Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH > Berlin, Germany > Firm Profile
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH Offices
Kurfürstendamm 31
10719 Berlin
Germany
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH > The Legal 500 Rankings
Public sector > Public procurement Tier 2
The procurement team at Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises public sector clients and companies, with a sectoral focus on defense and security. Matters frequently involve procurement and review proceedings, tenders for IT services, including issues at the interface with IT contract law, as well as large-scale construction projects, which are often dealt with in close cooperation with its construction and real estate practice. Other adjacent competencies can be located in energy and antitrust law, which flow into its advice on EU-wide procurement, as well as into contentious issues. Uwe-Carsten Völlink leads the team and is experienced in procurement issues relating to infrastructure, defense and IT.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘No lone fighters, always available and competent information.’
‘Iris Meeßen: Highly qualified, serious, trustworthy person.’
Key clients
Sicherheitsgesellschaft am Flughafen München GmbH
A+ Videoclinic GmbH
IHK München und Oberbayern
KfZ-Innung
IHK Würzburg-Schweinfurt
LHM Services GmbH
ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH
Freistaat Bayern – Wirtschaftsministerium
Goethe-Institut e.V.
Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
MBDA Deutschland GmbH
Helmholtz Zentrum München
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Kärcher Futuretech GmbH
MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland GmbH
U-Bahn Martinsried Projektmanagement GmbH
Universität Hohenheim
AKDB Anstalt für Kommunale Datenverarbeitung AöR
DLR Gesellschaft für Raumfahrtanwendungen mbH
Erste Abwicklungsanstalt AöR
Deutsche Rentenversicherung
Work highlights
- Procurement and construction contract advice to a German federal state as a large hospital operator on the conception and implementation of a new university hospital building.
- Procurement advice and representation of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH in the context of Bundeswehr EU tenders.
- Procurement advice to Technical University of Munich on several tenders for the Garching research reactor, including the tender for the control technology for a neutron guide system.
Real estate and construction > Project development Tier 2
Germany > Private clients and non-profits Tier 3
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH regularly acts at the interface between inheritance, corporate and tax law, including dispute resolution and litigation. In addition to traditional matters such as asset structuring and succession planning, the team also increasingly supports international real estate acquisitions via private equity with a geographical focus on the Balearic Islands; the practice advises wealthy private individuals, donors, shareholders and foundations. Frank-Grischa Feitsch (succession planning, inheritance and shareholder disputes, foundation establishment, establishment of family companies) heads the team.Practice head(s):
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Work highlights
- Advising the founder and majority shareholder of a manufacturer of specialty products on anticipated inheritance and the establishment of an asset-managing and asset-equipped “de-stamped” family holding company.
- Advising a real estate company on the relocation of residence abroad, including minor children, while avoiding exit tax and on anticipated inheritance.
- Advice on inheritance, corporate and tax law succession to a wealthy entrepreneur with land and real estate law implications with regard to risks from contaminated industrial land.
Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 3
Due to its combined construction and real estate approach, Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is able to advise project developers, investors, family offices and public bodies throughout the entire project cycle, which includes not only the acquisition of land and building rights, but also the construction and subsequent sale. Due to this approach, various interface issues are also covered, including dispute resolution. Most recently, the group applied its expertise to assist with new construction projects in the healthcare sector and in residential construction projects. Norbert Huber leads the team and covers related procurement and public law issues.Practice head(s):
Norbert Huber
Other key lawyers:
Jan Dittmann; Roland Kahabka; Maximilian Thomas
Key clients
Goethe Institut
Ehret + Klein
WÖHR & BAUER GmbH
Industria Wohnen GmbH
Nymphenburg Immobillien AG
Geiger
Michael Weinig AG
Blue Estate GmbH
Idea Med Group
KIRKBI
Industria Wohnen
LAB GmbH, LAB Geodur GmbH, LAB SA
Karl Bau
Work highlights
- Advising a leading national hospital on a new building project for three clinics using an innovative contract model.
- Advising Umweltbank AG on the development and construction of the central administration in Nuremberg and an urban quarter.
- Advising project developer WÖHR + BAUER on an efficient building while maintaining ESG and energy efficiency requirements.
Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation Tier 4
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH boasts particular expertise in the super-computing segment and also covers matters pertaining to compliance, e-commerce, software development and outsourcing. Most recently, the team advised on financial supervisory issues in connection with outsourcing and cloud services as well as on IT service provider contracts. Practice head Hermann Waldhauser is experienced in IT law as well as related IP and competition law issues, where he regularly acts across the media sector.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘I am always very satisfied with Hermann Waldhauser’s support. He is reliable, has a very quick response time and works very efficiently. I also value his experience in other legal areas, which he uses to help his clients.’
‘Very high level of expertise and negotiating skills on behalf of the client.’
‘Very quick feedback and adherence to deadlines.’
‘Competent team that combines different skills and is therefore available as a contact for various specialist disciplines.’
‘Hermann Waldhauser is characterized by high expertise, as well as high practical relevance and short feedback times; very pleasant to deal with.’
‘Mark Münch works his way through the contract very quickly and with great expertise and always proceeds with a sense of proportion in the interests of the client.’
‘Hermann Waldhauser – thorough and experienced lawyer with sensible solutions for the client.’
‘Markus Junker is meticulous in his work and really pays due attention to every detail.’
Key clients
Hockeyliga e.V.
MAKONIS GmbH
Infolytics AG
WEKA
The DIGITALE
Brandenburger Gruppe
WE DO communicationGmbH
schalk&friends GmbH
QUNIS GmbH
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München
eurodata AG
MentIQ
Max-Planck-Digital Library
Augustinum gemeinnützige GmbH
coffee fellows GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising an app developer group on a quantum computing contract.
- Advising HOCKEYLIGA eV on the conclusion of a licensing agreement for media rights with the streaming provider Dyn Media GmbH.
- Advising Bechtle Financial Services on the implementation of the NIS2 Directive.
Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 4
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH carries out individual and portfolio transactions for investors, asset managers and family offices, often applying its expertise in the residential and office asset classes, and also assists with associated financial structures. It also handles regulatory issues that require clarification in the context of real estate transactions and construction projects for residential properties, nursing homes, clinics and urban districts. Administrative law expert Norbert Huber heads the team and primarily advises public sector clients. Jan Dittmann, who works at the interface between real estate and construction law, is another key contact and has experience in renewable energies.Practice head(s):
Norbert Huber
Other key lawyers:
Jan Dittmann; Christian Weinheimer
Key clients
Deutsche RückversicherungAG
KK Unternehmensgruppe
LLB Immo KAG
Verifort Capital
BlueRock Group
Matrix
Industria Wohnen GmbH
Ehret + Klein GmbH
Property Ventures GmbH
Centerscape Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Bayerische Landesbank Immobilienbeteiligungsgesellschaft mbh & Co.KG (Bayernimmo)
Work highlights
- Advising Industria Wohnen on various portfolio transactions.
- Assisting a family office with the acquisition and development of a residential property.
- Advice to, among others, Verifort Capital, LLB Immo KAG and KK Unternehmensgruppe on investment tax law and the fund structuring.
Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 5
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's expertise is often applied as part of ongoing corporate advice to German medium-sized companies and includes restructuring, foundations and joint ventures as well as advice relating to transactional and insolvency issues. Christof Schmidt heads the team and complements the classic corporate advice with expertise in tax law, succession planning and financing matters.Practice head(s):
Christof Schmidt
Other key lawyers:
Dirk von dem Knesebeck; Michael Frühmorgen; Sven Hoffmann
Key clients
Film & Entertainment VIP Medienfonds
Industria Wohnen
Seventure Partners
CTDI GmbH
MULTIVAC Sepp Haggenmüller SE & Co. KG
ITT Corp.
Expleo Germany Holding GmbH
Terra Quantum AG
BVT Holding GmbH & Co. KG und Tochtergesellschaften
Berndt GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising a leading company in the field of quantum technology on the acquisition of one of the pioneers in machine learning algorithms and process optimisation.
- Advising an international metallurgy group of companies on restructuring following a generational change.
- Advising a spa and thermal bath group on a joint venture with a strategic investor.
Media > Entertainment Tier 5
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's advice covers matters at the interface between IT and IP law, where the team supports producers and studios in television productions and advises on marketing and copyright issues. In addition to clients from the traditional media sectors, practice head Hermann Waldhauser also advises social media companies on IT law as well as marketing and copyright matters. Marcus Hotze boasts expertise in licensing and regulatory issues and is well versed in advertising law.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘We have been working with Heussen for a long time and are satisfied.’
‘Hermann Waldhauser – thorough and experienced lawyer with sensible solutions for the client. Absolute expert on the subject.’
Key clients
Asam Beauty Gruppe
Dreifive digital marketing GmbH
nicko cruises
The DIGITALE GmbH
Anixe GmbH & Co. KG
Frank Otto Medienbeteiligungs GmbH
WEKA-Verlagsgruppe
KG Hamburg 1 Fernsehen
RTL2 Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG
Brandarena GmbH & Co. KG
Deutsche Werbefilmakademie e.V.
Cyando AG
BBU Verband Berlin-Brandenburger Wohnungsunternehmen e.V.
CMPro Content Media Production GmbH
Schalk & friends GmbH
GdW Bundesverband deutscher Wohnungs- und Immobilienunternehmen mbH
Augustinum gGmbH
Braindogs Entertainment GmbH
GWI Media Technologies GmbH – Finya Gmb & Co. KG
Jüdische Gemeinde zu Berlin
RRP Media UG
vikyrader GmbH
Compliance Tier 6
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH focuses its preventive compliance support on the financial sector and is experienced in transactions as well as real estate funds, financing and investments. The team is experienced in the implementation of compliance management systems and the support in compliance risk assessments. Franz Clemens Leisch, who is experienced in fraud, corruption and money laundering prevention, heads the practice.Practice head(s):
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Work highlights
- Compliance and employment law advice to a public company in the context of inappropriate behavior of management and employees.
- Compliance advice to an internationally operating German company on export restrictions, in particular on circumventing sanctions when delivering to third countries.
- Advising a credit institution and its subsidiaries on financial sanctions, antitrust law and other criminal offenses, including a compliance risk analysis.
Insurance > Insurance litigation
Heussen Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH > Firm Profile
About Us
Every case is different. It is therefore important to us to first understand our clients’ needs and objectives. On the basis of that we then jointly develop strategies and solutions and implement them methodically. As well as working closely together with HEUSSEN B.V. in Amsterdam we cooperate with partners both in Germany and abroad. HEUSSEN takes an international, multi-disciplinary approach and works closely together with tax advisers, auditors and corporate finance consultants. It is only with this understanding of consulting that we do justice to our clients’ expectations.
Our main practice areas are corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, banking and capital market, construction and land law, employment law, public law, succession, wealth and foundation law, insolvency and energy law.
Our Practice Groups
- Labour Law
- Corporate
- Dispute Resolution
- Real estate and construction law
- Insolvency Law
- IT, IP and media law
- Public commercial law
- taxes
- Company succession / asset succession / foundations
- Distribution, competition and antitrust law
Competence Teams
- Advice for consultants
- Data protection
- Health care
- Renewable energies law
Country Desks
HEUSSEN is represented internationally in three countries with 8 locations. We have a special connection to the countries of our country desks – we not only speak the language, but are also very familiar with the country, its people, culture and economy. If you are active in one of these countries or regions or would like to operate from there in the Netherlands, Germany or Italy, you will find the right partner for you in our country desks.
- China Desk
- Dutch Desk
- Spanish and Latin-American Desk
- French Desk
- Italian Desk
- Sweden Desk
- Turkish Desk
- African Desk
Notaries*
What characterises us?
The notaries, five of whom are based in Frankfurt am Main and one in the Berlin office, cover the entire spectrum of notarial activities, specialising in real estate, corporate and inheritance law.
The notaries
- have many years of experience in complex notarisations, the supervision of cross-border notarial transactions and the handling of contracts with foreign connections.
- are experienced abroad and have extensive language skills in English, French, Italian and Swedish, for example.
- have nationwide electronic access to commercial registers and land registers and are familiar with foreign registers, such as the British, French, Italian, Luxembourg, Dutch, Swedish, Swiss and Hong Kong commercial registers.
- are supported by an experienced team of employees in the preparation, notarisation and execution of contracts.
Your main areas of expertise
Real estate law
Notarisation of real estate transactions (portfolios of residential and/or commercial properties), wind farms, division of land in accordance with the German Condominium Act, property development transactions, creation and transfer of property-like rights such as heritable building rights, easements for wind turbines, rights of way or pipeline rights or residential rights.
Company law
Company formations of all forms including stock corporations, foundations and associations, corporate transformations, notarisation of resolutions, assignment of shares, measures in accordance with the German Transformation Act (mergers, including cross-border mergers, change of legal form), approval resolutions for company agreements, amendments to articles of association, appointment and dismissal of managing directors, board members and authorised signatories, liquidations and the entire execution under register law.
Inheritance law
Wills, inheritance contracts, anticipated succession, corporate succession, implementation of testamentary dispositions such as fulfilment of legacies or settlement of a community of heirs.
Contact details of the data protection officer
If you have any questions, comments or wish to exercise your rights under the GDPR, please feel free to contact our notaries’ data protection officers at any time: Dr Stefan Bauer, Stephan Correll, Dr Thomas Miller, Norbert Pahl, Prof. Wolfgang Trautner, and Karl Woschnagg via the email address: [email protected]
* In Germany, notaries exercise a public office. Notaries therefore exercise their activities on their own responsibility outside the area of activity of HEUSSEN Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Corporate & Asset Succession / Foundations, Private Clients | Dr. Frank Grischa Feitsch, M.C.L. | [email protected] | +49 30 7009 4910 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Marcus M. Hotze | Partner Specialist lawyer for copyright and media law | View Profile |
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Dr Jur Thomas Miller | Partner, Notary | View Profile |