The team at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP around practice head and transaction expert Sven Greulich is regularly instructed by investors, start-ups and technology companies across the entire value chain of VC matters, such as early financing rounds and US flips as well as other financing instruments, cooperation agreements and exits, including IPOs. He is supported in this by senior associate Michael Gläsner, who joined the team from Raue in April 2023; he advises start-ups and investors on financing rounds and also covers various corporate law issues. Thomas Schmid (VC, PE, M&A, capital markets and corporate law) moved to SNP Schlawien Partnerschaft MBB in January 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Broad and deep specialist knowledge and always available, with a solution-oriented approach.'

  • 'For me, Christoph Rödter is one of the best lawyers in the field of venture/growth in Germany.'

  • 'Good accessibility, practical, solution-oriented, very good market knowledge.'

  • 'Very pragmatic and knowledgeable advice.'

  • 'Sven Greulich in particular has extensive experience in the area of ​​venture capital.'

  • 'Very quick response time and very high quality of work.'

  • 'Christoph Rödter: Extremely competent, constantly looking for solutions, communicating directly and available at any time.'

  • 'Dr. Sven Greulich is one of the best lawyers we have met. His ability to communicate is only surpassed by his legal know-how and humor. Sven is always there and provides neutral and open advice on all topics. He's exactly the kind of lawyer one wants as a founder.'

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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Sven Greulich

Other key lawyers

Christoph Rödter, Johannes Rüberg, Carsten Bernauer, Michael Gläsner