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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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Insight
February 2020
Future Trade Across the Channel: Deal or No-Deal and Long-Term Effects
Following the decision by the UK Parliament to implement the Brexit Agreement and the positive vote in the European Parliament, the UK left the EU on 31 January 2020.
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20 January 2020
The new EU Whistleblowing Directive: Considerations from a German Compliance, Employment and Data Protection Law Perspective
Directive on protection of persons who report breaches of Union law enters into force.
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December 2019
EDPB Guidelines on Territorial Scope of GDPR
The European Data Protection Board has published the adopted version of its guidelines on the territorial scope of the General Data Protection Regulation. 
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. 
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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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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
14 February 2020
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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24 January 2020
Germany's Approach to Crypto-assets and their Safeguarding Under 5MLD and Financial Regulation
5MLD is EU legislation to be implemented by member states that calls for stricter rules to combat money laundering.
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20 January 2020
The new EU Whistleblowing Directive: Considerations from a German Compliance, Employment and Data Protection Law Perspective
Directive on protection of persons who report breaches of Union law enters into force.
Insight
17 January 2020
Iran Sanctions: The Potential Re-imposition of UN and EU Sanctions under the JCPOA
The Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom released a joint statement that they were referring Iran's failure to meet its commitments under the  JCPOA to the Joint ...
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30 December 2019
EMEA Healthcare and Life Sciences Newsletter December 2019
Your regular digest of legal developments affecting the life science and healthcare industries across the region.
Insight
December 2019
EDPB Guidelines on Territorial Scope of GDPR
The European Data Protection Board has published the adopted version of its guidelines on the territorial scope of the General Data Protection Regulation. 
Insight
29 November 2019
Collective Actions: A New (Revised) Deal
The proposed Collective Redress Directive promises to introduce "class action" style litigation for consumers across the EU.
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News
13 February 2020
Long-term performance of the Industrial sector is at risk, as companies hold on to legacy strategies
Back to the future: Why the lure of the past could jeopardize the future for Industrials shows that the sector is experiencing disruption at scale.
News
04 February 2020
Baker McKenzie advises Berlin Hyp on financing transaction with RFR Group
Baker McKenzie advised Berlin Hyp AG as lender in a financing transaction with the RFR Group. RFR acquired the Prenzlauer Berg substation property from Avignon Capital by way of a real estate share ...
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28 January 2020
Baker McKenzie advises Grover on €250 million asset-based financing
Baker McKenzie advised Grover on closing an asset-based financing to increase of an existing debt facility with Varengold Bank to a total of €250 million. 
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21 January 2020
Baker McKenzie advises Aurelius on sale of GHOTEL Group to Art-Invest
Baker McKenzie advised AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA on the sale of its subsidiary GHOTEL hotel & living to the Cologne-based Art-Invest Real Estate Group.
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05 December 2019
Baker McKenzie successfully represents RWE AG in the appeal proceedings against Rustenburg
Sintez Group and RWE AG had planned a joint acquisition of the Russian energy supplier TGK-2 in 2008. 
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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. 
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”).
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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

    Photo, Barbara Gruber

    Barbara Gruber

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

  • Chief Financial Officer / Chief of Staff

    Photo, Male Marco Eilers

    Marco Eilers

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

  • Head of Business Development & Marketing GER/AUT

    Photo, Anna Dirksen

    Anna Dirksen

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

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