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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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Baker McKenzie Advises Chr. Hansen Holding A/S on Acquisition of Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH
Firm advises Chr. Hansen in acquisition of Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH, a leading player in the Human Milk Oligosaccharides market.
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Baker McKenzie strengthens tax practice in Frankfurt with lateral from PwC
Baker McKenzie strengthens its tax practice with a lateral from PwC
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Baker McKenzie advises SK Telecom on joint venture with Deutsche Telekom
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Baker McKenzie re-elects Dr. Matthias Scholz as Managing Partner for Germany/Austria and appoints six German partners to European/global leadership roles
Matthias Scholz has been confirmed as managing partner for Baker McKenzie Germany and Austria.

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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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Baker McKenzie legal adviser to Embracer Group on 11 acquisitions
Embracer Group AB and its subsidiaries have entered into 13 acquisition agreements for the aggregated day one purchase price of approximately SEK 2.0 billion on a cash and debt free basis.
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Baker McKenzie advises SK Telecom on joint venture with Deutsche Telekom
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Baker McKenzie advises LIVEKINDLY on the acquisition of LikeMeat
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Baker McKenzie advises CatalYm on EUR 50 million Series B financing to advance immunoncology development
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Baker McKenzie wins JUVE Law Firm of the Year 2020 for Commercial/Trade/Logistics Award
The renowned German legal publishing house JUVE awarded Baker McKenzie the title of "Law Firm of the Year 2020 for Commercial/Trade/Logistics".
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Baker McKenzie strengthens tax practice in Frankfurt with lateral from PwC
Baker McKenzie strengthens its tax practice with a lateral from PwC
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Baker McKenzie Advises Bayer in $4 Billion Acquisition of Asklepios BioPharmaceutical
Baker McKenzie is advising Bayer AG in its acquisition of Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio), a US-headquartered biopharmaceutical company specialized in the research, development and ...
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Leading European Commission Advisor on Energy, Klaus-Dieter Borchardt joins Baker McKenzie
He joined the Firm’s Brussels office as Senior Energy Consultant on 1 October 2020, as part of its Antitrust & Competition team.
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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, 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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Authorized representative: Dr. Matthias Scholz (Managing Partner Germany), Bethmannstr. 50-54. 60311 Frankfurt/Main.

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