
How are German Data Protection Authorities going to determine a fine? EUR 14.5 million fine imposed by Berlin DPA
The German DPA has published guidelines on fines for GDPR violations.
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18 September 2019
Germany's Upcoming Ban on Plastic Bags
The Federal Ministry of Environment has announced its plan to introduce a legal ban on plastic bags. If adopted, the legal ban could enter into force in the first half of 2020. 
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11 September 2019
Fathers-to-Be Obtain Legal Claim to a Father's Month
As of 1 September 2019, a new law applies: Under certain conditions fathers-to-be in Austria enjoy a legal claim to a father’s month.
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October 2019
Court of Justice of the European Union rules on Cookie Consent
On October 1, 2019 the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") decided that a pre-ticked checkbox does not constitute valid consent for cookies – irrespective of whether the ...
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07 August 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Bayer on sale of its stakes in Currenta to Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
Baker McKenzie advised Bayer on the sale of its stakes in the chemical park operator Currenta.

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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
08 November 2019
How are German Data Protection Authorities going to determine a fine? EUR 14.5 million fine imposed by Berlin DPA
The German DPA has published guidelines on fines for GDPR violations.
Insight
October 2019
Court of Justice of the European Union rules on Cookie Consent
On October 1, 2019 the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") decided that a pre-ticked checkbox does not constitute valid consent for cookies – irrespective of whether the ...
Insight
26 September 2019
Early Upfront Share Deals Have Become the Go-to Exit Strategy for Biotechnology Companies
Early upfront share deals represent an attractive exit strategy for venture-backed biotech companies and their institutional investors. This M&A transaction usually involves an initial upfront ...
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20 September 2019
Webinar - 'No-deal' Brexit: Key Impacts and Recommendations for Preparing your Businesses
As the deadline for the UK's withdrawal from the EU approaches and there is an increasing risk of a no-deal Brexit, it is vital for companies to understand the impacts of a no deal and how they ...
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18 September 2019
Germany's Upcoming Ban on Plastic Bags
The Federal Ministry of Environment has announced its plan to introduce a legal ban on plastic bags. If adopted, the legal ban could enter into force in the first half of 2020. 
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06 September 2019
Argentina: Key points on the EU and Mercosur Agreement
After two decades of negotiations and debates, the European Union and Mercosur finally sign a new and ambitious draft Free Trade Agreement.
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26 August 2019
Germany: Federal Ministry of Justice Publishes Draft for Corporate Liability Law
The Federal Ministry of Justice publishes draft for corporate liability law – what comes next for companies: increasing persecution pressure due to the principle of legality, higher sanctions ...
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News
05 November 2019
Baker McKenzie Wins New Tax Partner for Munich Office
Baker McKenzie strengthens its tax practice with a lateral hire: Thomas Gierath joins the Munich office as a partner effective January 1, 2020. 
News
05 November 2019
Baker McKenzie advises D.H. Deutsche Hospitality Ltd. on sale of Steigenberger Hotels AG
Baker McKenzie advised D.H. Deutsche Hospitality Ltd. on the sale of all shares in Steigenberger Hotels AG ("Company") to the Huazhu Group (“Huazhu”).
News
25 October 2019
Baker McKenzie is JUVE Law Firm of the Year 2019 for M&A
Baker McKenzie was awarded "JUVE Law Firm of the Year 2019 for M&A".
News
16 October 2019
Baker McKenzie advises METRO AG on sale of majority stake in METRO China to Wumei
Baker McKenzie has advised METRO AG on the establishment of a strategic partnership with Wumei Technology Group, a leading retailer in China.
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24 September 2019
Lundbeck to Acquire Alder BioPharmaceuticals
Baker McKenzie is advising global pharmaceutical company Lundbeck on the acquisition of Alder BioPharmaceuticals.
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24 September 2019
Lundbeck to Acquire Alder BioPharmaceuticals
Baker McKenzie is advising global pharmaceutical company Lundbeck on the acquisition of Alder BioPharmaceuticals.
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22 August 2019
Baker McKenzie advises Gottfried Stiller Group on VR Equitypartner investment
Baker McKenzie advised the long-established Cologne company Gottfried Stiller on the equity investment by VR Equitypartner GmbH, a subsidiary of DZ BANK.
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10 December 2019
Breakfast Briefing „Data Protection eCommerce Online“
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