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German companies and investors from the energy, logistics, retail and technology sectors often rely on Kümmerlein's expertise in small-cap M&A transactions and instruct the team to advise on share and participation sales, add-on acquisitions, joint ventures, distressed M&A and insolvency-related transactions. The team is jointly led by Joachim Gores, who routinely advises corporations and medium-sized companies on cross-border transactions, Stefan Heutz, who assists PE investors and family offices with divestitures and reorganisations, and transaction and restructuring expert Sebastian Longrée. Jan-Felix Wickermann made partner in January 2024 and complements the M&A offering with expertise in commercial, contract and corporate law.
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Testimonials

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  • 'High level of professional competence and strongly connected with the region's medium-sized businesses.'

  • 'High quality services paired with down-to-earthness and a focus on essentials.'

  • 'The team consists of highly qualified and experienced lawyers who have extensive knowledge and practical experience in their respective fields.'

  • 'The firm stands out from other firms by not only offering excellent legal services, but also by being clearly client-focused.'

  • 'Stefan Heutz: Has a deep and comprehensive understanding of corporate law, including M&A transactions, corporate structuring and compliance issues. He takes the time to understand his clients' specific needs and objectives and to develop bespoke solutions. His skills and commitment make him a valued and trusted partner.'

  • 'Good team. There is a specialist for every department; always available to the client.'

  • 'They are extremely committed to the client, are open and honest, have very in-depth specialist knowledge and are highly intelligent.'

Key clients

  • AH Holding
  • Bencis Capital Partners
  • Deutsche Lufthansa AG
  • Fahrzeugwerke LUEG AG
  • Fripa Papierfabrik Albert Friedrich KG
  • KRUSE-Gruppe
  • Novum Capital
  • opta data Gruppe
  • p:os handels GmbH
  • Rhenus SE & Co. KG

Work highlights

Advising p:os handels GmbH on the acquisition of rights to the 'Römertopf' brand from insolvent Römertopf companies.
Advising the shareholders of ZETCON Ingenieure GmbH on the sale to listed Canadian company Stantec Inc..
Advising Rhenus SE & Co. KG on the acquisition of Setlog Holding AG.

Lawyers

Practice head

Joachim Gores; Stefan Heutz; Sebastian Longrée

Other key lawyers

Maximilian Schauf; Patric Sondermann; Jan-Felix Wickermann