Thomas Weidlich > Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH > Cologne, Germany > Lawyer Profile
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Thomas Weidlich
Work Department
Corporate/M&A
International Trade Law
Digital Infrastructure
Position
Thomas Weidlich advises on national and international acquisitions and divestments, joint ventures and the restructuring of companies. This includes advising on the entire transaction process, from the structuring of the transaction and complex due diligence procedures to contract negotiations and financing advice. Furthermore, Thomas Weidlich has extensive experience advising on all types of capital measures and as lead partner has advised several successful IPOs of German and foreign companies.
A particular focus of Thomas’ practice are European investments in Asia. When providing this advice, he works closely with our offices and “best friend” law firms in China, India, Singapore and other jurisdictions in order to ensure our clients are supported efficiently with their projects in the Far East regardless of time or location. Thomas Weidlich is also the primary contact for Asian companies who are interested in investing and conducting business in Germany and Europe.
Career
Thomas Weidlich studied law in Würzburg and Passau (Germany) and Hull (England). He joined Luther’s predecessor firm in 1996 and managed the Singapore office from 2000 to 2005. Thomas Weidlich has led the Corporate/M&A team in the Cologne office since 2005 and is the responsible Partner for providing legal advice in the Asia-Pacific region, with a special focus on China and India.
Thomas Weidlich is a renowned expert on cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, IPOs and restructurings. He regularly speaks on these subjects and frequently publishes articles on current legal developments.
Lawyer Rankings
Germany > Trade and distribution > Foreign trade law
Jointly led by export control and embargoe expert Ole-Jochen Melchior and antitrust specialist Helmut Janssen, Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH advises on various foreign trade law matters. Melchior advises companies on regulatory frameworks, sanctions and export control procedures, while Janssen regularly joins forces with the China expert Thomas Weidlich and the corporate practice on investment control in the context of international transactions. Litigator Richard Happ routinely represents clients in foreign trade arbitration proceedings.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Transport > Advice to the transport sector
- Dispute resolution > Arbitration (including international arbitration)
- Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation)
- Information technology > Data protection
- Employment
- Industry focus > Energy
- Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing
- Transport > Maritime and shipping
- Real estate and construction > Project development
- Public sector > Public procurement
- Trade and distribution > Trade, distribution and logistics
- Public sector > Commercial administrative law
- Banking and finance > Fintech
- Trade and distribution > Foreign trade law
- Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences
- Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation
- Banking and finance > Investment funds
- Dispute resolution > Product liability
- Public sector > State aid
- Industry focus > Telecoms
- Intellectual property > Unfair competition
- White-collar crime > Advice to companies
- Insurance > Advice to insurers
- Antitrust
- Corporate and M&A > Corporate
- Corporate and M&A > M&A
- Real estate and construction > Real estate
- Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring
- Intellectual property > Trade marks
- Private equity > Venture capital
- Capital markets > Debt capital markets
- Media > Entertainment
- Restructuring and insolvency > Insolvency
- Private clients and non-profits
- Tax
- Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation