GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB > Cologne, Germany > Firm Profile
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB Offices
KENNEDYPLATZ 2
50679 COLOGNE
Germany
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB > The Legal 500 Rankings
Restructuring and insolvency > Insolvency Tier 1
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB offers longstanding expertise in insolvency and restructuring proceedings. Gerrit Hölzle is well versed in insolvency administration and regularly acts as an administrator,trustee and leads in self-administration proceedings (this is also the focus of Holger Leichtle ), while the head of the restructuring practice, Christian Bärenz, primarily advises on complex, cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters as well as insolvency-related M&A and PE transactions. Torsten Martini (previously at Leonhardt Rattunde) joined the team in April 2023 and regularly acts as an insolvency administrator, trustee and chief restructuring officer. Companies, creditors, investors and clients in crisis benefit from Thorsten Bieg's expertise in insolvency and restructuring law in crisis situations.Practice head(s):
Christian Bärenz; Gerrit Hölzle
Other key lawyers:
Holger Leichtle; Torsten Martini; Thorsten Bieg; Jörg Nerlich
Testimonials
‘Excellent specialist knowledge. The team acts as a team. Usually several colleagues are involved who also take part in telephone conferences as a team and then later coordinate internally, so that the solutions presented are not the opinion of a single lawyer, but rather those who are able to work in a team and therefore have a high probability of being correct in practice.’
‘Holger Leichtle: An outstanding insolvency administrator with particular strengths in automotive and ESUG proceedings.’
‘Thorsten Bieg: An outstanding insolvency administrator with particular strengths in options analysis.’
‘Torsten Martini: An outstanding insolvency administrator with particular strengths in ESUG proceedings.’
Key clients
Leoni AG
Green City
Kommunale Gesellschafter der KSBG (mittelbar STEAG)
Deutsche Lichtmiete
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
KEHAG Energiehandel GmbH
SCP Group und x+bricks S.A.
SOL Capital Management GmbH, Wien
SMA Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Zenloop
Work highlights
- Advising Leoni AG on various legal issues in the area of distressed M&A and divestment.
- Advice on the sale of the operational business of Green City AG by its insolvency administrator. The buyer is the French Qair International SAS.
- Advising thyssenkrupp Marine Systems on the acquisition of the shipyard in Wismar from the insolvency administrator of MV Werften Wismar.
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 1
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB is led by practice head Christian Bärenz (restructuring) and Gerrit Hölzle (insolvency administration) and supports companies, strategic investors as well as private equity and hedge funds in financial restructuring, restructuring projects according to StaRUG as well as in self-administration. Bärenz’s restructuring expertise is regularly drawn on in large company restructurings and insolvencies as well as in insolvency-related private equity matters and M&A transactions. Hölzle is well versed in self-administration proceedings and boasts industry expertise in the automotive, energy, services and trade sectors. Martin Stockhausen and Helmut Balthasar are experienced in distressed M&A and divestments.Practice head(s):
Christian Bärenz; Gerrit Hölzle
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Leoni AG
Green City
Kommunale Gesellschafter der KSBG (mittelbar STEAG)
Deutsche Lichtmiete
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
KEHAG Energiehandel GmbH
SCP Group und x+bricks S.A.
SOL Capital Management GmbH, Wien
SMA Metalltechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Zenloop
Work highlights
- Advising LEONIE AG on various legal issues in the area of distressed M&A and divestment.
- Advising the municipal shareholders of KSBG (indirectly STEAG) on financial restructuring including the establishment of a trust.
Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 2
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB comprehensively covers real estate law and offers transaction support across various asset classes as well as the advice on tenancy agreements and asset management. Another focus is on project developments, including acquisition and construction-related support. Silvio Sittner heads the practice and specialises in transaction and project development work, where he routinely acts on behalf of national and international investors.Practice head(s):
Silvio Sittner
Other key lawyers:
Markus Heider; Christoph Mönig; Sergio Binkowski; Daniel Seibt
Testimonials
‘GÖRG’s Hamburg real estate law team around Christoph Mönig and Sergio Binkowski is extremely well networked in the market, which is very helpful in individual projects. The lawyers are technically excellent. Their reputation is excellent.’
‘Christoph Mönig is technically outstanding. We have been working exclusively with him and his team on real estate law issues ever since we met him. He understands our concerns, also thinks economically, is extremely precise in legal matters and very skilful in negotiations.’
‘The structured, goal-oriented and pleasant personalities should be particularly highlighted.’
Key clients
Addvalue Capital GmbH / Paladin Immobilien GmbH & Co. KG
Ampega
d.i.i. Deutsche Invest Immobilien AG
DFI Real Estate Management GmbH & Co. KG
Edmond de Rothschild REIM
Gewobag Wohnungsbau AG
H&W Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
HanseMerkur Grundvermögen AG
HIE Hamburg Invest
HIH Invest Real Estate GmbH / HIH Real Estate GmbH
HUK-COBURG
Jargonnant Partners Group
La Française
Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf
Landeshauptstadt Wiesbaden
LUWIN Real Estate
Metropol Immobilien Gruppe
Mileway
Real I.S. AG
Solaris Immobilien GmbH
Sparkasse KölnBonn
VALUES Real Estate
Wealthcap
Work highlights
- Advising Ampega Asset Management GmbH on the acquisition of the FORUM office and retail building in Berlin for an affiliated group company. The seller is Aeromont Capital.
- Advising HanseMerkur Grundvermögens AG on behalf of one of its special funds on the acquisition of the Medical Science Center north of Hamburg Airport by way of a forward deal. The seller of the mixed-use property is the Hamburg project developer AUG. PRIEN.
- Ongoing advice to Real IS AG in the area of tenancy law and real estate transactions, for example the sale of the Netzwerk office property in Regensburg.
Corporate and M&A > M&A
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB advises domestic and foreign medium-sized companies and financial investors on small and mid-cap M&A transactions, including public takeovers and joint ventures on both buyer and seller side. Bernt Paudtke has particular expertise in M&A and venture capital transactions in the energy and healthcare sectors and jointly heads the corporate law/M&A/tax department with Tobias Fenck, who assists clients from the healthcare and technology sectors. Philipp Grzimek (M&A for investors, family businesses and private clients) joined from Norton Rose Fulbright, while Tobias Riehtmüller (corporate finance) and Markus Söhnchen (M&A, including post-M&A disputes, private equity and venture capital) joined from GSK Stockmann in May and August 2023, respectively.Practice head(s):
Bernt Paudtke; Tobias Fenck
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The contacts are always available and quick to reach.’
‘The tasks are processed exceptionally quickly. The recommendations are clear and specific after considering all alternatives. Internal, interdisciplinary collaboration is always helpful and in the interests of the client.’
‘Always and always reliably on point and always approachable.’
‘An all-round professional, goal-oriented and personally pleasant work.’
Key clients
AddApptr-Gruppe
Alliance Automotive Group
AVIA Gruppe
Bluegem
con|energy AG
Corestate Capital Advisors GmbH
dp polar GmbH
Ekosem-Agrar AG
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
GBC Gruppe
Green City AG
GreenCom Networks AG
HUK-COBURG
Ingo Maurer Designer GmbH & Co. KG
Interzero
Oberberg Gruppe
Öhmi AG
sepago GmbH
SOL Capital Management GmbH
TorAlarm
Ufenau Capital Partners AG
Veolia
Verimi GmbH
Verlagsgruppe Delius Klasing
Zeitfracht Gruppe
Work highlights
- Advising HUK-COBURG on the acquisition of 25.1% in the pitstop workshop chain.
- Advising Veolia on the complex takeover of the Hofmann group of companies.
- Advising Bluegem on its investment in Petromax Group.
Industry focus > Energy Tier 3
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB comprehensively advises international investors, the public sector and energy companies on project developments and transactions. The team’s strengths also include regulatory advice, including in connection with alternative marketing and energy supply concepts, e-mobility and the production of alternative fuels. The advice focuses on renewable energies, including solar, PV and wind energy, as well as on grid expansion matters. Co-head Thoralf Herbold is experienced in regulatory project planning, structuring and development and also jointly advises on transactions with co-head Achim Compes. Compes has additional experience in investment projects, energy supply contracts and joint ventures.Practice head(s):
Thoralf Herbold; Achim Compes
Other key lawyers:
Wibke Schumacher; Liane Thau; Ilka Mainz
Testimonials
‘Very experienced and pragmatic team.’
‘We regularly instruct Görg on German transactions in the onshore and PV sectors, both for development projects and for projects that are already in operation.’
‘Thoralf Herbold is very pragmatic with great industry knowledge and practical, precise recommendations. Exceptionally good internal coordination.’
‘Ilka Mainz: Good market knowledge, very fast response times and efficient coordination; good negotiator.’
‘Very easy to contact, in-depth understanding of the practice, clear communication.’
‘Ilka Mainz offers relevant, specific expertise that can be easily applied to the matter at hand. She is friendly and competent and explains legal matters in an understandable way to a layperson.’
Key clients
Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr
CEE Group
DHL Express
DPDHL
EB – Sustainable Investment Management GmbH
Energiewerke Hamburg GmbH / Gasnetz Hamburg
Global Tech I Offshore Wind GmbH
Green City
Land Brandenburg (Landesamt für Bergbau, Geologie und Rohstoffe)
NaGa Solar
Sächsisches Oberbergamt / Freistaat Sachsen
Schmeing Energy Holding GmbH
Trianel
WP Altdorfer Wald GmbH
Allgäuer Überlandwerke GmbH
Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
STEAG / KSBG Kommunale Beteiligungsgesellschaft GmbH & CO. KG
Windreich-Gruppe
Encavis AG
Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing Tier 3
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB supports financial institutions, companies and start-ups with a cross-practice approach in national and cross-border IT and business process outsourcing projects. The team assists with traditional contract law, employment law, data protection as well as regulatory issues pertaining to the finance and insurance sectors. Florian Schmitz heads the practice and comprehensively advises on IT, outsourcing and digitisation.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Pleasant cooperation, pragmatic advice.’
‘Florian Schmitz and his team are great.’
Key clients
Deutsche Bank AG
Deutsche Telekom AG/T-Systems International GmbH
European XFEL
Greencom Networks GmbH
HELLA Gruppe
HUK-COBURG
Samsung Electronics
Ufenau Capital Partners
X1F Gruppe
Work highlights
- Advising T-Systems on the long-term partnership with Google Cloud to introduce sovereign cloud solutions.
- Advising the HELLA Group on the partial realignment of its IT, including supporting a tender for outsourcing/SAP services.
- Advising MYTY Group AG on investments in the norisk Group and the Strichpunkt design agency.
Public sector > Commercial administrative law Tier 3
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB has expertise in dispute resolution, which is reflected in its representation of ministries and governments at state to federal level and predominantly addresses constitutional issues. Practice head Marc Schüffner regularly assists public sector clients with matters relating to their commercial legislative and regulatory activities and also has expertise in gambling, higher education and health law. Environmental and energy law advice represents another focus; in this context, the team advises on infrastructure projects as well as state aid and funding law, among other matters.Practice head(s):
Marc Schüffner
Other key lawyers:
Henning Wendt
Key clients
Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales
Land Brandenburg – Landesamt für Verbraucherschutz, Arbeitsschutz und Gesundheit
Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Technische Hochschule Wildau
Vulkan Energiewirtschaft Oderbrücke GmbH
Work highlights
- Representation of the Federal Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs in several test cases before the state social courts regarding the reimbursement of federal funds paid to municipalities for basic security for job seekers (Hartz IV).
- Advising and representing the Brandenburg State Office for Consumer Protection, Occupational Safety and Health in regulatory measures against pharmaceutical wholesaler Lunapharm Deutschland GmbH.
- Representation of the state government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in model constitutional complaint proceedings brought by a wind turbine operator against the MV Citizens and Community Participation Act before the MV State Constitutional Court and the Federal Constitutional Court.
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 3
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB's broad team advises clients across the entire spectrum of environmental and planning law and, in addition to companies from the energy sector, particularly often assists public sector players with planning law issues related to infrastructure projects. In this context, practice head Christoph Riese, who is considered an expert in energy law, and planning lawyer Kersten Wagner-Cardenal primarily act as project managers; besides its comprehensive public law advice, clients can also rely on the team's expertise in declaratory proceedings, environmental law review proceedings and litigation. Furthermore, Ferdinand Kuchler comprehensively advises on urban planning.Practice head(s):
Christoph Riese
Other key lawyers:
Kersten Wagner-Cardenal; Ferdinand Kuchler; Thomas Christner; Ulrich Ramsauer
Testimonials
‘Quick understanding of technical problems.‘
‘Reliable, plausible reasoning.’
Key clients
Brandenburger Landesamt für Bergbau, Geologie und Rohstoffe
Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie
Carl Eichhorn KG Wellpappenwerke
Cölner Hofbräu P. Josef Früh KG
E.ON Energy Projects GmbH
EWE AG
Energie- und Wasserversorgung Bonn
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg
Froneri Schöller Produktion GmbH
Früh Brauerei
Gaskraftwerk Leipheim GmbH & Co. KG
Gemeinde Alfter
Gemeinde Timmendorfer Strand
Hamburg Port Authority AöR
Hamburger Behörde für Wirtschaft Verkehr und Innovation
Koehler Renewable Energy GmbH
Landesregierung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Niedersächsische Landesbehörde für Straßenbau und Verkehr
Nottenkämper GmbH
Papierfabrik Niederauer Mühle GmbH
Rhein-Sieg GmbH
SWB Energie- und Wasserversorgung Bonn/Rhein-Sieg GmbH
Stadt Elsdorf
Stadt Eschborn
Stadt Jülich
Stadtentwicklungsgesellschaft Wiesbaden mbH
Städtische Werke Energie + Wärme GmbH
Sächsisches Oberbergamt
Trianel Windpark Gande GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Legal representation of the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency in environmental damage litigation against Butendiek offshore wind farm.
- Environmental law assessment of existing power plants and old locations for EWE AG, especially with regard to contaminated sites and liability.
- Comprehensive public law advice and project development advice for Gaskraftwerk Leipheim GmbH & Co. KG on the development and implementation of a 600 MW gas power plant.
Public sector > Public procurement Tier 3
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB's mainstays include awards in connection with large infrastructure and urban development projects and, increasingly, health digitalisation projects. The team, which primarily acts for contracting authorities, includes federal and state ministries as well as cities, municipalities and public institutions among its client base and advises them on the structuring and implementation of complex procurement procedures as well as on various privatisation projects, remunicipalisation projects and PPPs. Practice head Jan Scharf is particularly experienced in managing tenders in the real estate sector, while Kai-Uwe Schneevogl is primarily responsible for infrastructure and industrial tenders. Heiko Hofmann is considered an expert on PPPs in the waste sector.Practice head(s):
Jan Scharf
Other key lawyers:
Kai-Uwe Schneevogl; Heiko Hofmann; Jan Peter Müller; Oliver Jauch; Alexander Pustal
Key clients
FRAPORT AG
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg
JEN Jülicher Entsorgungsgesellschaft für Nuklearanlagen mbH
Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf
Stadt Frankfurt am Main
Stadt Rüsselsheim
Breitband Main-Kinzig GmbH
Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren
Main-Kinzig Kreis
Work highlights
- Advising Fraport AG on a corporate power purchase agreement with Karlsruhe-based EnBW AG regarding the purchase of wind energy.
- Comprehensive advice on public procurement and state aid law, as well as related real estate law and strategic contract law advice for the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and its authorities, in particular the tax authority and the authority for the environment, climate, energy and agriculture.
- Advising the Jülich disposal company for nuclear plants mbH on procurement law.
Banking and finance > Fintech Tier 4
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB's fintech experts regularly cooperate across practices and advise on transactions, mergers, outsourcing and IT projects as well as regulatory issues. The latter is a key strength of Matthias Terlau and frequently called upon by startups, financial services providers and banks in the context of product developments and launches, BaFin licensing procedures as well as cooperation agreements. Interfacing capital markets, banking supervisory and corporate law matters are covered by Tobias Riethmüller (previously at GSK Stockmann); he joined the team in May 2023 and is well versed in advising on digital financing platforms and blockchain-related matters.Practice head(s):
Matthias Terlau
Other key lawyers:
Michael Heise; Florian Schmitz; Tobias Riethmüller
Testimonials
‘The team around Matthias Terlau is very competent and friendly to deal with.’
‘Matthias Terlau is top expert in payment services law and a walking encyclopedia. He answers complex legal questions straight away and is a popular contact.’
‘Very practical and solution-oriented approach with outstanding expertise.’
‘The expertise in the areas of corporate law and BaFin regulation is fantastic.’
‘In addition to the extensive technical know-how, Görg always impresses with their way of working. No matter what deadline, no matter how many stakeholders are involved, no matter how many countries and jurisdictions, Görg’s team is always ahead.’
‘No matter how hectic things get, they always remain calm and objective. I’ve never heard of a deadline, no matter how short, not being met.’
‘Görg has become a trustworthy partner, without whom we would not have gotten through the years so successfully.’
‘When it comes to BaFin regulatory issues, no one compares to Matthias Terlau. He is knowledgeable regarding regulation, so one always gets perfectly researched answers, and despite his much sought-after technical expertise, he responds very fast.’
Key clients
Berliner Sparkasse / Landesbank Berlin
Deutsche Bank AG
Landesbank Berlin
Moss GmbH
paydirekt GmbH
Riverty GmbH
Samsung Electronics GmbH
S-Kreditpartner / Sparkassen Gruppe
Verimi GmbH
WEAT Electronic Datenservice GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Moss GmbH on BaFin licensing matters pertaining to e-money.
- Advising the S-Kreditpartner/Sparkassengruppe on the launch of the new FlexiGeld product.
- Advising Verimi GmbH on its merger with the ID service Yes.
Germany > Employment Tier 4
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB's expertise covers both restructuring and reorganisation, including the conception and negotiation of reconciliation of interests and social plans, as well as classic areas of employment law. However, alongside its transactional support, the group's advice on temporary employment as well as collective bargaining and works constitution law form part of its core competencies. Thomas Bezani, Dirk Freihube and practice head Ulrich Fülbier are also experienced in litigation; Fülbier is increasingly applying his forensic skills in connection with compliance violations. This offering is complemented by expertise in advising governing bodies, company pension schemes as well as insolvency-related issues and social security law. In May 2023 Alexander Insam (mediation, remuneration) joined as equity partner and Martin Hörtz (compliance, deployment of external personnel) as local partner from GSK Stockmann.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Regarded law firm with high professionalism.’
‘Very competent and goal-oriented. Good teamwork.’
‘Strong team that not only has legal expertise but also focuses on practical implementation.’
‘Ralf Hottgenroth: High solution orientation combined with pragmatic approaches and a good eye for what is possible; is accepted in/by business as an expert and partner on an equal footing; extremely committed, always available.’
‘Marcus Richter: Always available for us and quick callback. Very competent and quick to implement. Some contracts could be made available as drafts in a very short time.’
‘Excellent know-how, extremely competent and capable lawyers.’
‘Competent, reliable, pleasant and friendly. The best I know.’
Key clients
HUK-COBURG
Nexans
RUBIX
Select World
Superior Industries Production Germany GmbH
VELUX Deutschland GmbH
Deutsche Post
Hologic Group
Lufthansa Global Tele Sales GmbH
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Commerzbank AG mit Tochtergesellschaften
LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH
Hollister, Inc.
Honda-Gruppe
Landesbank Hessen Thüringen (Helaba)
SMBC Bank EU AG
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ)
Work highlights
- Advising HUK-COBURG on employment law related to its investment in the pitstop workshop chain.
- Taking over all employment law advice for VELUX Deutschland GmbH’s companies in Germany (over 1,000 employees).
- Supporting Thermo Fisher Scientific in the nationwide management of various decision-making procedures on issues of co-determination of the works council within matrix organizations.
Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 4
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB advises on pharmacy, pharmaceutical, medical device and hospital law and is regularly instructed by health insurance companies, private and public clinics, nursing care facilities, pharmacies, medical device manufacturers and investors. The regulatory segment is led by co-head Marc Schüffner (Berlin), while co-head John-Patrick Bischoff (Hamburg) is well versed in healthcare-related transactions. The latter area was further strengthened with the arrival of Markus Söhnchen in August 2023 (previously co-practice head at GSK Stockmann). The interdisciplinary approach also covers interfacing real estate, corporate, procurement, IP and employment law matters.Practice head(s):
Marc Schüffner; John-Patrick Bischoff
Other key lawyers:
Katja Kuck; Markus Söhnchen
Testimonials
‘Very strong combined knowledge of corporate and medical law.’
‘Easy accessibility of the partners combined with a high level of competence and flexibility in difficult legal questions.’
‘Absolutely error-free work, great care and excellent adherence to deadlines.’
‘Excellent professional team that works together excellently and coordinates excellently in the interests of the client. Direct partner support avoids inefficiencies and issues are dealt with extremely efficiently.’
‘Very good, committed team. Friendly, approachable and rather amicable and yet serious and well-founded.’
‘A team with role model character.’
Key clients
amedes Medizinische Dienstleistungen GmbH
Carl-Thiem-Klinikum Cottbus gGmbH
Endoprothesenregister Deutschland GmbH
Gemeinsamer Bundesausschuss
Heidekreis-Klinikum gGmbH
Heidelberg Pharma AG
Hologic-Gruppe
Insulet Corporation
Landesamt für Arbeitsschutz, Verbraucherschutz und Gesundheit (LAVG) des Landes Brandenburg
Livica GmbH
Main-Kinzig-Kreis (MKK)
Morphosys AG
Oberbergkliniken
PubliCare GmbH
Rentschler Biopharma SE
Schmerzzentrum Berlin / Schmerzklinik Berlin
SCPI Pierval Santé
SMH Schnelle medizinische Hilfe GmbH
TERTIANUM Seniorenresidenzen/DPF AG
Ufenau Capital Partners AG
UKSH Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein AöR
Work highlights
- Advising amedes on the acquisition of general medical practices in Germany.
- Advising the Oberbergkliniken on project developments, particularly in health law, tenancy law, labor law as well as various compliance and medical law topics.
- Advising Ufenau Capital Partners on the restructuring of the shareholder relationships of the Altano Group and the Corius Group.
Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation Tier 4
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB‘s expertise in SaaS solutions and managed services as well as the procurement, introduction and maintenance of new hardware and software solutions is regularly called upon by companies from the financial, electronics, telecoms and insurance sectors as well as hospitals and public institutions. This is complemented by experience in the e-commerce segment, including the support for the launch of digital platforms and services. Florian Schmitz regularly leads here, he is a key contact of the IP, IT & commercial team led by Oliver Spieker.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Deutsche Bank AG
HELLA Group
Samsung Electronics GmbH
S-Kreditpartner GmbH
Ampega Asset Management GmbH
European XFEL
Frankfurter Volksbank Rhein-Main e.G
GBC
Greencom Networks AG
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Mühlenkreiskliniken
NexWafe GmbH
Roth Group
sepago GmbH
Ufenau Capital Partner
X1F Group
Trianel Group
Paydirect GmbH
Insurance > Advice to insurers Tier 4
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB focuses on insurance supervisory law and insurance distribution, which includes traditional distribution systems, online distribution projects as well as apps. The team is jointly led by Roland Hoffmann-Theinert (expertise at the corporate law interface) and Jochen Lehmann (litigation in supervisory law and distribution) and also advises clients on insurance risk analyses. Corporate and capital market law issues are regularly handled by Christoph Niemeyer.Practice head(s):
Jochen Lehmann; Roland Hoffmann-Theinert
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very careful and interest-oriented advice. Thinking about economic contexts.‘
‘Dr. Hoffmann-Theinert: Very experienced; thinks outside of the box.‘
Key clients
Allianz Partners SAS
HUK-COBURG
Work highlights
- Advising HUK-COBURG on the entry of LVM Versicherung VaG into onpier GmbH, a corporate start-up of HUK-COBURG.
- Advising HUK-COBURG on the acquisition of 25.1% in the pitstop workshop chain.
Private equity > Venture capital Tier 4
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB recently strengthened its fintech, corporate and capital markets law capacities with the addition of Tobias Riethmüller in May 2023; and the arrival of Markus Söhnchen in August 2023 expanded its expertise in PE, VC and corporate law; both were previously at GSK Stockmann. Practice head Bernt Paudtke and his team support investors, companies and start-ups (especially from the Berlin area) in financing rounds, due diligence and exit matters. A focus here is on the technology and energy sectors. Christopher Wright (M&A and corporate law) moved to Zenk Rechtsanwälte in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
1NCE GmbH
AddApptr-Gruppe
Billbee
dp polar GmbH
GreenCom Networks AG
neworld GmbH
TorAlarm
TRITOLO GmbH
TWAICE Technologies GmbH
Vaeridion GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising 1NCE GmbH on a financing round of up to $50 million with participation from, among others, SoftBank and Deutsche Telekom.
- Advising GreenCom Networks AG on its sale to Enphase Energy, Inc.
Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 4
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB recently assisted with the drafting and negotiation of plant construction contracts (EPC, EPCM, FIDIC) as well as with operational management and maintenance contracts in the energy sector. Another focus is project development support, which frequently pertains to the healthcare sector. Practice head Silvio Sittner specialises in real estate law and also works as a notary. Other key contacts are the construction and architectural law specialist Hans-Jürgen Rieckhof, who frequently acts on behalf of public sector clients, and the construction and plant construction expert Jan Schellenberger (project developments in the real estate, energy and infrastructure sectors).Practice head(s):
Silvio Sittner
Other key lawyers:
Hans-Jürgen Rieckhof; Jan Schellenberger
Testimonials
‘We feel completely comfortable and well advised. In addition to their negotiating strength and impressive specialist knowledge, the lawyers know our company and our special needs very well. In addition, they are always available and quick.’
‘At GÖRG Rechtsanwälte we always get the right and competent contact person. The short reaction times and the goal-oriented solution approaches are a real help in business processes.’
‘Behind every partner there is a team that provides targeted research and examines the facts.’
‘Hans-Jürgen Rieckhof accompanies and advises us on all construction contract issues and service disruptions to the companies involved in the construction. We find the collaboration to be extremely goal-oriented, practical and competent. In negotiations, Mr. Rieckhof appears very committed, convincing and assertive.’
Key clients
Energiewerke Hamburg GmbH / Gasnetz Hamburg
Trianel Gruppe
UKSH Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein AöR
Addvalue Capital GmbH
European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH
Hereon Geesthacht, Helmholtzgruppe
Lahn-Dill-Kreis
Rheinischer Sparkassen und Giroverband
Stadt Bad Schwartau
Work highlights
- Advising Energiewerke Hamburg GmbH/Gasnetz Hamburg in connection with the construction of a new thermal power plant in Hamburg/Dradenau.
- Advising the Trinale Group in connection with the development, construction, operation and acquisition of onshore wind farms and PV systems with municipal participation.
- Advising the UKSH Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein AöR on the implementation of a PPP project: new construction, conversion, renovation and operation of the clinic buildings.
Trade and distribution > Trade, distribution and logistics Tier 4
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB focuses on distribution law as well as dispute resolution and regularly acts on behalf of clients from the consumer goods, healthcare and research sectors in regulatory proceedings and in the defence of existing distribution systems as well as contract-related disputes. Practice head Oliver Spieker is a key contact for contentious matters and advises on selective distribution systems thanks to his expertise in IP law and distribution antitrust law. Florian Schmitz is experienced in e-commerce and digitisation projects.Practice head(s):
Oliver Spieker
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Hubei Tobacco Industry Co.
Interlink
Parfümerie Akzente GmbH
Samsung Electronics GmbH
CIP Chinese Intelligent Procurement Gruppe
Johnson Matthey GmbH
Johnson Matthey PLC
Roth-Gruppe
TWAICE Technology GmbH
Victrex Europa GmbH
Victrex PLC
European XFEL
Work highlights
- Supporting Hubei Tobacco Industry Co. in the EU-wide coordination of legal issues relating to the distribution of tobacco products.
- Advising Interlink on the distribution of titanium semi-finished goods.
- Advising Samsung Electronics GmbH on distribution contracts with distributors and retailers as well as contracts with suppliers and partners.
Banking and finance > Financial services: regulatory Tier 5
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB offers comprehensive advice on banking and regulatory matters and increasingly focuses on financial litigation, here, practice head Yorick Ruland is a key contact. This competency was further strengthened with the partner appointments of Tony Beyer and Richard Franz Gerlach in May 2023; both are experienced in regulatory law and dispute resolution. Cornelia Kinast was also promoted to partner at the same time and is well versed in the transactions sphere. Matthias Terlau is a key contact for matters pertaining to new financial services, payment transaction law as well as fintech.Practice head(s):
Yorick Ruland
Other key lawyers:
Matthias Terlau; Dania Neumann; Tony Beyer
Testimonials
‘The team around Dr. Matthias Terlau is very competent and friendly to deal with.’
‘Matthias Terlau is an absolute expert in payment services law. He also answers complex legal questions straight away and is therefore a popular contact.’
‘Very practical and solution-oriented approach; assess the topic individually; 360° assessment and outstanding expertise.’
‘Absolute expertise in banking and capital markets law. Service-oriented, modern and very refreshing in their interaction and exchange.’
‘Yorick Ruland has excellent know-how. He is a very good litigator and is on duty 24/7.’
‘In addition to the extensive technical know-how, the team always impresses with their way of working. No matter what deadline is coming up, no matter how many stakeholders are involved in the votes, no matter how many countries and jurisdictions, Görg’s team is always ‘on top of it’.’
‘Team can be contacted at all times. No matter how hectic things get, they always remain calm and objective. I’ve never heard of a deadline, no matter how short, not being met if at all possible.’
‘When it comes to BaFin regulatory issues, no one compares to Matthias Terlau. He well versed in regulation and offers perfectly researched solutions, and despite his much sought-after technical expertise, he answers very quickly.’
Key clients
KfW
Landesbank Berlin
Moss GmbH
OC Payment GmbH
Paydirekt GmbH
Samsung Electronics
S-Kreditpartner
Sparkasse Köln Bonn
Verimi GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Moss GmbH on the BaFin application and procedure for an e-money license.
- Advising the S-Kreditpartner/Sparkassengruppe on the launch of the new product ‘FlexiGeld’.
- Advising several German and European banks and investment companies in the insolvency case of Wirecard AG in connection with claims for damages totaling around €900 million.
Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 5
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB regularly advises on restructuring, joint ventures and group financing systems such as cash pooling. The team also deals with insolvency-related corporate matters and advises medium-sized companies on board and group liability issues, among other matters. Bernt Paudtke, who is experienced in capital measures and general meetings, jointly heads the practice with Tobias Fenck, who primarily focuses on private equity and venture capital. Matthias Menke assists domestic and foreign companies with complex joint venture structures, while Alexander Kessler covers corporate, stock corporation and capital markets law. Corporate lawyer Stephan Göthel, previously at Pier 11 Göthel Rossbach Schmitz, joined the Hamburg team in January 2024, while Tobias Riethmüller (stock corporation law and capital markets) and Markus Söhnchen (corporate finance) joined GSK Stockmann in 2023.Practice head(s):
Bernt Paudtke; Tobias Fenck
Other key lawyers:
Matthias Menke; Alexander Kessler; Heiko Hofmann; Stephan Göthel
Testimonials
‘Heiko Hofmann: Very high level of specialist expertise in the area of public procurement law; very winning and yet professional, technical and goal-oriented way of working together; very good responsiveness; very quick response time to inquiries; very helpful and precise work results.’
‘Matthias Menke: The teamwork with him seems very good.’
‘The team works together in a goal-oriented manner with a clearly high level of mutual appreciation; no one dominates other team members. Respective specialist expertise is respected and applied.’
‘Combination of very good industry knowledge, excellent technical expertise and necessary solution-oriented pragmatism.’
Key clients
AVIA AG
Chom Capital GmbH
Ekosem-Agrar AG
Ekotechnika AG
First Sensor AG
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG
HUK-COBURG
Jamestown
Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf
Main-Kinzig-Kreis
Morphosys AG
Stadt Kassel
Tech Mahindra
Verimi GmbH
Work highlights
- Ongoing corporate and capital market advice to First Sensor AG.
- Advising HUK-COBURG on LVM Versicherung VaG’s entry into its corporate start-up onpier GmbH and on the acquisition of 25.1% of the pitstop workshop chain.
- Advising the state capital of Düsseldorf on a complex procurement procedure for the reorganisation of waste management and street cleaning.
Germany > Antitrust Tier 6
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB‘s antitrust law practice demonstrates particular strengths in merger control and investment protection proceedings, investigations, antitrust and dominance abuse, fine proceedings as well as in the enforcement of and defense against damages claims; The two practice heads, Maxim Kleine and Christian Bürger, have longstanding expertise in the latter area. This is complemented by capacities in the design of distribution systems and cooperation agreements in accordance with antitrust law, competition law disputes and compliance.Practice head(s):
Maxim Kleine; Christian Bürger
Testimonials
‘High-level expertise at partner level.’
‘Christian Bürger: High level of economic understanding.’
‘Maxim Kleine: Industry expertise on electronics that is very relevant for us.’
‘Courageous, creative and pragmatic team who don’t just focus on the negatives, as is the case with many other law firms.’
‘Maxim Kleine: Extremely creative, courageous, unconventional, humorous, very broadly educated and an international expert in antitrust law; very pleasant to work with, especially in stressful situations. Very far-sighted and thinks things through in his strategic solutions.’
‘Good specialist knowledge and good contacts with the relevant authorities.’
‘Fast response time, pragmatic, solution-oriented attitude.’
Key clients
AVIA
Balfour Beatty Rail GmbH / Schreck-Mieves
Bluegem
DKE-Data GmbH & Co. KG
Dörrenberg Edelstahl GmbH
Ferrostaal Air Technology GmbH
fht Flüssiggas Handel und Transport GmbH
Green City AG
GreenCom Networks AG
HUK-COBURG
Interzero
KALOG GmbH & Co. KG
Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf
Muhr & Bender KG
NOTINO Group
PANO Verschluss GmbH
Raiffeisen Waren Zentrale Rhein-Main eG
Stellantis
TrekStor GmbH
Ufenau Capital Partners
Veolia
Verimi GmbH
Verlagsgruppe Delius Klasing
Work highlights
- Representation of Schreck Mieves and Balfour Beatty Rail in cartel damages claims in more than 60 damages claims before regional courts, higher regional courts and the Federal Court of Justice.
- Advising Stellantis on merger control law on the acquisition of ShareNow.
- Advising Veolia on merger control law on the acquisition of the Hofmann Group.
GÖRG Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB > Firm Profile
The firm: GÖRG is one of Germany’s leading independent business law firms.
With around 350 lawyers and tax advisors in total, GÖRG advises well-known domestic and foreign businesses from all areas of industry, banking, real estate, trade, media and services on all core areas of business law. GÖRG achieves top rankings and client references for its work in corporate law, real estate and insolvency/restructuring, among other fields. All teams have proven expertise with transactions and project development.
With five offices throughout Germany, clients are guaranteed local and personal advice – no matter where they are. In addition, the partner-oriented approach means that a fully informed contact person is available at all times. Tailor-made solutions are what clients expect from GÖRG – and what they get. The partners are involved in every single assignment, applying a wealth of experience to develop unique solutions that also succeed where more conventional thinking reaches its limits. The matters clients retain GÖRG for cover all aspects of business law. To meet this challenge the firm has created distinct practice groups with experienced specialists in each particular field.
Close cooperation between groups of experts across different offices allows GÖRG to offer a unique combination of specialist skills and teamwork that characterises the high quality of its work. The firm is always committed to its clients’ success and its accumulated knowledge can be accessed by the individual lawyer and the team alike. Since many of the firm’s projects have an international element, GÖRG regularly teams up with leading law firms in other countries, with whom GÖRG has developed strong links. A further advantage of GÖRG’S independent status is the fact that it can precisely deliver the right kind of international expertise that is needed for the case at hand.
Areas of practice: GÖRG’s core specialisations include: Antitrust Law, Auditing & Consulting, Banking & Banking Supervision Law, Finance Commercial & Distribution Law, Compliance & Internal Investigations, Corporate Law, Data Protection, Energy Law, Health Law, Insolvency & Restructuring, Insolvency Administration, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property, Investment Law & Regulatory Requirements, IT & Outsourcing, Labour & Employment, Litigation & Arbitration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Notarial Services, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Public Law & Procurement, Real Estate Law, Stock Corporation & Capital Markets Law, Tax Law & Tax Advice.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Management | Dr. Jens-Dietrich Mitzlaff | ||
Management | Dr. Marcus Richter | ||
Management | Dr. Christian Wolf | ||
Stock Corporation and Capital Markets Law | Dr. Alexander Kessler, LL.M. | akessler@goerg.de | |
Stock Corporation and Capital Markets Law | Dr. Bernt Paudtke | bpaudtke@goerg.de | |
Labour and Employment Law | Dr. Ulrich Fülbier | ufuelbier@goerg.de | |
Banking and Banking Regulatory Law, Financing | Dr. Yorick Ruland | yruland@goerg.de | |
Compliance and Internal Investigations | Dr. Christian Bürger | cbuerger@goerg.de | |
Compliance and Internal Investigations | Dr. Yorick Ruland | yruland@goerg.de | |
Data Protection | Dr. Oliver Spieker | ospieker@goerg.de | |
Data Protection | Dr. Axel Czarnetzki, LL.M. | aczarnetzki@goerg.de | |
Data Protection | Dr. Andrea Kirsch | akirsch@goerg.de | |
Energy Law | Dr. Achim Compes | acompes@goerg.de | |
Corporate Law | Dr. Matthias Menke | mmenke@goerg.de | |
Corporate Law | Dr. Alexander Kessler, LL.M. | akessler@goerg.de | |
Health Law | Dr. Katja Kuck | kkuck@goerg.de | |
Commercial and Distribution Law | Dr. Florian Schmitz | fschmitz@goerg.de | |
Real Estate Law | Silvio Sittner | ssittner@goerg.de | |
Insolvency Administration | Prof. Dr. habil. Gerrit Hölzle | ghoelzle@goerg.de | |
Investment and Regulatory Law | Dr. Dania Neumann | dneumann@goerg.de | |
IP | Dr. Katja Kuck | kkuck@goerg.de | |
IP | Dr. Wolfgang Prinz | prinz@goerg.de | |
IT & Outsourcing | Dr. Florian Schmitz | fschmitz@goerg.de | |
Antitrust Law | Dr. Christian Bürger | cbuerger@goerg.de | |
Antitrust Law | Dr. Maxime Kleine | mkleine@goerg.de | |
Mergers & Acquisitions | Dr. Bernt Paudtke | bpaudtke@goerg.de | |
Notarial Services | Jan-Lindner-Figura | jlindner-figura@goerg.de | |
Notarial Services | Ingo Winterstein | iwinterstein@goerg.de | |
Public Commercial Law | Kersten Wagner-Cardenal | kwagner-cardenal@goerg.de | |
Public Commercial Law | Dr. Kai-Uwe Schneevogl | kschneevogl@goerg.de | |
Private Equity, Venture Capital | Dr. Bernt Paudtke | bpaudtke@goerg.de | |
Private Equity, Venture Capital | Dr. Tobias Fenck | tfenck@goerg.de | |
Litigation and Arbitration | Dr. Jochen Lehmann | jlehmann@goerg.de | |
Litigation and Arbitration | Dr. Oliver Spieker | ospieker@goerg.de | |
Restructuring and advice for Distressed Businesses | Dr. Christian Bärenz | cbaerenz@goerg.de | |
Tax | Dr. Adalbert Rödding, LL.M. | aroedding@goerg.de | |
Tax | Prof. Dr. habil. Günther Strunk | gstrunk@bwls-goerg.de | |
Procurement Law | Kersten Wagner-Cardenal | kwagner-cardenal@goerg.de | |
Procurement Law | Dr. Kai-Uwe Schneevogl | kschneevogl@goerg.de | |
Insurance Law | Dr. Oliver Spieker | ospieker@goerg.de | |
Auditing and Business Consulting | Dipl.-Kfm. Peter Stoffersen | pstoffersen@bwls-goerg.de | |
Auditing and Business Consulting | Dipl.-Kfm. Tilman Jung | tjung@bwls-goerg.de |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 350Languages
Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Chinese Croatian Czech Dutch English German Farsi French Greek Italian Japanese Persian Polish Portugese Russian Serbo-Croatian Spanish Swedish TurkishOther
Management : Dr. Jens-Dietrich Mitzlaff Management : Dr. Marcus Richter Management : Dr. Christian WolfClient Testimonials
CLIENT: Several German and European investment fund companies and banks
COMPANY/FIRM: Several German and European investment fund companies and banks
TESTIMONIAL: Advising in connection with the internationally significant insolvency proceedings of Wirecard AG and the assertion of claims amounting to approximately EUR 900 million. With the “Wirecard case”, GÖRG is involved in the legal processing of what is probably Germany’s most significant economic scandal in recent decades.
CLIENT: Zeitfracht Group
COMPANY/FIRM: Zeitfracht Group
TESTIMONIAL: Advising on the complex takeover of the insolvent Adler Modemärkte AG. At the same time, the company was also delisted from the stock exchange. Adler Modemärtke AG fell victim to the COVID 19 pandemic due to the closure of its retail shops. In the course of a structured M&A process, Zeitfracht was able to succeed both as investor and saviour and preserve the majority of the stores and jobs.
CLIENT: Tally Weijl Retail Germany GmbH
COMPANY/FIRM: Tally Weijl Retail Germany GmbH
TESTIMONIAL: Advising on successful reorganisation. Due to a decline in sales as a result of the Corona pandemic, Tally Weijl Retail Germany GmbH, the German subsidiary of the international fashion company, had filed for protective shield proceedings with the Lörrach Local Court in early December 2020.
CLIENT: Fraport AG
COMPANY/FIRM: Fraport AG
TESTIMONIAL: Advising the publicly listed operator of Frankfurt Airport on a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) on the purchase of wind energy. The green energy at Frankfurt Airport is to be used, among other things, to operate three terminals and numerous other buildings, as well as to power more than 500 vehicles in the growing e-fleet.
CLIENT: SCP Group and x+bricks SA
COMPANY/FIRM: SCP Group and x+bricks SA
TESTIMONIAL: Advising on the acquisition of the supermarket chain real from Metro AG in real estate law, corporate law, tax law, antitrust law and labor law matters. After a selling process of almost two years, SCP takes over the total of 276 real stores with around 34,000 employees and 80 properties as well as all companies belonging to real.
CLIENT: Ufenau Capital Partners
COMPANY/FIRM: Ufenau Capital Partners
TESTIMONIAL: Advising on the sale of its majority stake in Swiss IT Security Group, a leading one-stop shop for IT security services in the D/A/CH region and the Benelux countries, to funds advised by Triton.
Diversity
DIVERSITY
At GÖRG, cultural diversity is a matter of course for us. Our five offices bring together colleagues from all over the world. Currently 30 different nationalities work with us. We use the unique blend of experience, skills and personalities from our multicultural team to find the ideal solution for each client. In order for each team member to develop optimally, GÖRG strives to create a working environment in which everyone feels welcome – regardless of origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.
GÖRG has also signed the “Charta der Vielfalt” – a corporate initiative to promote diversity in companies and institutions. The core of the initiative is the promotion and appreciation of all employees regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. By signing the “Charta der Vielfalt”, GÖRG officially commits itself to a business culture based on recognition and appreciation of diversity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
GÖRG understands itself to be a team that is jointly responsible for the success of its five offices. To promote this, we feel it is important to invest in the personal and professional development of our colleagues. Our “GÖRG Academy” offers all team members the chance to refine their skills. We support in particular women with tailor-made seminars and further training and encourage them in their career planning.
GÖRG appreciates equal opportunities for all and social interaction. For this reason GÖRG is sponsor of the Cologne “Day of Encounter” [official German title: “Tag der Begegnung”] which has developed into the largest family festival for people with and without disabilities in Germany. It is also the only festival of its kind in Europe and gives an insight into how inclusion is made alive in society. People celebrate together for a better social interaction.
PRO BONO
Social responsibility and justice are the two main pillars on which our understanding of community is based on. In light of this, our lawyers regularly offer their services pro bono to social non profit making institutions in dire need of judicial advice. We strive to act as role models within our profession and have a positive influence in our community, to not only strengthen, but build upon it.
SUSTAINABILITY
GÖRG strives for environmental protection. For this reason we are working on a voluntary CO2 compensation for business travel to reduce carbon footprint. In addition, we provide our employees with free organic fruit from regional cultivation. Trying to reduce plastic waste we offer mineral water from glass bottles. Furthermore we are also converting the light sources used in our offices to LED.
- Restructuring and insolvency > Insolvency
- Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Real estate and construction > Real estate
Firm Rankings
- Corporate and M&A > M&A
- Industry focus > Energy
- Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing
- Public sector > Commercial administrative law
- Public sector > Planning and environment
- Public sector > Public procurement
- Banking and finance > Fintech
- Employment
- Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences
- Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation
- Insurance > Advice to insurers
- Private equity > Venture capital
- Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation)
- Trade and distribution > Trade, distribution and logistics