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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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  • Director Recruiting & Professional Development

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    Claudia Trillig

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

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    Barbara Gruber

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

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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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Geschäftsführer: Dr. Matthias Scholz, Dr. Thomas Schänzle, Dr. Christian Vocke

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