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Germany: COVID-19 Corporate Legal Guideline

Due to the situation caused by the spread of COVID-19, we have published a "Coronavirus - Legal Guide for Germany". Click the link below to get an overview of the current legal situation regarding the pandemic and its impact.
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New German Competition Law Takes Effect
Significant changes of German merger control and abuse of dominance rules.
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Baker McKenzie advises CureVac on vaccine alliance with Bayer
Baker McKenzie advised CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq: CVAC) on a collaboration and services agreement with Bayer AG.
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Baker McKenzie advises Credit Suisse on acquisition financing in connection with the acquisition of n3k Informatik
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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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Guide to Private Credit in Europe
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A summary of considerations and related tax issues M&A buyers should consider regarding the tax treatment of holdback arrangements.
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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. 
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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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Guidelines on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR
The European Data Protection Board has published draft guidelines on the concepts of controller and processor in the GDPR.
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InsurTech - Opportunities and Legal Challenges for the Insurance Industry
When it comes to collecting and analyzing data to assess risks and calculate exposures and premium payments, insurance companies are the consummate experts.
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Global VAT/GST Newsletter - August 2020 Edition
This issue covers Russia's radical reduction in corporate tax for IT companies, Saudi Arabia's increase in the VAT rate, as well as the latest development in digital services taxation in ...
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International Data Transfer Solutions Under GDPR
Consequences of the CJEU AG opinion regarding the validity of ‘EC Standard Contractual Clauses’ for the transfer of personal data to processors established in third countries.
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Pandemic Slows China's Global Deal Making in 2020
Coronavirus pandemic has so far not triggered a Chinese buying spree of distressed assets.
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Baker McKenzie Advises Kelag on Acquisition of Power Plants
Carinthian energy producer Kelag acquires twelve small hydropower plants in France as well as shares in seven small hydropower plants and six wind turbines in Portugal from the German RWE group.
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Baker McKenzie advises Tokyo Gas on its investment in UK-based Octopus Energy and strategic alliance
Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) has advised Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. on its investment in and strategic alliance with UK-based Octopus Energy Group Limited.
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Baker McKenzie advises Arbonia on sale of windows business
The sale will allow Arbonia to strategically develop the remaining divisions of Arbonia.
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Baker McKenzie advises Berlin Hyp on real estate financing for Signature Capital
Baker McKenzie advised Berlin Hyp AG as lender on a real estate financing for the asset manager Signature Capital.
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Baker McKenzie advises CureVac on vaccine alliance with Bayer
Baker McKenzie advised CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq: CVAC) on a collaboration and services agreement with Bayer AG.
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Baker McKenzie advises Credit Suisse on acquisition financing in connection with the acquisition of n3k Informatik
Baker McKenzie advised Credit Suisse on the acquisition financing for the acquisition of n3k ...
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Baker McKenzie assists GATX in its acquisition of Trifleet
On 30 December 2020, Chicago-based GATX Corporation (GATX) has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Netherlands based Trifleet Leasing Holding B.V. (Trifleet), the fourth largest global ...
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METRO AG IT partnership with Wipro Limited
Baker McKenzie advised METRO AG on the implementation of a multi-year digital and IT strategic partnership with Wipro Limited.
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Baker McKenzie advises Daiwa House on the acquisition of shares in Flexbuild Holding
As part of its continuing business expansion overseas, this undertaking marks Daiwa House's full-fledged entry into Europe.
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Join us for our second online seminar series "Virtual Antitrust Law Updates - Current developments in German and European Antitrust Law 2020."
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Key Contacts

  • Director Recruiting & Professional Development

    Photo, Claudia Trillig

    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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