Dr. Matthias Weiss is General Counsel with Scholz Group, leading Legal, M&A, Restructuring, Insurance, IP, and the Board Office. Admitted to the bars in Germany, England & Wales, he ensures that legal strategy is a core enabler of business stability, value creation, and long-term growth.

With a proven track record in M&A, restructuring, and distressed transactions, Dr. Weiss has led cross-border deals, divestments, and corporate reorganizations. He plays a key role in navigating special situations, structuring transactions, and mitigating risk in high-stakes scenarios. His ability to balance legal risk, financial strategy, and execution ensures businesses remain resilient and positioned for growth.

Dr. Weiss leverages legal leadership to drive value creation, operational execution, and AI-enabled efficiencies. As a sought-after conversation partner and speaker on AI, he shares insights on AI’s role in legal and business transformation and leads high-level discussions on AI-driven efficiency and strategic execution.

He applies a liquid leadership style, fostering adaptability, collaboration, and agility. He enables his teams to respond quickly to challenges, align legal strategy with business objectives, and execute restructurings that strengthen corporate structures and improve operational performance. He is committed to developing top-tier talent, ensuring that high-performing teams are equipped to drive transformation and deliver long-term value.

He has successfully steered high-risk disputes, cybersecurity challenges, and regulatory shifts, ensuring governance frameworks actively protect business value.

His focus is on transforming companies through strategic restructurings, operational improvements, and leadership development. He has built and retained high-performing teams, driving complex M&A transactions and value-driven transformations that enhance long-term business performance.

With a focus on AI, restructuring, and business transformation, Dr. Weiss brings a pragmatic, execution-driven approach to legal leadership. His ability to navigate complexity, manage change, and drive transformation makes him a driving force in corporate restructuring, legal strategy, and business leadership.