German companies and stock corporations across various industries instruct Heuking to assist with group restructuring and corporate governance issues as well as with ongoing corporate issues and annual general meetings. Most recently, the team advised several listed companies on these matters. The practice group is headed by Thorsten Kuthe, who recently assisted listed shareholders on annual general meetings, and Jörg Schewe, who focuses on M&A, PE and VC. The team expanded its advisory expertise in stock corporation and SE law in September 2024 with the addition of Timo Piller from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Testimonials
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- 'Very responsive team, fees meet expectations.'
- 'Alexander Schott: A very professional and responsive partner.'
'From the very first contact, the staff at Heuking were very friendly and helpful. Inquiries were always answered quickly and competently. The team demonstrated extensive expertise in the area of corporate law and explained complex issues in an understandable way. The professionalism and commitment of the entire team were impressive. I can recommend Heuking without reservation.'
'The team is very available, thinks outside the box and comes up with targeted suggestions to complete the topics/deals efficiently.'
'Boris Dürr and Christian Schild: Very committed, competent and always develop good and effective solutions.'
'Alexander Schott: Always available and approachable for us.'
'Outstanding expertise and outstanding service.'
'Very well-equipped interdisciplinary team, depending on the topic and question, the appropriate key contact is available at all times, full service support and available at all times, always objective assessments of the situation reflecting all sides and possibilities - simply a perfect team!'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thorsten Kuthe, Jörg Schewe