Seitz

Seitz is one of Germany’s leading corporate law firms and ranks among the top firms in Germany in the field of labor law. With offices in Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Hamburg, Seitz—with approximately 160 attorneys—advises international corporations, DAX-listed companies, family-owned businesses, medium-sized companies, as well as top athletes and prominent figures from politics, business, and society in the areas of employment law, corporate law, and tax law. These teams are complemented by Seitz experts in the areas of data protection and seitz.digital. Internationally, Seitz is networked with leading independent partner firms such as LAW and Innangard.

Employment Law: International corporations, DAX-listed companies, as well as large medium-sized enterprises and family-owned businesses rely on the experience and expertise of our team—comprising over 80 attorneys specializing in employment law—for all matters related to employment law. A particular strength of Seitz is the experience we have built up over many years in legally and politically complex large-scale projects. We support our clients with tailored strategies and their successful implementation.

Corporate Law: Seitz provides its clients with the highest level of service through a highly specialized team, addressing all matters related to commercial and corporate law. A core area of expertise at Seitz is advising on M&A transactions. Our many years of experience and expertise in national and international transactions enable us to ensure efficient project management and contract drafting tailored to the specific needs of each transaction. Thanks to our extensive experience and high degree of flexibility, the M&A departments of major DAX-listed corporations, venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds, as well as startups and medium-sized companies, rely on Seitz for advice. The firm’s services also include solution-oriented advice regarding the drafting of contracts and the resolution of disputes under commercial law and, in particular, corporate law, representing both companies and the relevant corporate bodies. Another key area of focus is advising on intellectual property and IT matters. Key areas here include antitrust disputes, press and media law, Internet law, and the protection of know-how, trademarks, and software.

Tax Law, Tax Consulting: National and international corporations, family-owned businesses, and small-to-medium-sized enterprises, as well as high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and prominent figures from the worlds of sports and culture, along with various institutions, rely on Seitz’s expertise in the field of taxation. Clients benefit from a highly interdisciplinary structure, particularly with regard to the key areas of tax optimization, advice during tax audits, and representation in tax court proceedings. Tax lawyers and tax advisors always work together to resolve tax-related challenges or structure tax arrangements. In situations involving criminal tax law risks, Seitz draws on the potential of tax law and tax advisory services not only for preventive measures but also for defense. Particularly in crisis situations, companies and affected parties can be provided with the flexible resources needed to analyze and manage urgent situations. As the foundation for a promising defense strategy, professional resources enable the efficient investigation, preparation, and evaluation of the facts of the case.