
Dr. Richard Raoul Stefanink
Associate
Baker McKenzie Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern
Biography
Dr. Richard Raoul Stefanink is a senior associate in Baker McKenzie's Dusseldorf office and a member of the Corporate/M&A Practice Group. Already during his legal clerkship and studies, he worked for other international law-firms in the areas of corporate/M&A as well as for the German Embassy in Paris. In 2020, he was appointed as Certified Specialist for Commercial and Corporate Law (Fachanwalt für Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht).
Practice Focus
Richard focuses his practice on all types of M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, as well as on joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and general corporate law matters.
Representative Legal Matters
- Advised Kerry Group plc on the acquisition of a majority stake in c-LEcta.
- Advised Pacoma Holding on the disposal of the Pacoma Group.
- Advised Accenture in connection with a number of acquisitions of technology companies in Germany.
- Advised CGS Management on the acquisition of BMS Maschinenfabrik.
- Advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG on the sale of its stake in DNS:Net.
- Advised GEA on the sale of compressor manufacturer Bock.
- Advised Paragon Partners on the acquisition of Messer-Group and the sale of NovumIP.
- Advised Ufenau Capital Partners on various transactions.
Professional Honors
- "Ones to watch," in Germany 2022 edition for Corporate, Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers
- "Ones to watch," in Germany 2022 edition for Private Equity, Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers
- "Ones to watch," in Germany 2021 edition for Corporate, Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers
Professional Associations and Memberships
- German Bar Association - Member
Admissions
- Germany (2016)
Education
- Certified Specialist for Commercial and Corporate Law (Fachanwalt für Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht) (2020)
- Higher Regional Court of Hamm (Assessor Exam) (2016)
- University of Dusseldorf (Dr. jur.) (2015)
- University of Bielefeld (Referendar Exam) (2013)
Languages
- English
- French
- German
Previous Offices
- Dusseldorf
Geschäftsführer: Dr. Matthias Scholz, Dr. Thomas Schänzle, 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.