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Baker McKenzie advised Sika to successfully complete its acquisition of the MBCC Group
The transaction represents the largest acquisition in Sika’s 113-year history.
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Baker McKenzie advises AURELIUS Group on the acquisition of LSG Group from Lufthansa
Baker McKenzie advised private equity group AURELIUS on the acquisition of the LSG Group from Deutsche Lufthansa AG. 

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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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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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Industrial Action in Europe: What Employers Need to Know Now
In this webinar we looked at the differences and similarities in the industrial action that is on the rise throughout Europe.
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EU Member States reach preliminary agreement on a minimum level of taxation for largest corporations, also known as the Pillar 2 Directive.
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We explore the impact of the EU taxonomy mechanism on businesses that are active in the energy and renewables sectors, as well as risks and opportunities in the EMI sector in EMEA.
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Bite-size Briefings: Outsourcing Regulation
This edition explores developments in outsourcing regulation across Germany and the EU, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Switzerland, the UK and the US.
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One with the Deal
A guideline for carrying out legal due diligence in international M&A transactions.
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The draft EHDS is flying under the radar for some industry players and is just one part of a tidal wave of EU data legislation coming down the track.
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This guide presents answers to some of the most common IP licensing issues arising in insolvency proceedings in key jurisdictions, including the UK.
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First EU cartel case in defense sector: Baker McKenzie advises RUAG International before the European Commission
Baker McKenzie represented RUAG International, a defense company in Switzerland, in an antitrust case before the European Commission.
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Baker McKenzie advises Saab on strategic partnership with Helsing
Saab's investment is part of Helsing's recent equity funding round, led by venture capital firm General Catalyst.
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Baker McKenzie advises the financing banks on the financing of the Märkisches Quartier in Berlin
Baker McKenzie advised a German bank consortium on the financing of the Märkisches Quartier development in Berlin. The banks financed the project in an open internal syndicate. The loans were ...
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Baker McKenzie advises Senwes Ltd on expansion in Germany with John Deere
Baker McKenzie advised Senwes Ltd, a John Deere agricultural machinery distributor in South Africa, on the acquisition of four agricultural machinery dealers in the federal states of former East ...
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Baker McKenzie advises Transcom on acquisition of timeframe
Baker McKenzie acted as lead counsel to Transcom on all legal aspects of the transaction.
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Baker McKenzie advises ING-DiBa and ALBIS Leasing on EUR 57M securitization of leasing portfolios
The transaction refinances a EUR 57 million revolving portfolio of receivables that ALBIS Group companies originate with their customers.
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Baker McKenzie reaches unconditional clearance for Fluidra’s acquisition of Meranus Group
Baker McKenzie advised Fluidra in the German merger control proceeding before the Federal Cartel Office regarding Fluidra's envisaged acquisition of 100 percent of Meranus Group.
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Baker McKenzie elects new Management in Germany
Dr. Alexander Wolff (55) has been elected Managing Partner of Baker McKenzie Germany for a term of three years, effective July 1, 2023.
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Baker McKenzie advises Magna on the completion of the acquisition of Veoneer's Active Safety Business
Baker McKenzie advised Magna International Inc. on the completion of its acquisition of Veoneer's Active Safety Business from SSW Partners. 
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Baker McKenzie advises Evonik Industries AG on virtual shareholders' meeting
Baker McKenzie advised MDAX-listed Evonik Industries AG on this year's Annual General Meeting.
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Baker McKenzie Advises ServiceNow, Inc. in Acquisition of G2K Group GmbH
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8th Frankfurt Tax Congress
In partnership with Deutscher Fachverlag (dfv), we are pleased to welcome you to the 8th Frankfurt Tax Congress on 17 October 2023.
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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

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    Barbara Gruber

    Head of Media Relations, Germany & Austria
    + 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

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    Anna Dirksen

    Head of Business Development & Marketing
    • Frankfurt
    +49 69 2 99 08 428

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