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HANSEATIC TRADE CENTER, AM SANDTORKAI 41
20457 HAMBURG
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Corporate and M&A > M&A
Taylor Wessing advises medium-sized German companies as well as large international corporations from the technology, energy, real estate, life sciences and health sectors on M&A transactions, with the practice's cross-border capacities being particularly strong in relation to China, the Middle East, the US and Brazil . Practice head Klaus Grossmann is experienced in cross-border M&A and joint ventures and regularly acts for companies in the logistics, chemical and automotive industries, while Michael Stein primarily assists clients in the life sciences and healthcare sectors and Peter Hellich focuses on the technology industry. In May 2023, four partners joined Gowling WLG: M&A and capital markets lawyers Lars-Gerrit Lüßmann and Ulrich Reers, M&A and joint venture specialist Michael Sinhart as well as Michael Lamsa, who is experienced in private equity. Venture capital and M&A specialist Armin Bartsch had previously joined from Noerr in October 2022.Practice head(s):
Klaus Grossmann
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
EQT Infrastructure
Triathlon Holding GmbH
AMCS
Flink
NORD Holding
ZG Augenklinik Holding GmbH
Azenta Inc.
International Chemical Investors S.E. (ICIG)
CEE Group
Encavis Asset Management
Vebego Holding GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising EQT on the sale of a minority stake in Global Connect to Mubadala.
- Advising battery system manufacturer Triathlon Holding GmbH on the merger with Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems.
- Advising International Chemical Investors SE on the acquisition of the Evonik chemical site in Lülsdorf and the associated cyanuric chloride business in Wesseling, North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as of inprotec AG.
Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences
Taylor Wessing's focus is mirrored in the practice group management: Anja Lunze heads the life sciences segment, while Michael Stein is the key contact for the healthcare sector. Clients benefit from the close cooperation of the corporate, M&A and regulatory teams, where the team regularly supports buyers in transactions in the outpatient and inpatient sectors and in the formation of groups of medical care centers; the team also covers the procurement law interface, including advising hospital chains on the Hospital Future Act and the implementation of IT system, above all, hospital information systems. The focus in the life sciences area is on advising pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies on medical, pharmaceutical, patent and trademark law issues, including product liability and contentious matters. This is completed by capacities in the digital healthcare segment, where the regulatory team frequently cooperates with the TMT practice. Medical law expert Karolina Lange-Kulmann was appointed partner in April 2023, while Stefanie Greifeneder (regulatory, commercial and contract-related matters in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology sectors; compliance) joined the team the following month from Fieldfisher.Practice head(s):
Anja Lunze; Michael Stein
Other key lawyers:
Karolina Lange-Kulmann; Stefanie Greifeneder; Daniel Tietjen
Testimonials
‘The Taylor Wessing team has always been very responsive, well prepared and extremely professional.’
‘Collaboration is always fair and based on transparency and a high level of accuracy.’
‘We are impressed by the team’s integrated approach and deep industry know-how. Inquiries are answered quickly, competently and practically. The understanding of the problem, shaped by years of industry experience, and the creativity in problem solving are convincing.’
‘The practice has an extremely high level of competence in all areas. This means that complex issues that do not just affect one regulatory area are dealt with in an interdisciplinary and holistic manner.’
‘Daniel Tietjen has excellent knowledge of competition law, particularly pharmaceutical advertising law, and regularly supports us in this area. I really appreciate the practical but also creative solutions.’
‘The team offers uncomplicated, expert support at all times.’
‘Daniel Tietjen always responds quickly, works very conscientiously and is always very solution-oriented.’
‘Hands-on and strong in teamwork on interdisciplinary cases.’
Key clients
Amedes
AstraZeneca
Azenta INC
Bayer
Cochlear
Daiichi Sankyo
Dana-Faber Cancer Institute
Fresenius Kabi Swiss BioSim
Morphosys
MTK Pharma
NORD Holding
Oberberg
Pfizer
Sanecum
STADA Arzneimittel
Viatris
Work highlights
- Advising numerous financial investors and their portfolio companies (including amedes, NORD Holding, Oberberg, Sanecum and Trilantic) on various transactions in the inpatient and outpatient sectors, particularly with regard to the implementation of their respective buy-and-build strategies.
- Defending AstraZeneca against consumer lawsuits regarding its Covid-19 vaccine.
- Representing Pfizer in the patent infringement proceedings brought by Moderna regarding the alleged infringement of mRNA vaccine patents (Comirnaty).
Information technology > Data protection Tier 1
Taylor Wessing‘s data protection and cyber security expertise is regularly called upon by international and national companies from various sectors as well as public sector clients. The team is particularly well versed in the automotive and healthcare sectors, where the team respectively advises on e-mobility, autonomous driving and cyber security matters as well as data collection, the development of data structures and cloud applications. The practice acts from five German locations and assists with the transformation of digital and global business models and the development of new products. Mareike Gehrmann routinely covers data protection and cyber security issues in connection with digitisation projects; she made partner in April 2023. Malek Barudi (data protection, IP and e-commerce) made partner at the same time. The team also represents clients in contentious proceedings, here, practice head Paul Voigt is regularly instructed by online gaming providers.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘TW is a very strong team (both professionally and personnel-wise) in the area of data protection and IT law. In addition to the legal expertise, there is in-depth and specific industry knowledge.’
‘The partners are very practice-oriented. TW is very well connected and, in addition to specific mandates, is always a good sparring partner.’
‘Very responsive, dynamic and always creative solutions.’
‘Paul Voigt has enormous legal knowledge and understanding of data protection law. He is always able to find pragmatic and creative solutions.’
‘Very fast response times; clear initial assessments that are sound; very good expertise .’
Key clients
Adobe
Momenta Europe
Nintendo
Novartis
Vodafone GmbH
Work highlights
- Representation of Google in various proceedings in all instances (including BGH, BVerfG and ECJ) on the question of the liability of service providers for third-party legal violations with regard to various services.
- Ongoing advice to Novartis on data protection issues related to operations, including healthcare, IT and CRM systems; also carrying out studies and data collection.
Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation Tier 1
Taylor Wessing routinely advises national and multinational companies from the finance, gaming, telecoms, automotive and e-health sectors as well as public sector clients, where Detleff Klett regularly leads in large-scale IT and infrastructure projects. The team focuses on matters pertaining to digital transformation, cyber security, cloud solutions and AI. Clients from the healthcare segment frequently instruct the practice on cloud solutions for hospitals and electronic patient records, while in the automotive sector OEMs and automotive suppliers are supported with digital transformation strategies (connectivity services, autonomous driving systems, e-mobility). Related data protection issues are covered by Axel Freiherr von dem Bussche. Mareike Gehrmann (digitisation, IT contract law, SaaS) and Malek Barudi (copyright and copyright contract law) were appointed to partners in April 2023. The practice is led by IT contract and security law expert Paul Voigt, who also cover e-commerce matters.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very good practical knowledge, comprehensive technical understanding and professional way of working.’
‘Tobias Schelinski’s team is available at any time. The legal knowledge is excellent. What should be highlighted are the international contacts that are particularly vital to our affairs. The support in contract negotiations with our global customers is excellent.’
‘Tobias Schelinski has been our central contact for all legal questions for more than 10 years. Excellent industry knowledge, excellent tactician in contract negotiations.’
‘Beyond the purely legal expertise, what is outstanding for us is the understanding of the industry and the willingness and ability to look beyond one’s own legal horizons in order to achieve results in the interests of the clients.’
‘We primarily work with the IT/games team around Dr. Schelinski, but always resort to other teams for peripheral issues. The networking between the teams is exemplary.’
‘Dr. Tobias Schelinski is our central contact. He is always fact-oriented, has an excellent professional background, but is still willing to take a step back from special topics and leave the space to other partners or excellent associates.’
Key clients
Circulor Ltd.
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
Douglas
Genesis Motor Europe GmbH
HiSolutions AG
Mazda
Nakisa
Unicon
Work highlights
- Project-related advice to the Asklepios legal department and the IT departments for the entire hospital group, particularly with regard to cloud applications in the healthcare sector.
Intellectual property > Trade marks
Taylor Wessing manages a considerable trade mark portfolio across a wide range of sectors, which is not least due to the firm's international network. The practice further acts in disputes before various courts and authorities such as the BGH and EUIPO. In addition to the firm's international offices, the German trade mark team also benefits from its network with IP agency Beijing Tailun, which allows for a strong foothold in the Chinese market. Contentious matters and strategic advice are among the core competencies of practice head Olaf Gillert, who combines his trade mark skills with expertise in design, copyright and competition law.Practice head(s):
Olaf Gillert
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Raab; Andreas Bauer; Wiebke Baars; Marcus Hartmann; Dirk Wieddekind; Sebastian Fischoeder; Nikolai Voss; Thomas Pattloch; Christian Tenkhoff
Key clients
About You SE
ABB
AstraZeneca
Check24
Deutsche Telekom AG
Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband e.V.
DHL
Dr. Schnell
Fujifilm
Nio GmbH
Topps International
Villeroy & Boch
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Deutsche Telekom AG on the colour trade mark ‘Magenta’.
- Representation of NIO GmbH in infringement proceedings brought by Audi AG.
- Represented Topps International in a successful appeal against a Board of Appeal decision declaring a 3D confectionery baby bottle trade mark revoked due to non-use.
Media > Entertainment
Taylor Wessing fields a diverse TMT practice, which primarily supports large technology companies and platforms in the media sector. A key strength is the advice on the launch and expansion of digital tools and copyright-related products as well as data protection and competition law. Led by data protection lawyer Paul Voigt, the team is particularly well versed in supporting user-based platforms in matters pertaining to transparency and youth protection. Gregor Schmid is experienced in IT and e-commerce and routinely handles licensing agreements, terms and conditions and gaming-related matters. Jörg Wimmers regularly supports transactions and product launches in the digital space, while Malek Barudi, who made partner in April 2023, represents clients in copyright and personal rights proceedings.Practice head(s):
Paul Voigt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Jörg Wimmers is committed, passionate, an industry expert and a successful litigator.’
‘The practice is very responsive and knowledgeable. We always feel that we are a very important customer.‘
Key clients
Condé Nast
Douglas
Google YouTube
Infarm Indoor Urban Farming GmbH
Nintendo
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board / Trade Republic
Reddit, Inc.
Riese & Müller
Work highlights
Private equity > Venture capital Tier 1
Taylor Wessing comprehensively advises investors, venture capital funds and companies on early stage and large-volume financing rounds as well as exits. Clients benefit from the close cooperation with the M&A team as well as a US law firm in transactions in the technology and life sciences sector. The team has further industry expertise in the digital healthcare, fintech, foodtech, cleantech and spacetech segments. Jens Wolf primarily acts on behalf of PE funds, VC investors and technology-oriented companies; Wolf is well versed at the interface between VC and M&A and jointly heads the practice with Norman Röchert, who is experienced in capital markets law, VC and M&A. Armin Bartsch (financing rounds, exits/buy-outs as well as advice on setting up and expanding digital business models) joined the team as a salary partner in October 2022; he was previously at Noerr.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Well-positioned and organized teams across national borders. Pleasant sparring partners who think outside the box.’
Key clients
Accel Ventures
Advastore SE
Arive
Chrono24
Claret Capital Partners
Common Living Inc.
DeepL SE
Faber Capital
Flink
General Catalyst
Google Ventures
Gradient Ventures
Hawk Ai GmbH
HHLA Next GmbH
Index Ventures
Kiko Ventures
OMERS Ventures
One Peak
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
Patient21 SE
Protembis
REWE Group
Sennder Technologies GmbH
SET Ventures
SF Beteiligungs GmbH & Co KG
Sony Ventures
Talent Brands Group LLC
The Exploration Company
ThyssenKrupp
Trill Impact Ventures
Viola Credit
Visionaries Club Seed Fund und Visionaries Club Growth Fund
Xempus AG
Work highlights
- Advising DeepL, a provider of AI communications, on a financing round that increases the valuation to approximately €1 billion.
- Advising the healthtech start-up Patient 21 on a Series C financing round, consisting of an equity and a venture debt component, as well as on the conversion into an SE.
- Advising investor OMERS Ventures on a €400 million Series D financing round in wefox, a Berlin-based InsurTech unicorn.
Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation)
Taylor Wessing's projects, energy & infrastructure practice is led by Janina Pochhammer and supports national and international clients in infrastructure and technology-related projects as well as in large-scale projects in industrial plant construction. The team focuses on energy, logistics, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and maritime plant construction as well as on digital infrastructure and the aerospace and defense segment, thanks to the close cross-practice cooperation. Core topics are project contract drafting and negotiations as well as project and contract management; the practice also handles related dispute resolution.Practice head(s):
Janina Pochhammer
Other key lawyers:
Carsten Schulz; Timo Stellpflug; Henning von der Blumensaat
Testimonials
‘Janina Pochhammer deals exclusively with topics in the area of plant engineering and therefore has very good industry know-how and is also an extremely strong negotiator.’
‘Carsten Schulz has particularly strong IT-related know-how and is one of the pioneers in providing advice in connection with the planning and construction of data centers.’
‘The Projects team at TW around Janina Pochhammer and Carsten Schulz has excellent expertise and experience. For many years, this team has been known throughout Germany for its track record in the areas of maritime and industrial plant construction as well as in the area of on- and offshore renewables. Collaboration is always uncomplicated, not least thanks to the team’s hands-on mentality.’
‘The advice is always extremely committed and proactive with a keen eye for pragmatic approaches, i.e. without getting lost in small details. This is extremely important for us as a company with a high rate of success and a strong drive to achieve the goal or result. Another big advantage is that in an urgent matter, dispute resolution is carried out by the same department, so the technical know-how is not lost by moving to another (litigation) department. The billing is fair and appropriate for the matter at hand.’
Key clients
CEE Group
Douglas / Parfümerie Douglas Deutschland
Google Cloud
Green Mountain
Vestas Group
Work highlights
- Advising the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas on negotiations for the German offshore wind project Nordseecluster.
- Advising the CEE Group on the acquisition of the 154 MWp Döllen solar park project, in particular with regard to the construction contracts (EPC) and various aspects of the development plan process as well as the distribution of the electricity to be generated (PPAs).
- Advising the Norwegian data center company Green Mountain regarding an agreement with the energy company KMW regarding the construction of a new 54 MW data center location in Mainz.
Real estate and construction > Project development Tier 1
Trade and distribution > Trade, distribution and logistics
Taylor Wessing impresses with expertise in supply chain and franchise matters and routinely advises in connection with e-commerce platforms and supply chain due diligence. Practice head Benedikt Rohrßen also heads the firm's Italy desk and is regularly instructed by companies with German-Italian business relations on the design and digitisation of innovative distribution systems; he also covers distribution antitrust law matters. Compliance expert Martin Rothermel primarily assists with risk management pertaining to supply chain due diligence and Peter Hofbauer frequently advises clients from the automotive industry on contract law; Hofbauer is also experienced in commercial litigation.Practice head(s):
Benedikt Rohrßen
Other key lawyers:
Martin Rothermel; Peter Hofbauer; Julia Wulf; Arno Maria Gotting; Sebastian Rünz; Sonja Ackermann
Testimonials
‘Very good professional and diverse law firm with whom cooperation runs smoothly. Very good responsiveness; Proactive, forward-looking collaboration with the in-house legal department.’
‘Martin Rothermel: Outstanding Partner; pragmatic and solution-oriented. Always with a holistic view. Highly competent, on time and fast.’
‘Particularly high quality and quality assurance by Sonja Ackermann.’
‘The TW team is able to assist quickly and competently with legal problems. The range of lawyers at TW is always impressive, so that even peripheral issues are dealt with at any time.’
‘Martin Rothermel perfectly demonstrates his expertise and decades of experience in sales law.’
‘High level of expertise in the area of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act – proactive provision of information and tools.’
‘Peter Hofbauer: His excellent experience in distribution law, contracts and general terms and conditions is an important support and help for us.’
‘Highly trained in the individual specialist areas; The level of detail of the legal information depends on the needs and progress of processing legal issues . Explanations are prepared in a way that is easy to understand for non-lawyers. Different departments work great hand in hand.’
Key clients
Boehringer Ingelheim
Calida
Calzedonia
Check24
Develey Senf & Feinkost
DoorDash
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Essity
FC Bayern München
Great Wall Motor
NKD
Panasonic
Rapunzel
Riese & Müller
Samsung
Stagecoach
thyssenkrupp
Toyota
TÜV Süd
W. L. Gore & Associates
Wilde
Wonderland Nurserygoods
Zeppelin Group
Work highlights
- Advising Calzedonia on various commercial and distribution law issues, including franchise law, online sales, trademark law and real estate law matters.
- Ongoing and project-related advice to Enterprise Rent-a-Car on the rental business.
- Advising Check24 on termination services, consumer contracts, general terms and conditions and terms of use as well as commercial disputes.
Dispute resolution > Product liability Tier 2
Taylor Wessing's in-depth experience extends from product liability, product safety and compliance to product recalls and is reflected in numerous instructions from high-profile international companies from the life sciences, manufacturing and engineering as well as automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. Product liability specialist Henning Moelle is particularly well versed in the latter sector and regularly advises on complex product liability cases, product recalls and product safety matters; areas in which practice head Philipp Behrendt is also renowned.Practice head(s):
Philipp Behrendt
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Henning Moelle: Has outstanding expertise on product liability issues in the pharmaceutical sector. Good availability in urgent cases and precise wording.’
Key clients
AstraZeneca
Bayer
Grünenthal
Friedrich Carl Janssen
SWEDO
Vestas
Work highlights
- Defending AstraZeneca against consumer lawsuits in multiple product liability cases regarding its Covid-19 vaccine.
- International lead counsel for Grünenthal, including international coordination of product liability litigation in connection with Contergan (thalidomide).
Insurance > Advice to insurers Tier 2
Taylor Wessing focuses on insurance supervision and insurance broker law. The German team is led by Gunbritt Kammerer-Galahn, who also coordinates the firm’s international financial services & insurance practice and is known for her expertise in ESG matters, insurance M&A, run-offs, reinsurance contracts as well as D&O, liability, accident and residual debt (life) insurance. Claus Peter Knufinke specialises in industrial insurance claims in connection with the settlement of property damages and Oliver Klöck is well versed in statutory health insurance law, while Karolina Lange-Kulmann focuses on regulatory matters. Franz Janssen (property and default damages as well as aviation liability) retired in September 2022.Practice head(s):
Gunbritt Kammerer-Galahn
Other key lawyers:
Claus Peter Knufinke; Oliver Klöck; Karolina Lange-Kulmann; Jan Andresen
Testimonials
‘The issue is dealt with at eye level with the client in a totally friendly atmosphere.’
‘Extremely good attitude – very nice and accommodating. Callbacks are carried out on request/email in a very detailed and timely manner – professionalism in the cases known so far is 100%! Overall positive experience!’
‘All in all, from the initial contact to the conclusion, a well-rounded affair that puts TW in a very positive light.‘
Key clients
AXA Versicherung AG
CHUBB European Group SE
Crédit Agricole Assurances (CACI) SA
Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK Limited
ERGO Group AG
Fidelis Insurance
ING-DiBa AG
Kommunaler Schadenausgleich (KSA)
Partner Re Europe SE, Zurich Branch
Provinzial Versicherung AG
Proxalto Lebensversicherung AG
R+V Re
REMCI® Finance GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising ERGO Group AG on ESG regulation in relation to sales and certain investments in funds.
- Advising AXA Versicherung AG on all aspects of reinsurance contract law.
- Advising R+V Re on reinsurance contract law with regard to the concept of cumulative damage.
Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors Tier 2
Taylor Wessing impresses with cross-border skills, which also benefit clients in extensive patent litigation. This has resulted in an international client base, particularly from the US, Japan and China as well as Taiwan and South Korea, although start-ups and German companies also form part of its client roster. The practice group’s sector focus primarily lies on life sciences and technology. Gisbert Hohagen leads the team and has expert knowledge of employee invention law, while Dietrich Kamlah is experienced in antitrust- and SEP-related matters. Roland Küppers, who assists with issues in the telecommunications, optoelectronics and semiconductor technology areas among others, is another key contact.Practice head(s):
Gisbert Hohagen
Other key lawyers:
Dietrich Kamlah; Roland Küppers; Sabine Rojahn; Anja Lunze; Christoph de Coster; Philipp Krusemarck; Christian Lederer; Nora Wessendorf; Michael Schächinger; Alexander Rubusch; Jan Phillip Rektorschek
Testimonials
‘Competent, friendly team whose goal is always to achieve the best for the client – even if the path may seem unconventional. International competence.’
‘Roland Küppers is extremely competent, yet is characterized by a pleasant, collegial demeanor.’
‘Very efficient team that responds to the special needs of clients in a targeted, timely and comprehensive manner. The special characteristics of the client (e.g. regarding level of knowledge, preferred means of communication, budget) are also taken into account.’
‘Professional team, competent, always on time, well organized.’
‘I was able to work with Roland Küppers and Alexander Rubusch: the calm professionalism with which the issues were approached always led to a creative and profitable discussion for the client. During the negotiation, the demeanor was professional, objective and yet with the necessary emphasis.’
‘The collaboration with Taylor Wessing was perfect; I really appreciate the firm’s efficiency in every respect. They were precise, efficient and extremely technical.’
‘Alexander Küppers and Alexander Rubusch: Very precise, technical and honest. In addition to their very technical approach, I also met a very human and empathetic person. My experience with their support was excellent.’
‘Very good discussions and advice, short response times and easy accessibility.’
Key clients
Abbott
Allison GmbH und Bright Children’s Products Ltd. (BPC)
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
Exertis
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd.; Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH
Mylan / Viatris
Pfizer Inc.
Rotork-Schischek
STADA Arzneimittel AG
TCT Mobile Germany and TCT Mobile Europe SAS
tesa SE
Thermoplay S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Defense of Abbott GmbH and ADC Inc., including four parallel opposition proceedings before the EPO; Representation of Abbott GmbH and ADC Inc., including participation in six parallel nullity proceedings before the BPatG and opposition proceedings before the EPO.
- Representation of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in patent infringement proceedings against manufacturers in the field of solar technology (solar inverters/semiconductor topology).
- Represented Pfizer Inc. in several patent infringement proceedings; In addition, representation in parallel proceedings in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 2
Due to the firm's global outreach, Taylor Wessing's competition advice often entails cross-border aspects. With a focus on the life sciences and healthcare sectors, it handles contentious proceedings and various strategic issues such as product launches, although it has recently also been increasingly active in matters on climate-related advertising. In addition to competition law, practice head Olaf Gillert is also experienced in trade mark, design and copyright law.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Thorsten Troge; Wiebke Baars; Thomas Raab; Andreas Bauer; Nikolai Voss; Angela Knierim
Key clients
About You SE
ABB
AstraZeneca
Check24
Deutsche Telekom AG
Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband e.V.
DHL
Dr. Schnell
Fujifilm
Nio GmbH
Topps International
Villeroy & Boch
Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 2
Taylor Wessing focuses on real estate transactions, which include the asset categories care homes, healthcare, logistics, residential, office and hospitality, as well as on project developments, such as district developments and infrastructure projects. Asset management constitutes another core area and covers related tenancy and investment law issues; the team also advises on ESG-related matters, which is another key strength. Practice head Johannes Callet focuses on individual and portfolio transactions and is regularly instructed by real estate funds, project developers and French investors. The real estate tax capacities were strengthened in March 2023 with the addition of Julian Ludwig, previously at PwC Legal (PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal AG Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft). In early 2023, Sarah Anderson (transactions, commercial tenancy agreements with a focus on hotel and hospitality) and Renke Waller (transactions, tenancies and real estate financing) were appointed to salary partners, and Joachim Mandl (social housing and healthcare properties) was appointed to equity partner.Practice head(s):
Johannes Callet
Other key lawyers:
Anja Fenge; Julian Ludwig; Joachim Mandl; Sarah Anderson; Renke Waller; Alexander Peinze
Testimonials
‘The team is not only highly professional, but also thinks pragmatically and deal-oriented when it comes to solutions. This is an unbeatable advantage for the team, because at the end of the day almost every negotiation is a deal and thinking in terms of positions doesn’t help – and the Taylor Wessing team has understood this very well and practices it in an exemplary manner.’
‘Johannes Callet has excellent expertise in real estate and corporate law. He is also strong in litigation. Practical advice at any time.’
‘Anja Fenge and Alexander Peinze are two excellent lawyers who lead negotiations to success with professional know-how, empathy and good management. The detailed work on contracts is also excellent.’
‘Outstanding expertise and practical advice at eye level.’
‘Practical, pragmatic, solution-oriented, great at personal level, innovative approaches to complex issues.’
‘We work with Johannes Callet. He summarizes even complex problems in a simple manner.’
Key clients
Adina Apartment Hotels
alstria office REIT AG
Green Mountain Data Centers (Azrieli)
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
BNP Paribas
CEE Group
Encavis Asset Management AG
Harder & Partner
Hertz Flavors GmbH & Co. KG
Art-Invest
European Healthcare Investors
ECE Group
Erhard & Stern Real Estate GmbH
GARBE Gruppe
Lifento
Otto Wulff Projektentwicklung GmbH / Rheinmetall Immobilien GmbH / Kolbenhöfe GmbH & Co. KG
Premier Inn
Pensionskasse der Wacker Chemie VVaG
Intecplan integrierte technischen Planung GmbH
Trammell Crow Company
Work highlights
- Advising Norwegian data center company Green Mountain, owned by Azrieli Group Ltd. is, in the agreement with KMW to build a new 54 MW data center location in Mainz.
- Advising Lifento on a total of five transactions, including the acquisition of a healthcare property in Schotten, Germany, including advising on the operator’s ESG obligations under the lease and including a CAPEX plan for energy efficiency.
- Ongoing advice to the British hotel chain Premier Inn on its expansion in Germany, including the acquisition of a hotel project in Berlin-Köpenick and the leasing of land for a new Premier Inn hotel in Wiesbaden.
Trade and distribution > Foreign trade law Tier 2
Taylor Wessing's competition, EU & trade practice specialises in trade compliance and routinely advises clients from the infrastructure and industrial sectors on export control, German and EU sanctions as well as FDI. Thanks to the close international network, the team covers matters pertaining to Russia-related sanctions as well as US regulations. Trade compliance expert Michael Brüggemann is well versed in investment control proceedings and is a key contact for sanctions law. Practice head Marco Hartmann-Rüppel has expertise in investment control.Practice head(s):
Marco Hartmann-Rüppel
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Flughafen Frankfurt- Hahn GmbH
RheinEnergie AG
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG
Work highlights
- Advising RheinEnergie AG on energy law and foreign trade law with regard to the EU-Russia sanctions.
- Procurement and foreign trade law advice to thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG on shipbuilding projects in Germany and Brazil.
Banking and finance > Real estate finance Tier 3
Taylor Wessing's team cooperates closely with the firm's other practices, including real estate, tax and investment law, and assists both lenders and borrowers with acquisition financing and refinancing. The practice is led by Clemens Niedner (acquisition financing and restructuring) and also advises on project developments across all asset classes; this is complemented by expertise in cross-border matters. Salary partner Jennifer Maiworm is another key contact and comprehensively advises on national and international banking and finance law.Practice head(s):
Clemens Niedner
Other key lawyers:
Hauke Bornschein; Jens Wiesner; Peter Seemann; Jennifer Maiworm
Testimonials
‘Highly professional legal advice. Incredible experience built up over generations of lawyers, pragmatic legal advice, special ability to respond to highly individual situations and to think and act outside of the box.’
‘Peter Seemann is an extremely experienced financing expert who understands how to develop highly individual solutions pragmatically and efficiently and implement them reliably.’
‘Good availability and a strong team in the background.’
‘In-depth legal advice, efficient and very high-quality work, practical solutions in the client’s interests and negotiation and coordination skills in order not to lose sight of the essential legal issues in the interests of all parties and to reach a conclusion quickly.’
‘Jens Wiesner: Outstanding transaction support, which is characterized above all by a quick, high-quality and efficient way of working, with great negotiating skills and a good instinct for negotiating practical solutions in the client’s interests.’
Key clients
DZ Hyp AG
Hamburg Commercial Bank AG
Covivio Immobilien SE
Helaba – Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale
NATIXIS Pfandbriefbank AG
PGIM
HYPO NOE Landesbank für Niederösterreich und Wien AG
Bayerische Landesbank
Investec Bank Plc
Tishman Speyer
Work highlights
- Advising Tishman Speyer on the refinancing of Quartier 205 in Berlin by Helaba.
- Advising Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) on the acquisition financing of €160 million for the International Campus Group.
- Advising Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) on all matters relating to the financing provided by the bank to the investment manager Peakside Capital in the amount of €30.9 million for the purchase and revitalization of a hotel complex, including an office building, in Frankfurt am Main.
Compliance Tier 3
Taylor Wessing comprehensively advises a diverse client roster, including start-ups, medium-sized companies, associations as well as international corporations, across various industries such as finance and technology. Key competencies are issues pertaining to compliance management systems, HR compliance, whistleblower systems, ESG as well as healthcare compliance. Martin Knaup (corporate compliance, compliance management systems and internal investigations) and Jan-Patrick Vogel (HR compliance) jointly head the interdisciplinary practice. Other key contacts are Mike Goldammer (China-related compliance), Stephan Manuel Nagel (antitrust compliance) as well as Jan-Lieven Stöcklein, who joined from PwC Legal (PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal AG Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft) in December 2022 and is experienced in compliance management systems.Practice head(s):
Martin Knaup; Jan-Patrick Vogel
Other key lawyers:
Mike Goldammer; Stephan Manuel Nagel; Jan-Lieven Stöcklein; Sebastian Rünz
Testimonials
‘Very quick response time, very competent advice.’
Key clients
AUDI AG
Flink
HAYS
Infarm Indoor Urban Farming
Thyssenkrupp AG
VDDI – Verband der Deutschen Dental-Industrie / GFDI Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Dental-Industrie
Work highlights
- Compliance advice to AUDI AG with a view to possible criminally relevant ‘false remuneration’ as a result of the BGH ruling on works council remuneration at VW.
- Advising HAYS on financial regulatory law, corporate governance issues and all compliance issues (especially supply chain law, trade secrets law, whistleblowing).
- Advising Infarm Indoor Urban Farming as part of a comprehensive compliance risk analysis and implementation of effective preventative compliance measures.
Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 3
Taylor Wessing's corporate expertise is drawn upon by German medium-sized companies and international corporations in the technology, media, communications, real estate, energy and life sciences sectors seeking advice on restructuring, carve-outs, transactions and joint ventures as well as general meetings. Klaus Grossmann leads the team and is mainly active in M&A transactions and joint ventures, but also has longstanding experience in advising companies and corporate bodies on corporate law. Lars-Gerrit Lüßmann (stock corporations and capital markets law), Michael Sinhart (focus on international and national transactions within the infrastructure sector) and Michael Lamsa (private equity transactions) joined Gowling WLG in spring 2023.Practice head(s):
Klaus Grossmann
Testimonials
‘Broadly positioned firm with good cost structures.’
Key clients
Panasonic Industry Europe
OrderYOYO A/S
Villeroy&Boch
Lankwitzer Lack-fabrik GmbH
Topp Holdings GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Panasonic Industry Europe on international group reorganisation (merger of Panasonic with Panasonic Electric Works Europe AG).
- Advising Lankwitzer Lackfabrik on all aspects of the sale of its global liquid coatings business for aluminum wheels to Dutch manufacturer of paints and coatings AkzoNobel.
Germany > Employment Tier 3
Taylor Wessing's employment advice focuses on restructuring, compliance, data protection, mobile work and corporate co-determination issues. Most recently, the team also acted before the ECJ and the BAG in precedent proceedings regarding temporary employment agreements; here, Oliver Bertram and Anne Förster are the key contacts as well as for matters regarding the compliant use of external personnel. Other recent key topics included works council remuneration, the Evidence Act as well as working time recording. The team is led by Kilian Friemel, who is experienced in developing concepts for personnel, pay and working time flexibility, and includes restructuring expert Marc André Gimmy. Jan-Patrick Vogel (HR compliance and corporate compliance) made partner in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Gold standard – advice is very practical and business-oriented and avoids unnecessary, overly complicated solutions. Offer specific solutions and are incredibly responsive.’
‘Legally very competent; precise and comprehensive processing of the facts in question; timely feedback; Showing “feasible” solutions even in complex situations – all of this applies to individual labor law as well as collective labor law, and this applies in particular to Kilian Friemel.’
‘Oliver Bertram: Excellent expert on temporary employment, absolutely legally professional with great affinity for practice.’
‘Distinctive team culture. Extremely professional and trusting as well as very successful cooperation. Clients receive the best possible care here.’
‘High expertise in the IT sector.’
‘Very high commitment and a very high level of service. Concerns are always handled with the utmost professionalism. It is particularly important to emphasize that agreed deadlines and delivery dates are usually not only met, but as a client the results are usually available 1-2 days before the agreed date. Communication is always clear and accurate, so you feel like you’re in good hands.’
‘Christian Maron: Easy to work with, always responsive, commercial and business focused, provides detailed estimates, incredibly experienced.’
‘Michael Johannes Pils’ expertise in the area of labor law is unique.’
Key clients
Audi
Adobe
About You
American Airlines
DeepL
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Evonik
Froneri (Schöller)
Hays
Lyft
Panasonic
Rewe
Techtronic Industries
Asana
Databricks
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
DKB Grund
Doordash
Graphite Cova
Haier
ID Logistics
Indigene
IU Group
KARL MAYER Gruppe
Luminar Technologies
Medallia
Randstad
Sophos
TimePartner Personalmanagement
Zeppelin Group
Work highlights
- Compliance advice for Audi pertaining to possible criminally relevant ‘false remuneration’ as a result of the BGH ruling on works council remuneration at VW.
- Advising Graphite Cova on the closure of a production facility due to the energy crisis (restructuring).
- Successful representation of TimePartner Personalmanagement GmbH across all instances, including the ECJ and BAG, in the Schindler matter, a procedure initiated by the Däubler campaign to establish that temporary employment collective agreements were illegal under European law.
Industry focus > Energy Tier 3
Taylor Wessing's energy expertise focuses on transaction and project support and covers all sectors, including photovoltaics, offshore wind and other renewable energies. This approach is mirrored in all three practice heads, the M&A experts Carsten Bartholl, Tillmann Pfeifer and Markus Böhme. The practice also advises on regulatory matters, here, Böhme frequently takes the lead, as well as market entry, insolvency-related matters, power supply contracts, security of power supply matters and the construction of power plants. The client roster includes both energy companies and project developers. Senior associate Jasmin Schlee is experienced in energy-related transactions.Practice head(s):
Carsten Bartholl; Tillmann Pfeifer; Markus Böhme
Other key lawyers:
Janina Pochhammer; Jasmin Schlee
Testimonials
‘Experienced lawyers who prepare practical contract drafts. Well organized and reliable team. Good cross-location and interdisciplinary collaboration.’
‘Carsten Bartholl: Very pragmatic, extremely practical perspective and experience.’
‘Tillmann Pfeifer: Extensive experience in contract law, reliable cooperation.’
‘The team provides us with excellent interdisciplinary advice. Collaborations across multiple locations also work smoothly.’
‘Carsten Bartholl is very competent and nice, which makes the collaboration very pleasant on a personal level. He looks after his clients very well, is available when needed and has a very good team.’
‘Markus Böhme is a very competent and friendly partner who specializes in the energy sector.’
‘Carsten Bartholl is very reliable, professionally excellent with enormous industry knowledge and many years of experience. The collaboration is productive and fun.’
Key clients
Azrieli / Green Mountain
BP Europa SE
CEE Group
Covestro
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Encavis AG
Encavis Asset Management AG
ERG
FRV-X
GARBE Unternehmensgruppe
Vestas Group
Work highlights
- Advising the CEE Group on the acquisition of the 154 MW Döllen solar park project.
- Advising the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas on negotiations for the German offshore wind project Nordseecluster.
- Advising FRV-X, the venture department of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, on a €10 million investment in the Berlin-based solar-as-a-service provider ecoligo.
Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing Tier 3
Taylor Wessing regularly supports IP-related transactions thanks to Tim Jonathan Schwarz's specialisation in transactions in which the use, licensing and utilisation of intellectual property are the focus. The team recently supported a large-scale partial sale of IP rights in the gaming sector. Paul Voigt (IT and data protection law) heads the practice, which also includes Mareike Gehrmann (digitisation projects) and Malek Barudi (copyright and media law); the latter two made partners in April 2023.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
Germany > Private clients and non-profits Tier 3
Taylor Wessing's private clients team comprehensively advises wealthy private individuals, family offices and family businesses on inheritance, family, foundation and tax law matters pertaining to the structuring of German and foreign assets as well as corporate succession and routinely cooperates with the corporate law team. This range of topics is also covered by Axel Godron, who jointly heads the practice with Martin Kraus; Kraus is well versed in traditional company succession matters as well as transaction-related topics. Jens Escher is a key contact for related tax matters, including the structuring of tax-optimised foundations. Family law matters are a core strength of Cornelia Maetschke-Biersack; this expertise is utilised in drafting marriage contracts, wills, separations, divorces as well as in connection with inheritance law issues. In December 2023, Luise Hauschild (focus on cross-border matters) joined the team as a salary partner from Loschelder.Practice head(s):
Axel Godron; Martin Kraus
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘In our experience, Taylor Wessing is characterized by the fact that the partners themselves are also involved in the technical work and can therefore always provide up-to-date and helpful ad hoc information. This also works under deadline pressure.’
‘Taylor Wessing’s Private Clients team is excellent because the lawyers are not only outstanding specialists, but are also available at any time and complete the work quickly and efficiently.’
‘I really appreciate Cornelia Maetschke-Biersack because she has an extraordinarily broad knowledge of family and inheritance law and cross-border know-how.’
‘Jens Escher is an outstanding tax expert with practice-oriented solutions for structuring. He also has expertise in international law.’
Public sector > Public procurement Tier 3
Thanks to its in-depth expertise in strategic project support and dispute resolution, Taylor Wessing is able to provide comprehensive advice on procurement law to federal and state ministries as well as various companies and institutions on the bidding and tendering side. The practice focuses on defense and infrastructure as well as healthcare and assists with tenders and contracts for important administrative and clinical digitalisation projects and also represents large companies in security-relevant bidding procedures. While practice head Marco Hartmann-Rüppel assists with procurement antitrust issues, Michael Brüggemann is experienced in defense procurement and represents the public sector in procurement and review proceedings, among other matters.Practice head(s):
Marco Hartmann-Rüppel
Other key lawyers:
Michael Brüggemann; Johannes Schaadt-Wambach
Testimonials
‘Michael Brüggemann and Johannes Schaadt-Wambach: Experts in supporting aviation authorities in tenders in accordance with the Ground Handling Services Ordinance. They have excellent market knowledge and outstanding, tried-and-tested legal expertise. Michael Brüggemann and his team work extremely efficiently and offer practical solutions.’
‘Compared to other law firms, notes/reports are also understandable for non-lawyers, which is a big advantage. Even in large projects, the scope of advice can easily be scaled up or down to suit needs at short notice.’
‘Michael Brüggemann: Pragmatic and focused. Very extensive professional experience and industry knowledge. In addition to legal aspects, it also includes company-specific, strategic and political considerations so that the results of the legal advice can later be implemented in practice. Very pleasant to deal with as a person.’
Key clients
Alpina Management GmbH
Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) AöR
Brinkmann & Partner
Bundesministerium des Innern
Bundesverband Gesundheits-IT
EGN Entsorgungsgesellschaft Niederrhein
ELBCLEARING GmbH & Co. KG
Enterprise Autovermietung Deutschland B.V + Co. KG
Fachklinikum Mainschleife GmbH
Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn GmbH
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg
HiSolutions AG
Israelitisches Krankenhaus
Kastanienbaum GmbH
kohlpharma AG
Land Berlin / HiSolutions AG
Land Niedersachsen
Marienhaus GmbH
Niedersächsische Landesbehörde für Straßenbau und Verkehr
Orthopädisches Krankenhaus Schloss Werneck
Rhein-Kreis Neuss
Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
Bezirk Unterfranken
Werner Wicker GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Procurement advice to the Federal Ministry of the Interior regarding the procurement of an IT tool for license management and an AuK tool.
- Comprehensive advice on procurement and state aid law for Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn GmbH due to insolvency; advice on tendering obligations based on sector regulations and additional provisions of funding notices.
- Procurement advice to the Federal Ministry of the Interior on the Bundescloud project; setting up a cloud broker.
Public sector > State aid Tier 3
Taylor Wessing's team focuses its state aid advice on clients from the healthcare and infrastructure sectors as well as from the public finance sphere. Procurement and EU state aid expert Michael Brüggemann assists companies and project sponsors with the funding of future-oriented construction and infrastructure projects as well as digitalisation projects in connection with the Hospital Future Act. Under the leadership of antitrust expert Marco Hartmann-Rüppel, the practice further advises on insolvency applications and restructuring.Practice head(s):
Marco Hartmann-Rüppel
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Wide range of specialist expertise (e.g. EU state aid law, media law). Use of new media and high-quality event formats to convey practical knowledge and experiences.’
‘Experience, confidentiality, independence.’
Key clients
Bundesministerium der Verteidigung
Bundesministerium des Innern
Chefs Culinar GmbH & Co. KG
coparion GmbH & Co. KG
Electrify GmbH
Entsorgungsbetriebe Essen GmbH
Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn GmbH
Hardtwaldklinik I Werner Wicker GmbH & Co. KG
Marienhaus-Gruppe
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice on state aid law to Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn GmbH due to insolvency and implementation of a bidding process in accordance with EU state aid law.
- Advice on procurement and state aid law to Marienhaus Group on funding in accordance with the Hospital Future Act.
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 3
Taylor Wessing regularly advises banks on financing, including the appointment to creditors’ committees, and supports companies across various industries in the context of restructuring, distressed M&A, financial restructuring and StaRUG-related proceedings. Hendrik Boss‘ restructuring expertise is frequently drawn on in the financial restructuring of national and international companies as well as in creditor committees, while Martin Heidrich focuses on reorganisation, protective shield and self-administration proceedings as well as distressed transactions; the duo jointly heads the practice.Practice head(s):
Martin Heidrich; Hendrik Boss
Other key lawyers:
Daniel Kunz; Michael Malitz; Christian Saueressig; Julia Siedhoff
Testimonials
‘Reliable, friendly, committed.’
‘The work is very solution-oriented. In the restructuring area there is a high level of industry know-how and a high level of responsiveness. In the litigation area, there is a high level of expertise in disputes relating to insolvency. Customers are realistically informed about the risks.’
‘Martin Heidrich: Reliable, committed, has strategic understanding. The issues are accurately anticipated and brought to a strategic solution; Topics are conveyed well.’
‘Daniel Kunz is structured, fast, and a very smart advisor!’
‘Hendrik Boss: Very tough negotiation, assertive.’
‘Christian Saueressig: Excellent litigator who realistically informs the customer about the risks before the process begins. Hendrik Boss: Fighter in restructuring mandates with very good economic understanding and ability to find solutions. Michael Malitz: A very competent litigator who safely guides insolvency administrators through complex disputes. Julia Siedhoff: A younger colleague from the restructuring team from Munich who does a very good job with a lot of commitment and empathy.’
‘Extraordinarily reliable, pragmatic, commercial, self-responsible and independent, creative, large network of consultants/law firms/administrators/courts in the small and mid-market, great depth of added value, also cross-border, in-house.’
‘Pragmatic team, alongside specialist expertise. Thorough and meticulous work and client support over a long period of time for a very complex and difficult process. Good communication and availability at a time when others would have shown signs of fatigue. We recommend Hendrik Boss and Christian Saueressig and a number of junior colleagues who kept the details together in the background. Very pleasant cooperation!’
Key clients
RiverRock
Kleingläubiger der Abellio-Gruppe
Köver
Ludwig Pfeiffer Hoch- und Tiefbau
Work highlights
- Advising on the first StaRUG procedure in Schleswig-Holstein together with PUKE DRESEN MAL; Due to the impending insolvency of a small group of medical care centers (MVZ), an external medical investor was prepared to take the MVZ into his group – but without the high looming liabilities.
- Advising on the self-administration of the insolvent Hamburg lidar sensor developer Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH on the sale of its business operations by way of an asset deal.
- Advising the insolvency administrator of the companies in the Frankfurt-Hahn Group on the sale of the airport to the Trier real estate developer TRIWO AG.
Transport > Advice to the transport sector Tier 3
Taylor Wessing demonstrates particular strength in the aviation sector and handles aviation and procurement law issues, financing, transaction-related topics and matters in connection with ground handling services. Salary partner Alper Utlu is a key contact for financing and leasing and has additional expertise in rail vehicles. He is part of the practice led by of counsel Norbert Kämper (planning and environmental law, approval procedures) and Michael Brüggemann (procurement, EU and state aid law).Practice head(s):
Norbert Kämper; Michael Brüggemann
Other key lawyers:
Timo Stellpflug; Alper Utlu
Key clients
American Airlines
AUDI AG
BVG
Circulor Ltd.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn GmbH/Brinkmann & Partner
Fraport AG
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba)
Lyft
Riese & Müller
Thyssenkrupp
Work highlights
- Advice on state aid law to Flughafen Frankfurt Hahn GmbH in connection with the insolvency and advice on the implementation of various ongoing legal proceedings.
- Advising Helaba on the financing of 14 battery hybrid vehicles for the Warnow II regional rail transport subnetwork.
- Advising thyssenkrupp on Fleet’s entry into carValoo.
Banking and finance > Lending and borrowing Tier 4
Taylor Wessing focuses on acquisition and corporate financing. Clemens Niedner heads the team, which is also instructed by financial institutions, private equity funds and international companies on project financing and restructuring; these competencies are increasingly tied to ESG matters. Other recent work includes instructions from debt funds and startups in the venture debt financing area.Practice head(s):
Clemens Niedner
Other key lawyers:
Sabine Schomaker; Claus Goedecke; Ulf Gosejacob; Alper Utlu
Testimonials
‘The Taylor Wessing team has a whole range of experienced partners in the area of financing and restructuring with Clemens Niedner, Sabine Schomaker and Ulf Gosejacob. Since they advise both lenders and the borrowers, they know both sides and have a very good understanding of what is (still) acceptable for the other side in the respective situation. This saves unnecessary negotiations and ensures quick and appropriate results.’
Key clients
Bayerische Landesbank
Norddeutsche Landesbank
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen
Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
Deutsche Bank
DZ Bank
Kreissparkasse Biberach
Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nürtingen
Oddo BHF Bank
LFPI European Debt Fund
Cordet Capital Partners
H.I.G. Europe
Borromin Capital Management
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
Nord Holding
VR Equitypartner
WTI
Claret Capital
Vetter Pharma
Global Savings Group
Work highlights
- Advising Vetter Pharma-Fertigung GmbH & Co. KG on the conclusion of a syndicated financing deal amounting to €275 million.
- Advising Borromin Capital in the context of a management buyout on the financing of the investment in Aerotec Europe GmbH and the subsidiary Airplane Equipment & Services AES GmbH.
- Advising the Munich-based shopping rewards company GSG on the financing of the merger with the shopping community Pepper.com.
Capital markets > Equity capital markets Tier 4
Based on its combined capital market and corporate skills, Taylor Wessing assists clients across a broad ECM spectrum, which includes ongoing advice on stock corporation law as well as the preparation of IPOs. This also mirrors practice head Marc-Oliver Kurth's expertise, which includes public takeovers, bond issues and capital increases.Practice head(s):
Marc-Oliver Kurth
Other key lawyers:
Oliver Rothley; Sebastian Beyer
Testimonials
‘Very homogeneous; good cooperation and coverage of matters. Reliable, fast, high quality, diverse.’
‘Fast, resilient, hard-working, technically very good, creative.’
Key clients
Aap Implantate AG
Aroundtown SA
FSA e.V.
Grand City Properties SA
The New Meat Company
M1 Kliniken AG
Bundesministerium der Verteidigung
KPS AG
Quirin Privatbank AG
Allane SE (vormals Sixt Leasing)
Secunet Security Networks AG
Work highlights
- Advising FSA eV and its committees on the restructuring of its subsidiary Noventi Health SE and the provision of an equity financing contribution (including the issuance of a convertible loan for the company).
- Advice on Aroundtown SA’s €1 billion share buyback program.
- Advising Triathlon Holding GmbH on the mandatory offer for shares of Voltabox AG.
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation Tier 4
Various national and international medium-sized companies and large corporations regularly draw upon Taylor Wessing's experience in commercial, insurance and corporate disputes as well as in product liability litigation. In the latter segment, practice head Philipp Behrendt and product liability specialist Henning Moelle are particularly experienced. Moelle also represents high-profile clients from the pharmaceutical industry who, in addition to energy, shareholder and post-M&A conflicts, contribute to the practice's case load.Practice head(s):
Philipp Behrendt
Other key lawyers:
Henning Moelle; Olaf Kranz; Donata von Enzberg
Testimonials
‘A great team, tactically very successful. They always have sound judgment and know how to argue a case in court.’
‘Great staff who work closely with their clients and keep them informed. Responsive and proactive.’
Key clients
AstraZeneca
Bayer
Grünenthal
Friedrich Carl Janssen
SWEDO
Vestas
Work highlights
- Defending AstraZeneca against consumer lawsuits in multiple product liability cases regarding its Covid-19 vaccine.
- Representing Grünenthal: international lead counsel / international coordination of product liability lawsuits in connection with Contergan (thalidomide).
- Advising the former phG of the Sal. Oppenheim Bank (today Deutsche Bank Group) Friedrich Carl Janssen against the bank and D&O insurer (Allianz) in connection with a claim brought by the bank, including legal representation against the bank.
Insurance > Insurance litigation Tier 4
Taylor Wessing specialises in insurance supervision and broger law relevant to sales, as well as reinsurance contract law. Practice head Gunbritt Kammerer-Galahn, who also coordinates the international financial services & insurance group, is particularly well versed in this area. Kammerer-Galahn and the team also focus on advising on cyber risks and D&O damage as well as on the niche area of valuables transport insurance. Claus Peter Knufinke specialises in industrial insurance cases, particularly coverage and recourse procedures. The focus here is on property, fire and construction damage as well as technical insurance. Franz Janssen (including property and default damage as well as aviation liability) retired in September 2022.Practice head(s):
Gunbritt Kammerer-Galahn
Other key lawyers:
Claus Peter Knufinke; Jan Andresen; Leonard Raphael
Key clients
25hours Hotel Company GmbH
AXA Versicherung AG
CHUBB European Group SE
ERGO Group AG
Kommunaler Schadenausgleich (KSA)
Provinzial Versicherung AG
Proxalto Lebensversicherung AG
R+V Re
Work highlights
- Legal representation of CHUBB European Group SE in all property, liability and accident law disputes.
- Ongoing and comprehensive representation and advice to Provinzial Versicherung AG in liability proceedings involving property damage, personal injury and financial loss.
- Legal representation of ERGO Group AG in all legal disputes with former insurance agents.
Private equity > Transactions Tier 4
Taylor Wessing primarily supports transactions in the mid-cap segment and frequently acts across the technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors. Private equity houses and their portfolio companies are regularly advised across locations and practices; cross-border matters are routinely handled with the location in London. The transactional support is complemented by the advice on buy-and-build strategies and management participations. Maria Weiers heads the team since Walter Henle’s retirement in September 2022; Weiers is well versed in buy-outs and exits. Michael Lamsa moved to Gowling WLG in April 2023, where he co-leads the M&A, PE and VC practices.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
AFINUM
Alpina Partners
Balderton Capital
Borromin Capital Fund IV
Cordet Capital Partners
ECM Equity Capital Management
EQT Infrastructure
Equistone
Inflexion
International Chemical Investors Group
NordHolding / Zentrum Gesundheit Gruppe
Oberberg Gruppe
Pinova
Protect Medical Holding GmbH
Sanecum
Trilantic
Work highlights
- Advising International Chemical Investors SE on the acquisition of the Evonik chemical site in Lülsdorf and the associated cyanuric chloride business in Wesseling, North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as inprotec AG.
- Advising EQT on the sale of a minority stake in Global Connect, provider of fiber-optic data communications and data center services, to Mubadala.
- Advising NORD Holding and Zentrums Gesundheit on the acquisition of the REALEYES Group, a premium provider in the field of ophthalmology.
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 4
Taylor Wessing advises industrial companies and public sector clients on land-use planning and environmental compliance and is also regularly involved in administrative proceedings. The team is particularly well versed in emissions control, waste and contaminated sites law, which it applies in industrial construction and expansion projects, among other matters; clients also regularly draw on its expertise in product-related environmental law. While Norbert Kämper primarily acts in approval and plan approval proceedings for commercial and infrastructure projects, Oliver Klöck, who took over the practice management from Kämper in 2023, is adept in regulatory health law. André Lippert (compliance) joined CMS in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Oliver Klöck
Other key lawyers:
Norbert Kämper; Roland Schmidt-Bleker; Walter Potthast
Testimonials
‘Professional appearance of employees and office environment. Rates are always easily accessible.’
‘Walter Potthast: Absolute specialist knowledge. Calm and level-headed way of approaching problems and then solving them professionally.’
Germany > Antitrust Tier 6
Taylor Wessing is experienced in transaction support in connection with merger controls, official antitrust proceedings, antitrust compliance as well as cooperation agreements and internal investigations; Recent instructions pertain to matters in the digital economy and antitrust damages. Marco Hartmann-Rüppel heads the team from Hamburg and is experienced in supporting international transactions and strategic cooperations, where he also covers issues at the interface with IP law. In Düsseldorf, Stephan Manuel Nagel boasts relevant expertise in distribution antitrust law and contract-related antitrust matters.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Marco Hartmann-Rüppel: Extremely service-oriented, clever and pragmatic. Always available. Very pleasant to deal with.’
‘Stephan Manuel Nagel: Availability 24/7, precise, precise elaborations. Outstanding comprehension skills; solution orientation; Practical relevance.’
‘Taylor Wessing is very well positioned overall and works very well in larger projects with experts from other areas. In antitrust law the team has an extremely strong and very well-positioned partner in Marco Hartmann-Rüppel.’
‘Stephan Manuel Nagel: High legal and economic competence, very good understanding of business processes, very good at communicating legal issues and solutions.’
‘Stephan Manuel Nagel offers excellent specialist knowledge, pragmatism and the ability to offer clients the right advice.’
Key clients
Advanced Manufacturing Control Systems AMCS
Alpina Partners
Duisburger Hafen AG
Flink
GetYourGuide
INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL INVESTORS S.E.
MOTORTECH GmbH
Pfeiffer GmbH
Röhm
thyssenkrupp
Triathlon Gruppe
Unilegion
VDDI – Verband der Deutschen Dental-Industrie / GFDI Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Dental-Industrie
VEG
Work highlights
- Ongoing antitrust compliance advice to thyssenkrupp on various topics.
- Competition law advice to GetYourGuide, a global online platform for tourist attractions and travel experiences.
- Advising Flink on antitrust compliance.
Taylor Wessing > Firm Profile
Taylor Wessing is an international law firm – we provide legal advice to the most innovative companies and individuals. We are firmly rooted in our industries and work closely with our clients to solve complex problems and bring ideas and aspirations to life. We work with the world’s largest, most technology-intensive and innovative companies and many government institutions. From emerging start-ups to public sector companies and established multinationals, we support businesses in the technology, life sciences, telecoms, electronics, software, chemicals and automotive industries.
With over 1,200 lawyers in 29 offices in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the USA, we offer integrated legal advice at the highest level. Our German office is one of the largest in the Taylor Wessing network with more than 500 lawyers in our five offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. With offices across Germany, we believe in the power of strong networks and common goals. We work closely with our national and international clients to understand the challenges and transformations they face from both a legal and commercial perspective. We attach great importance to developing innovative legal strategies that are both legally sound and practical to implement.
Our work is characterized by a deep connection with our clients. We see it as our duty not only to provide excellent legal advice, but also to act as pioneers for forward-looking legal solutions. We pride ourselves on getting things done and actively helping our clients to recognize and exploit their opportunities and successfully implement their visions.
Life Sciences & Healthcare:
Our healthcare team brings together renowned specialists from many different practice areas. We support you in transactions as well as in establishing, structuring, continuing and positioning healthcare facilities in the market. We advise medical service providers, in particular hospitals and their owners, medical care centres and large medical practices, health insurance companies, care home operators and other players in the healthcare sector, for example on medical law, employment and commercial law and on all issues relating to operational activities in the healthcare market.
Our main areas of expertise include medical and healthcare law, statutory and private health insurance law, as well as the structuring of co-operations and contracts in these areas.
With one of the largest pharmaceutical teams in Europe, we offer pharmaceutical companies – from global corporations to start-ups – comprehensive expertise to accelerate their growth and maintain their competitive advantage.
Our clients appreciate our pragmatic and strategic advice based on a thorough understanding of the technical, scientific and regulatory environment in which they operate.
We have highly renowned regulatory expertise across Europe, with a particular focus on Germany, the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Austria/CEE, covering all aspects of pharmaceutical and medical device law during the entire product cycle. Our cross-jurisdictional and interdisciplinary EU regulatory team works closely with global pharmaceutical companies, advising them on strategic product promotions in Europe and beyond. Our team frequently conducts cross-border reviews, endeavouring to minimise market access while achieving end-to-end compliance.
Energy and infrastructure
We are proud to be one of the leading law firms in Germany and Europe-wide in the (renewable) energy sector, with extensive operational and regulatory experience and a wealth of detailed knowledge that is essential for the successful planning, implementation and operation of such projects. Taylor Wessing has been active in the renewable energy sector for more than 20 years and has market-leading expertise, inter alia on onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, storage, hydrogen and waste head, hydro and other sources of (renewable) energy.
In 2023, our international team advised on > 110 projects and transactions in the renewable energy and clean tech sectors with a total installed capacity of > 10 GW. This makes us one of the leading international law firms in the renewable energy sector.
We have market-leading expertise, particularly in transactions, power purchase agreements (PPAs), (energy) plant construction and the drafting and negotiation of EPC contracts as well as in securing land, planning and approval and project financing. Our experts in the fields of regulatory energy law and public law are central to our high-quality advice on renewable energy projects. Our full-service approach and extensive experience in all aspects of renewable energy project development, construction, operation, transactions and financing enable us to focus on the most important legal aspects of each project.
Real Estate
As an established part of the integrated ‘Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy’ sector group, advising the real estate industry is one of Taylor Wessing’s most important focus sectors. In addition to the transaction business, we also successfully focus on the integration of real estate law with related legal practices. In addition to the real estate transactions, we advise clients in the area of asset management as the second pillar of our practice area on an ongoing and long-standing basis. The third main pillar is project development (including urban quarter development). Our Real Estate Group covers the entire spectrum of asset classes. In addition to other industry-specific events, our annual presence at the major real estate events MIPIM in Cannes and EXPO REAL in Munich is worthy of special mention. We are a member of several associations, including the ZIA, the Brownfield Association and the GDA, in which we actively contribute and engage our expertise and network.
Technology, Media & Communications
Our Technology, Media and Communications Group is at the forefront of this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector. With a team of international industry specialists, we provide comprehensive legal services to clients across the digital landscape, from global market leaders to innovative start-ups.
Our presence in Europe, Asia and the Middle East makes us a first choice for US companies seeking to expand internationally through acquisitions or foreign investment. We offer expertise in all aspects of business operations, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, employment, IT, intellectual property, real estate, contract law, tax structuring and dispute resolution.
With deep industry knowledge and a commitment to tailored legal solutions, we help clients navigate the complexities of the digital world and achieve their business goals.
Private Wealth
Our Private Wealth Group is distinguished by its expertise and experience in serving the unique needs of high net worth clients. We work with domestic and international family businesses, entrepreneurial families, family offices, high net worth individuals, foundations and overseas trusts, building long-term relationships based on trust and close collaboration.
We provide a full range of legal services tailored to private wealth management. These include corporate and tax structuring, investment and divestment advice, and intergenerational wealth and business succession solutions.
Our team includes leading experts in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, domestic and international asset structuring, real estate, tax and wealth succession. We are committed to delivering tailored legal strategies that protect and enhance our clients’ wealth for generations to come.
Corporate / M&A
In an interconnected world, you need to operate internationally with ease. Local knowledge and an understanding of cultural differences can be a defining factor in the success of a deal. Covering 17 jurisdictions, our team has an outstanding record in cross-border M&A. We solve complicated issues and make your deal a seamless experience.
We can help throughout your business journey. From set-up and early-stage funding to larger investments like private equity and M&A, we act on buy-side and sell-side deals of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s an IPO, public takeover or private M&A, national or international, our extensive commercial experience will help make your transaction a success.
Our people are connected to their clients’ sectors and enjoy working at the forefront of new areas of law and regulation. Our specialist knowledge lets us identify potential challenges before they become issues, de-risk transactions and get you the best outcome possible.
Advising some of the world’s most innovative businesses means we’re widely recognised for our deep expertise in technology, media and communications, life sciences and healthcare, real estate and energy, industrials and private wealth. But we also have a strong background in cross-border M&A, capital markets and corporate restructuring for clients who are reshaping more traditional sectors such as financial services or consumer goods.
Intellectual Property: Trade marks
The focus of the German group is on representing international clients in the development of new products and marketing strategies, the realization, management and safeguarding of their core assets such as trademarks, goodwill and trade secrets as well as in litigation matters for the protection and enforcement of their rights against competitors and product pirates. We advise on international advertising measures and campaigns and are known for our market-leading expertise in green advertising.
Real Estate and Construction: Construction
We advise on all aspects of major projects worldwide throughout their entire life cycle, from pre-contractual planning and development to the negotiation and conclusion of the relevant contracts through to the realisation and implementation of the project, including claims management.
We also represent our clients in legal proceedings in state courts as well as in national and international arbitration proceedings.
In particular, we advise on:
(1) drafting and negotiating contracts in connection with the engineering, design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of large production and manufacturing plants, (2) advising on international standard contracts in plant construction, (3) advising on co-operations (associations and joint ventures) and consortium agreements, (4) contract, amendment and claims management in close co-operation with the project teams, (5) conducting national and international litigation and arbitration proceedings.
Real Estate and Construction: Project Development
We advise on major projects from the planning stage through to completion. In this complex convergence of multi-layered interests, we advise on logistics, the regulatory framework and complex, interlocking contractual structures with a focus on planning, securing approvals, procurement, site option control, financing and documentation. We have comprehensive expertise in energy (infrastructure) projects as well as in the areas of life sciences, healthcare and real estate/construction.
TMT
We are one of the most internationally networked law firms in the fields of technology, media and communications and support companies worldwide – from start-ups to billion-dollar “unicorns”, from foundation to IPO.
We offer expertise in all areas of cyber security, data protection and the IT sector in general. It is essential for TMT to always be up to date with the latest developments in order to actively support clients with new regulations, whether national or international.
Our clients, many of whom have been represented by Taylor Wessing since their inception, include some of the largest technology and media companies in the world, including numerous Silicon Valley pioneers. They particularly value our strategic, tactical and operational technical advice. We advise numerous renowned investors – from leading early-stage funds and major international venture capital firms to corporate investors and sovereign wealth funds.
Our technology, media and communications experts have industry-specific expertise, know-how in disruptive technologies and international connections to investors. This makes us a highly sought-after and reliable partner for innovation leaders in the technology sector.
Our specialised data protection team is proud to be one of the largest in Germany and has more than 20 years of experience in providing excellent data protection advice to medium-sized companies and multinational corporations, especially in the automotive and the health care sectors.
We provide practical, pragmatic, and business-oriented advice in all areas of data protection law.
We are considered to be one of the leading law firms for IT law and data protection law in Germany.
Private Equity: Venture Capital
Our venture capital team is recognised as one of the strongest in Europe, providing comprehensive advice to clients at all stages of their lifecycle, from ‘cradle to liquidity’. Our international presence spans key technology hubs including Silicon Valley, London, Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam. This global reach allows us to see all sides of the investment dialogue, enabling us to understand and prioritise commercial drivers, thereby increasing efficiency in managing transactions.
We represent a wide range of high-profile investors, from prominent early stage funds and leading international venture capital firms to corporate investors and sovereign wealth funds. We also work with many of the world’s most successful early and growth stage companies. Our team has been involved in numerous high-profile investments over the past decade and many of our clients have been with us since their inception, valuing our strategic, tactical and technical advice.
Our deep industry knowledge and extensive experience make us a trusted partner for venture capital investments, helping our clients achieve their business goals and drive innovation.
Trade and Distribution : Trade, Distribution and Logistics
Our Commercial Agreements and Distribution practice is one of the market leaders. We advise our clients on all aspects of commercial and distribution law, optimise contracts and minimise risks. Above all, we offer practical solutions.
Current key advisory topics include:
- the massive statutory regulation of technical and safety-related requirements for products (“statutory product requirements”, “CE mark” etc.)
- price adjustments and other challenges of long supply chains in a globalised world
- the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (valid since 2023 for companies with more than 3,000 employees / from 2024 for companies with more than 1,000 employees in Germany)
- the new competition law for distribution agreements, the EU Vertical Block Exemption Regulation (valid since 1 June 2022), which generally gives suppliers more leeway in the design of their distribution networks and agreements
We support our clients in their operational business – from drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and assisting with their implementation (in particular in the event of defects/product errors) to representing them in national and international court and arbitration proceedings. We also offer strategic advice, for example assisting our clients with market entries as well as the restructuring of existing and the setting up of new distribution systems.
Main Contacts
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Managing Partner | Olaf Kranz | ||
Member of the Management Board | Robert Wethmar | ||
Member of the Management Board | Marc André Gimmy | ||
Member of the Management Board | Marc-Oliver Kurth | ||
Member of the Management Board | Sabine Schomaker |
Lawyer Profiles
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Dr Wiebke Baars | Wiebke is a trademark lawyer specialising in advice and litigation in the… | View Profile | |
Carsten Bartholl | Partner Carsten Bartholl heads up Taylor Wessing’s international Energy & Infrastructure Group.… | View Profile | |
Dr Philipp Behrendt, LL.M. (UNSW) | Partner Philipp Behrendt heads up the German Disputes & Investigations Group of… | View Profile | |
Johannes Callet, Lic. en Droit | Partner & Head of Practice Area Commercial Real Estate | Berlin Johannes… | View Profile | |
Dr Anja Fenge, LL.M. (Edinburgh) | Partner | Hamburg Anja advises German and foreign investors, particularly regulated funds… | View Profile | |
Dr Axel Frhr. von dem Bussche, LL.M. (L.S.E.), CIPP/E | Partner Axel Freiherr von dem Bussche is a specialist lawyer for information… | View Profile | |
Dr Marco Hartmann-Rüppel, Dipl.-Volkswirt | Partner Marco Hartmann-Rüppel is head of the Competition, EU & Trade Practice… | View Profile | |
Dr Martin Heidrich, LL.M. (FRA – School of Finance & Mgnt.) | Partner Martin Heidrich is an expert in restructuring and insolvency law. He… | View Profile | |
Dr Oliver Kirschner | Partner Oliver Kirschner is a member of the M&A and Private Equity… | View Profile | |
Dr Martin Knaup, LL.B. | Partner Martin is Co-Head of the Compliance Practice Group at Taylor Wessing in Germany.… | View Profile | |
Dieter Lang, LL.M.Eur. | Partner Dieter is a specialist lawyer for administrative law with a decade-long… | View Profile | |
Jennifer Maiworm | Salary Partnerin Jennifer Maiworm is specialised in national and international banking and… | View Profile | |
Dr Janina Pochhammer | Partner Janina heads our Practice Group Projects, Energy & Infrastructure. Janina advises… | View Profile | |
Dr Tobias Schelinski | Partner Tobias Schelinski is a specialist lawyer for information technology law and… | View Profile | |
Jasmin Schlee | Senior Associate Jasmin Schlee is a member of the Corporate Practice Area… | View Profile | |
Dr Carsten Schulz | Partner Carsten Schulz heads up the German Technology, Media & Communications Sector… | View Profile | |
Timo Stellpflug | Partner Timo Stellpflug is partner and member of the Practice Area Projects,… | View Profile | |
Dr Thorsten Troge | Partner Thorsten advises on all aspects of intellectual property and competition law.… | View Profile | |
Robert Wethmar, LL.M. (NYU) | Partner Robert Wethmar advises on national and cross-border M&A transactions as well… | View Profile | |
Dr Dirk Wieddekind | Partner Dirk Wieddekind advises on all aspects of intellectual property law, both… | View Profile | |
Dr Jens Wolf | Partner Jens Wolf heads up the Venture-Capital Group of Taylor Wessing in… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
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Diversity and inclusion at Taylor Wessing
In order for our employees to be successful, we promote a culture of inclusion in which we can work in harmony with our values, learn from each other and develop. Our corporate culture is characterised by mutual respect and appreciation for each individual.
Regardless of gender, marital status, sexual identity, disability, age, religion or origin, we offer equal career opportunities and make it possible to combine work, family and leisure time through part-time work, home office and sabbaticals. We endeavour to drive forward new and effective initiatives in order to achieve our goals as quickly as possible.
Equal opportunities for men and women
20 % of our partners are women (as of 2022). We are committed to increasing the number of female partners in the coming years. We are making good progress in a number of areas of law and sharing best practice across all areas of our firm.
We support women to develop in leadership positions. We have an international programme for female leaders that provides a forum for our partners to network and learn from each other as they develop their practice.
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24th May 2024 Taylor Wessing, a leading international law firm, is proud to announce its legal advisory role in facilitating the acquisition of HYDRO Systems KG by Rhinestahl Corporation, marking a significant milestone in the aviation industry.Taylor Wessing advises PARQ energy on a bridge loan from Kommunalkredit Austria AG for a photovoltaic project
16th May 2024 Under the lead management of Hamburg partner Carsten Bartholl, the international law firm Taylor Wessing provided comprehensive legal advice to PARQ energy,Green hydrogen: Taylor Wessing advises existing investors on €500 million financing of Sunfire
6th March 2024 Taylor Wessing has advised Eurazeo Global Investor, Aster Energy Ventures, SF Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG and Inven Capital on the Series E financing round of the German electrolysis company Sunfire GmbH.Car subscription pioneer newly on board: Taylor Wessing advises FAAREN Group on the entry of Fleetpool founder Gert Schaub
26th February 2024 Gert Schaub, founder of Fleetpool GmbH, has entered the FAAREN Group GmbH ("FAAREN") as an investor and will support the software provider for subscription solutions in the vehicle sector as a strategic consultant and board advisor in the future.Taylor Wessing advises Sunday Natural on the sale of a stake to CVC
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10th January 2024 Under the leadership of Hamburg partners Carsten Bartholl, Dr. Tillmann Pfeifer and Dr. Janina Pochhammer,Taylor Wessing advises Q_PERIOR on takeover by Wavestone
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14th August 2023 International law firm Taylor Wessing advises the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas on drafting and negotiation of the project contracts for the offshore wind farm "Baltic Power".Taylor Wessing advised MLP Group on the next bond issue
30th November 2021 The Warsaw team of the international law firm Taylor Wessing provided comprehensive legal advice to MLP Group S.A., one of the leading developers of logistics and production space, in connection with the public offering of bonds for EUR 20 million and their introduction to trading on the alternative market Catalyst.Legal Briefings
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Introduction Our society is becoming increasingly interconnected and digital. At the same time, cyberattacks are constantly increasing and headlines about successful cyberattacks appear in the media on a daily basis. In its latest report on the state of IT security in Germany, the Federal Cyber Security Authority (BSI) notes an overall increase in cyberattacks, as …
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