ARQIS frequently advises on restructuring and conversions of companies across various sectors, while its expertise also includes corporate aspects of M&A transactions and post-M&A disputes. The client base includes German as well as leading Japanese companies and banks who receive advice on their German business via the firm's Japan desk; the main contact is Shigeo Yamaguchi (focus on M&A, corporate and commercial law), who jointly heads the practice with Jörn-Christian Schulze, who focuses on M&A, private equity and venture capital. Thomas Chwalek, who also has experience in private equity, M&A and venture capital, made partner in January 2023.
Testimonials
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'Jörn-Christian Schulze: A top lawyer who knows how to combine practical challenges of companies with legal requirements on a personal and friendly level. He finds a solution for everything. His negotiating skills and know-how are very good. His team is consistently top.'
'The ARQIS team always works in a very solution-oriented manner and close to the customer. Our special requirements and wishes are always taken into account. The implementation always follows practical ideas.'