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Dr. Astrid Ruppelt

Counsel
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern

Biography

Dr. Astrid Ruppelt joined Baker McKenzie in 2019 after having worked for a renowned international law firm for seven years. In 2015 she qualified as a certified tax consultant (Steuerberater). Since 2013 she holds a Dr. iur. In 2011 she passed her second state examination and was admitted to the German bar. In 2009 she passed her first state examination. She studied law in Mannheim and Regensburg with focus on corporate law and tax law.

Practice Focus

Astrid has extensive experience in advising national and cross-border tax matters in the context of M&A and private equity. She advises in financing and capital markets transactions as well as corporate restructurings, internal reorganizations, general tax planning and tax disputes.

Representative Legal Matters

Before joining Baker McKenzie, Astrid was involved in several notable transactions including:

  • Advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG on the acquisition of Cartonplast Group GmbH.

  • Advised Continental AG on the acquisition of Kathrein Automotive GmbH.

  • Advised Goldman Sachs International, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, et al on KME AG's senior secured notes offering.

  • Advised Warner Music Group on the acquisition of EMP Merchandising Handelsgesellschaft mbH.

  • Advised Albemarle on the divestiture of Chemetall Group to BASF.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Bar Association Frankfurt - Member
  • German Lawyers Association - Member
  • Association of Tax Law Specialists - Member

Admissions

  • German Tax Bar~Germany (2015)
  • Germany (2011)

Education

  • State of Hesse (Certified Tax Consultant (Steuerberater)) (2015)
  • University of Regensburg (Dr. iur.) (2013)
  • Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg (Second State Exam) (2011)
  • University of Regensburg (First State Exam) (2009)

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • German

Geschäftsführer: Dr. Alexander Wolff, Dr. Oliver Socher, Dr. Christian Vocke
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern is registered with the Local Court of Frankfurt/Main (registered seat) HRB 123975. It is associated with Baker & McKenzie International, a Verein organized under the laws of Switzerland.