McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP > Frankfurt, Germany > Firm Profile
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP Offices
Oberlindau 54-56
60323 FRANKFURT
Germany
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences Tier 2
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP‘s advisory offering focuses on three segments: project support (transactions and cooperations), regulation (market entry and licensing) and digitisation. The latter frequently pertains to the development of healthcare apps and databases, including interfacing data protection matters, a key contact here is Deniz Tschammler. Among the client roster are pharmaceutical, medical technology and biotechnology companies; the advice to healthcare funds on transactions and venture capital financing is a recent growth area. Practice head Stephan Rau specialises in M&A transactions as well as regulatory and compliance issues. He is supported by Monika Emilia Richter (implementation and advice on strategic cooperations, licensing, development agreements) and Jana Grieb, who advises pharmaceutical and medical technology companies on various issues, including research and development-related issues as well as market entry, advertising and sales. M&A expert Nadine Hartung joined Raue in March 2023.Practice head(s):
Stephan Rau
Other key lawyers:
Deniz Tschammler; Monika Richter; Jana Grieb; Lea Hachmeister
Testimonials
‘Technical expertise, efficiency, project knowledge, customer knowledge, international network and years of trusting cooperation in all areas.’
‘I have been working with Stefan Rau for years – excellent lawyer in the areas of statutory health insurance and corporate law. Perfect and always available, very flexible, sharp thinking, very good connections in related legal areas. Last but not least – very good team around the lawyer.’
‘Communication always takes place with the main contact. If needed, internal addition of lawyers who may have particular knowledge in related areas of law. Processing is very quick, communication is uncomplicated and project development is very good. The responsiveness of the key contacts is also very good.’
‘McDermott’s life sciences practice is a beacon of excellence in the legal landscape. What sets them apart is not only their specialist knowledge, but also their reliability. One can always count on McDermott to deliver results that are not only legally sound, but also strategically aligned with company goals.’
‘Monika Richter is an outstanding personality in the legal world. Her extensive knowledge of the life sciences is remarkable. Monika Richter’s ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable insights has proven time and time again to be invaluable. What really sets Monika apart, however, is her reliability. Her commitment goes beyond the usual legal advice; she takes the time to understand the unique needs of our business and delivers tailored solutions that meet both legal requirements and business objectives.’
‘Monika Richter’s responsiveness and clear communication created a trusting environment in which we felt supported and understood at every stage of the legal process.’
‘Highly competent representation of our positions. Very focused and clear implementation of the mandate.’
‘Outstanding commitment; pragmatic approach; efficient solutions and pleasant handling by Dr. Deniz Tschammler.’
Key clients
Amalgam RX
AUCTUS Capital Partners AG
AXA Konzern AG
Bundesverband der Betreiber medizinische Versorgungszentren
Centric Health Holdings Ltd
Dentsply Sirona
GlaxoSmithKline GmbH & Co. KG
GREENPEAK Partners Advisory GmbH
lifespin GmbH
Myonex Inc
Merck KGaA
PharmaLex GmbH
Ryvu Therapeutics S.A.
Santen SA / Santen GmbH
STADA Arzneimittel AG
Work highlights
Media > Entertainment Tier 2
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP offers regulatory and project-related advice to financial institutions, media and broadcasting operators, collecting societies and production companies on cooperation agreements, youth protection, advertising and data protection. A core focus is dispute resolution, where the team recently acted in model proceedings in connection with advertising and licensing disputes. Renowned litigator Wolfgang von Frentz regularly taked the lead here; he is the sole practice head since former co-head and licensing lawyer Ralf Weisser became self-employed in January 2023. Christian Masch is another experienced litigator and also advises on compliance issues pertaining to copyright and data protection law.Practice head(s):
Wolfgang von Frentz
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Corint Media GmbH
IP Deutschland
ProSiebenSat1 Media SE
RTL II
RTL Television
RTL interactive
Sport 1 Medien AG
US-Studio
Unister i.I.
Real estate and construction > Real estate Tier 2
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP supports large-scale projects in the transaction and project development segment, which was recently demonstrated by supporting several large projects in the office, residential, construction and commercial asset categories. The client roster includes investors, funds and asset managers, private equity companies, project developers, family offices and other institutional investors. Practice head and managing partner at the Düsseldorf office Jens Ortmanns is a key contact here, while financing, tax and investment law issues are covered thanks to the cross-practice cooperation. Recent instructions include topics at the restructuring and reorganisation interface. Maximilian Clostermeyer is another key contact for individual property and portfolio transactions as well as project developments; He is supported by associate Alina Affeld.Practice head(s):
Jens Ortmanns
Other key lawyers:
Johannes Honzen; Frank Müller; Alina Affeld; Maximilian Clostermeyer
Testimonials
‘Very well-founded legal advice from a highly qualified team.’
‘Jens Ortmanns, Frank Müller and associate Alina Affeld are recommended.’
‘The team is characterized by a high level of professional competence, excellent communication and great reliability.’
‘Jens Ortmanns is a very organized, calm consultant who plays an excellent guiding role in his advice even in the most difficult situations and always brings the issues forward with constructive approaches.’
‘The team around Frank Müller, Max Clostermeyer and Johannes Honzen works at the highest professional level and at the same time has a pragmatic and deal-oriented approach. Even in pressure situations with quick turnaround times, the team works reliably like clockwork.’
Key clients
Art – Invest Real Estate
Catella Investment
Christoph Ingenhoven
Cilon
Demire AG
DIC/GEG
Die Developer
Demire
Family Office
GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof
GEG German Estate
Goodman Group
Hema BV
Imfarr Beteiligungs GmbH
Imfarr Beteiligungs GmbH und SN Beteiligungen
Mango Gruppe
McArthurGlen
Montano Real Estate
OFFICEFIRST
ReInvest
Savills
SIGNA
SIGNA Prime
SIGNA Prime Selection AG
Surftown
Swiss Life
Values Real Estate
Work highlights
Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing Tier 3
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP's team supports national and international large corporations and medium-sized companies in transactions as well as the drafting of cooperation agreements and SaaS contracts, practice head Wolfgang von Frentz frequently took the lead here. Further key competencies include the advice on market entry, particularly in the healthcare sector, and transaction-related data protection matters. Ralf Weisser (outsourcing, license transactions) retired in December 2022.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Amalgam
Dentsply Sirona
Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG
Unister
Van Eupen Logistik
Private equity > Transactions Tier 3
Private equity houses, companies, owners and management teams from the plant construction, automotive, chemicals, logistics and finance sectors regularly call upon McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP‘s transaction expertise in the mid-cap sector. The team experienced several recent changes, including the departure of Nadine Hartung (healthcare sector) to Raue in February 2023; in December 2022, Tobias Koppmann (PE, VC, M&A) joined PwC Legal (PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal AG Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft), while Norman Wasse (PE, M&A, capital markets) moved to Squire Patton Boggs in September 2023. Hanno Witt is experienced in the healthcare sector as well as the industrial, infrastructure, consumer goods and technology sectors (also management participations) and joined from Latham & Watkins LLP in March 2023 and Holger Ebersberger (digital economy, life sciences, TMT, healthcare). , Industry) simultaneously arrived from Noerr. The latter and Michael Cziesla jointly head the team, which also covers all interfaces thanks to cross-practice cooperation.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Holger Ebersberger always represents the client’s interests to the greatest satisfaction.’
‘The team in Frankfurt is an extremely trustworthy partner, especially for us as PE, who always works with the highest level of commitment and specialist knowledge.‘
‘A well-rehearsed team that we personally like very much, but which also has specialist colleagues available for all relevant questions.‘
‘In addition to his extremely high level of specialist knowledge in corporate law and experience in supporting even difficult national and international transaction processes, Michael Cziesla also has an extremely positive personality, which makes him suitable for all sizes of companies and even with difficult negotiating partners. Very positive and trusting cooperation. Always personal and approachable.‘
Key clients
Ampersand Capital Partners
Apax Capital Partners LLP
AUCTUS Capital Partners AG advised
PharmaLex Holding GmbH
Centric Health Holdings Ltd
DBAG (Deutsche Beteiligungs AG)
Ergon Capital
GREENPEAK Partners Advisory GmbH
Lobster GmbH
Investcorp Technology Partners
Main Capital
NORD Holding
Rantum Capital
Süd Beteiligungen GmbH
Vision Capital and Rubicon Partners
Work highlights
- Advising the funds advised by AUCTUS Capital Partners AG and PharmaLex Holding GmbH on their sale to Amerisource Bergen Corporation for €1.28 billion.
- Advising DBAG ECF III on the successful completion of the sale of the BTV Multimedia Group.
- Advising Vision Capital and Rubicon Partners on the sale of ABL TECHNIC Group and STAR Capital Partnership LLP for their Star IV Fund.
Public sector > Commercial administrative law Tier 3
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP focuses on municipal tax law, budget law and administrative and constitutional litigation, with immigration law representing a further mainstay. The team is led by administrative lawyer and regulatory expert Alexa Ningelgen and primarily stands out for representing German department stores in litigation against Corona shutdowns and further assists with public law and tax regulatory aspects of various transactions and joint ventures. Counsel Antje Weiss advises casino operators on gambling law and is also the key contact for budgetary issues.Practice head(s):
Alexa Ningelgen
Other key lawyers:
Antje Weiss; Lene Niemeier
Testimonials
‘The public law/regulatory team is characterised by a high level of diversity and specialist expertise, an impeccable willingness to provide service and fast response times. MWE is a full-service law firm, in particular the commercial administrative law/public law practice area is optimally connected with other practice areas, especially with the real estate law practice.’
‘Alexa Ningelgen: impresses with a high level of expertise in commercial administrative law and fast response times. In contrast to many competitors, she communicates realistic results clearly and understandably.’
‘Antje Weiss: An excellent lawyer, she works very precisely and impresses with a high level of expertise – especially in development contribution law and commercial law.’
‘Lene Niemeier and Antje Weiss: understand how to convey legally complicated and highly complex topics in an understandable and accessible way – that’s what good client support should be like!’
‘Lene Niemeier: An extremely competent and always level-headed lawyer who you can always rely on. Alexa Ningelgen: An outstanding team leader with excellent skills, not only in the legal area. Antje Weiss: Particularly good at out-of-the-box thinking.’
‘The Business Administrative Law – Public Law team is a pioneer in diversity. With a female PoC as a manager, part-time models and a high proportion of women in the team, they do excellent work and don’t miss anything. The paths are direct and answers are binding. The atmosphere is also much more pleasant than in a team led and staffed entirely by men.’
‘Lene Niemeier: Obliging, pleasant to deal with and quick and clean in handling assigned tasks. She is approachable and provides access to her field. In contrast to many other lawyers, she allows advice on an equal level and still knows how to assert herself against the opposing party.’
‘Alexa Ningelgen and Lene Niemeier are a very good team.’
Key clients
Arolsen Archives
CE Guss GmbH & Co. KG
GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH
KaDeWe Group GmbH
Löwen Entertainment GmbH
MACH Holding GmbH
Stadt Düsseldorf
Work highlights
- Advising GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH on proceedings against Corona shutdowns and the assertion of compensation due to Corona shutdowns.
- Advising Löwen Entertainment GmbH on gambling law, particularly in connection with device setup and online products.
- Advising Arolsen Archives on constitutional, international law and budgetary issues, most recently in connection with government grants.
Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring Tier 3
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP focuses on distressed M&A and insolvency law matters and recently advised on restructurings in the retail and automotive industries. Uwe Goetker (insolvency and corporate law, transactions) jointly heads the practice with Matthias Kampshoff, who focuses on advising companies, governing bodies, investors and insolvency administrators on pre-insolvency and insolvency-related restructurings. Björn Biehl is experienced in restructuring and distressed M&A.Practice head(s):
Uwe Goetker; Matthias Kampshoff
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Björn Biehl: Strong commitment that goes far beyond the regular requirements.’
‘Very well-founded and fast, goal-oriented analysis. Solution-oriented approach. Technical competence.’
‘Matthias Kampshoff: Quick comprehension, technical excellence, is a structured thinker and analyst.’
‘The law firm is always very solution-oriented, very efficient and very effective, especially when it comes to conducting negotiations.’
‘Uwe Goetker: Services are always effective and the approach demonstrates strength in implementation.’
Key clients
Borgers-Gruppe
CE Capital Partners GmbH
CE Guss GmbH & Co. KG
Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH
Hakle GmbH
HealthCareRoyalty Partner
Postcon NRW GmbH
Edelmann Gruppe
Work highlights
- Advising the Borgers Group on the restructuring and sale of the mechanical engineering division to the Matthews Group and the sale of the automotive supplier division to the Autoneum Group.
- Advising Hakle GmbH in the context of self-administration and the successful insolvency plan.
- Advising Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof GmbH in the context of the second protective shield proceedings.
Banking and finance > Real estate finance Tier 4
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP advises on senior, mezzanine and alternative debt capital structures and also has expertise in project development financing and leasehold transactions. Practice head Oliver Lieth and his team primarily advise borrowers, but are also instructed by lenders pertaining to financing across all asset classes, including residential and commercial.Practice head(s):
Oliver Lieth
Other key lawyers:
Christoph Coenen; Dustin Schwerdtfeger
Testimonials
‘Good insight into the economic and entrepreneurial background.’
‘Working with Oliver Lieth was always very pleasant. He is very competent and always easy to contact. He responds and answers instantly. I felt very well advised and supported at all times. I also particularly liked his pragmatism.’
‘Highly professional with an outstanding solution approach and excellent legal expertise.’
Key clients
Bayiko Bamberger 38 GmbH
BE REAL Berlin S.à r.l.
Berlin, Alexanderplatz 9 Immobilien GmbH
Berlin, Passauer Strasse 1-3 Immobilien
Col REO Victoria Office A S.à r.l.
Düsseldorf, Carschhaus GmbH
DWK PropCo 1 S.à r.l.
ERI PropCo 1 S.à r.l.
Frankfurt, An der Hauptwache 1 Immobilie
Hamburg, Elbtower Immobilien GmbH & Co.
IMFARR GROUP
München, Bahnhofplatz Immobilien GmbH
Scannell Deutschland No. 011 GmbH
CV Real Estate AG
Work highlights
- Advising Hamburg, Elbtower Immobilien GmbH & Co. on project development financing for the Elbtower high-rise and landmark project in Hamburg.
- Advising München, Bahnhofplatz Immobilien GmbH & Co. on the refinancing of a sub-complex on Munich’s Bahnhofplatz.
- Advising Scannell Deutschland No. 011 GmbH on the acquisition of land and the financing of the project development of a logistics center.
Corporate and M&A > Corporate Tier 4
In addition to advising on international reorganisations and conversions, McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP places a particular focus on joint ventures and is also well versed in corporate law, post-merger matters and structural measures; the team acts for large and medium-sized companies and family offices in the real estate, retail, healthcare, media, automotive and food industries. Practice head Philipp Grenzbach has experience in corporate reorganisations as well as in corporate governance and capital market compliance and is supported by Clemens Just, who is experienced in takeovers and reorganisation. The practice was further strengthened by the arrival of M&A, corporate governance and compliance specialists Rolf Hünermann and Philip Schmidt, who joined from Reed Smith in October and November 2022, while Holger Ebersberger (M&A and corporate governance for PE- and VC funds) came from Noerr in March 2023, Hanno Witt (M&A) in the same month from Latham & Watkins LLP and IPO specialist Felix Ganzer from Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in April 2023; he is also experienced in corporate law and corporate governance. M&A lawyers Nikolaus von Jacobs and Christian von Sydow joined Reed Smith in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Philipp Grenzebach
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘High quality, first-class expertise and very nice people.’
Key clients
Agilent Technologies
MEC METRO-ECE Centermanagement GmbH & Co
SIGNA Prime / SIGNA Retail (Selfridges)
Sport1 Medien AG
Volkswagen Financial Services AG
Information technology > Information technology and digitalisation Tier 4
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP's comprehensive IT law expertise is frequently requested by both medium-sized companies and large corporations, which the team advises on the development and implementation of new business models, the design and internationalisation of digital platforms, SaaS contracts, licensing agreements, outsourcing and related data protection issues. Practice head Wolfgang von Frentz regularly leads in arbitration proceedings and litigation before German courts.Practice head(s):
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Key clients
Sport 1 Medien AG
Corint Media
HD.Hospitality GmbH
Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG
IP Deutschland / RTL interactive
ProSiebenSat1 Media SE
RTL Television
US-Studio
Dentsply Sirona
Amalgam RX
lifespin GmbH
Corporate and M&A > M&A Tier 5
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP focuses on cross-border M&A advice to family offices, medium-sized and DAX companies as well as international groups in the healthcare and life sciences, TMT, food, aerospace and automotive as well as real estate sectors and is particularly active in the European and US sphere. Practice head Philipp Grenzbach assists financial investors with acquisitions and public takeovers, as does Clemens Just, who also advises on private takeovers and corporate law; Norbert Schulte further advises on cross-border joint ventures. Rolf Hünermann and Philip Schmidt (corporate and investigation) joined the team from Reed Smith LLP in September and October 2022, respectively, while the arrival of Holger Ebersberger (previously Noerr) and Hanno Witt (previously Latham & Watkins LLP) strengthened the firm's private equity practice in March 2023. Nikolaus von Jacobs (M&A, private equity and venture capital), senior counsel Christian von Sydow (M&A and restructurings) and private equity lawyer Germar Enders left for Reed Smith in May and August 2023 respectively.Practice head(s):
Philipp Grenzebach
Other key lawyers:
Clemens Just; Norbert Schulte; Rolf Hünermann; Philip Schmidt; Holger Ebersberger; Hanno Witt; Felix Ganzer; Carsten Böhm
Testimonials
‘Carsten Böhm: Very reliable, pragmatic, keeps an overview of what’s important.’
‘Our requirements for advice from McDermott are very well known and are taken into account without the need for extensive coordination.’
‘Very good collaboration with Dr. Carsten Böhm. In addition to his professional quality, Mr. Böhm has excellent communication skills and also has a very good commercial understanding.’
‘Very trusting, long-term contact with the team. Our requirements for advice from McDermott are very well known and are taken into account without the need for extensive coordination. This long-standing, stable teamwork is paying off for us.’
‘A very high level of expertise, short response times and individual advice characterise the collaboration and are very valuable to us.’
Key clients
Belden Inc.
Door2Door GmbH
Gesellschafter der Office Partner Gruppe
Great Mountain Partners
Gründer und bisherigen Gesellschafter der FotoFinder Systems GmbH
Intersnack International B.V.
Lobster GmbH
Merck KGaA
Volkswagen Financial Services AG
Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors Tier 5
Although McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP focuses on the automotive and healthcare sectors, the group also acts for clients in the electronics and chemical industries. Under the leadership of Boris Uphoff, whose expertise spans patents, trade marks and competition, the team frequently handles cross-border proceedings, particularly with regard to the US. Henrik Holzapfel's competencies include SEP-related forensic patent matters.Practice head(s):
Boris Uphoff
Other key lawyers:
Henrik Holzapfel; Steffen Woitz
Testimonials
‘Lean and targeted structure. Broad competencies.’
‘Flexibility. Good understanding of industry needs. Pragmatic approach. Excellent presentation skills using language that is understandable even to non-lawyers.’
‘Henrik Holzapfel is an outstanding and exceptional lawyer in every respect. He is extremely competent, very committed and enjoys our complete trust.’
‘They are so proactive and provide valuable recommendations to clients. They keep clients informed about cases and court decisions.’
‘Henrik Holzapfel is very active and thinks through all possible scenarios with his clients in mind. His recommendations are very creative.’
Germany > Employment Tier 6
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP's focus on collective employment law is evident in its routine support of reorganisations, restructuring and associated staff reduction and outsourcing issues as well as social plan and reconciliation of interests negotiations. Practice head Volker Teigelkötter frequently leads on these matters, which often entail cross-border aspects. Other recent matters included temporary employment, working time recording and remuneration.Practice head(s):
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Testimonials
‘Outstanding service provider on all employment law issues in a global corporate environment. Extremely short feedback times, pragmatic approach, extremely professional and competent, always friendly and at eye level. Very cooperative. Collaboration is a joy.’
‘The MWE team is exceptional! Work was flawless and exceeded my expectations at every stage of the process.’
‘Volker Teigelkötter: High level of commitment and reliability – high speed – high analytical skills and ability to think in an inter-connected, solution-oriented manner – courage to make recommendations and courses of action that go beyond legal assessments – up-to-date know-how on current case law.’
‘Thomas Gennert gave us excellent advice and proved that he is an expert in all areas of German employment law. His quick response time and balance between legal intent and practical impact were very valuable and I have nothing but the highest praise for the services we received from him.’
‘MWE has a very good understanding of the industry thanks to its many years of advice in the banking sector and is very familiar with legal issues relevant to the financial sector. MWE is characterized by a very high level of reliability and responsiveness. ‘
‘Christian Rolf is a razor-sharp analyst and excellent team player.’
‘Consistently top performance at a high level. High conciseness in all activities. Short response time. Preparation of error-free documents of all kinds. Tailor-made solutions.’
Key clients
Borgers Group/Dr. Frank Kebekus
DECKEL MAHO Seebach GmbH
DMG MORI Vertriebs und Service GmbH
Federal Employment Agency
Global Savings Group (GSG)
IONOS Group
Jumeirah International LLC
METRO PROPERTIES GmbH & Co. KG
Mitsubishi Power Europe GmbH
Teleperformance Germany S.à.r.l. & Co. KG
trivago N.V.
United Internet Group
Work highlights
- Advising Global Savings Group (GSG) on employment law on its merger with Pepper.com (Pepper).
- Advising IONOS Group on the structuring of a compensation system for its board of directors and the revision of contractual compensation regulations for top management in the course of the IPO.
- Advising the insolvency administrator of Borgers Group on negotiations regarding the implementation of Autoneum Group’s acquisition concept for Johann Borgers GmbH iI and Borgers Süd GmbH iI.
Germany > Tax Tier 6
Banking and finance > Lending and borrowing
Germany > Antitrust
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP > Firm Profile
The firm: McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,400+ lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
Frankfurt office: The firm’s Frankfurt team advises clients worldwide in the fields of banking and finance, capital markets and public takeovers. In conjunction with the Munich and Düsseldorf offices, McDermott maintains a broadening and deepening corporate practice in Europe.
Lawyers based in Frankfurt collaborate with McDermott’s other offices and work alongside closely associated international law firms to offer pragmatic and creative solutions to all of its clients’ legal issues. Frankfurt lawyers focus on equity capital markets, equity-linked products, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, financing and corporate law, and have extensive experience in US capital market law. The Frankfurt team also advises on a broad array of legal matters, including real estate, technology, international dispute resolution, commercial international arbitration and public international law, and international tax. The firm’s lawyers are familiar with the diverse cultures and various different legal approaches in the global markets. The firm represents leading international financial institutions and companies in Germany and Europe. The team also advises international clients on cross-border transactions, as well as US clients that are active in Europe.
The Frankfurt team and individual lawyers are recognised for the quality, consistency and creativity of their legal counsel. As part of a global, full-service law firm, the lawyers of the Frankfurt office are prepared to help clients wherever their business interests take them.
Main areas of practice
Antitrust and competition: As clients around the world experience increasing antitrust activity, cross-jurisdictional government investigations and private litigation, McDermott meets these multifaceted challenges head-on. The firm’s lawyers are deeply familiar with all major US and international regulatory frameworks and dispute-resolution forums. Providing effective, coordinated counsel on US antitrust law, EC competition law, China’s Anti-Monopoly Law and other competition regimes worldwide, the firm’s lawyers help clients eliminate roadblocks and achieve business goals.
Corporate and transactions: The firm’s seasoned lawyers represent the full spectrum of corporate interests around the world, from global corporations to family-owned businesses to privately held companies. The firm’s lawyers thrive on solving the most complex business problems facing their clients today and mapping out strategies to drive clients’ success tomorrow. The firm’s broad capabilities include seamless transactional services, such as negotiating cross-border acquisitions or outsourcing deals, representing issuers in public offerings, securing preferred financial credit arrangements for borrowers or navigating a business restructuring.
Employment: The firm pairs deep resources with broad geographic coverage, to meets the rapidly evolving needs of employers in virtually every sector, including manufacturing, financial services, health care, education and construction. Its lawyers help clients attract and retain workers at every level, enter and exit markets as business conditions warrant, develop and implement effective employment policies, identify and protect trade secrets and other confidential information, and negotiate and enforce employment contracts.
Global privacy and cybersecurity: The firm’s lawyers advise clients on the statutory, regulatory and enforcement regimes that govern the collection, use and disclosure of data in the United States, Europe, Asia and elsewhere. With extensive experience advising on the full range of data privacy and protection laws, industry standards and issues, lawyers regularly counsel clients on US and international data-use issues and conduct in-depth privacy/cybersecurity risk assessments, often in the context of mergers, acquisitions and other domestic and cross border transactions.
Employee benefits and executive compensation: The firm’s lawyers help clients maximise the value of and return on their investments in human capital while avoiding exposure to liability. The team provides strategic day-to-day counsel on matters such as executive compensation, health/welfare plan compliance, qualified retirement plans, privacy and data protection, executive employment and severance, cultural diversity, full compliance with relevant laws, including ERISA legislation, among other general employee-relations matters.
Healthcare and life sciences: McDermott’s team provides unparalleled legal acumen rooted in decades of experience and forward growth powered by unconventional thinking. With a deep bench that includes lawyers at the cutting edge of digital health, the firm partners with clients on the full range of health-care-related issues, including physician practice management, health care litigation and the evolving regulatory landscape — both in the United States and internationally. As a top-ranked law firm for health and a leader in life sciences, the firm helps clients navigate the issues that matter when it comes to achieving missions and solidifying positions in the market.
Intellectual property: The firm’s top-notch team of IP lawyers, partners with clients to identify and secure their creative assets, maximize the value of their IP portfolios, and enforce or defend their rights in courts and tribunals virtually everywhere their products are made, distributed and sold. The firm’s IP lawyers are uniquely capable of handling intellectual property matters in virtually every technical or scientific discipline, including counselling, procurement, and licensing in the patent, trademark, trade dress, copyright, trade secret and entertainment areas.
Litigation and dispute resolution: McDermott’s litigation and dispute resolution lawyers are always ready to roll up their sleeves and deliver the sound, practical legal strategies necessary for both short- and long-term success. Based internationally, the firm’s nimble and creative lawyers are dedicated to providing passionate client advocacy through superior trial skills and incisive industry knowledge. The synthesis of skill and experience, flexibility and strength — plus track record of success in high-stakes controversies — makes McDermott a go-to firm for large-scale, complex litigation. The firm’s white-collar team has tried hundreds of cases in courts throughout the United States and internationally, and draws on the unmatched insights of its lawyers who previously served as senior federal prosecutors.
Private client and wealth management: From the global to the personal, the firm brings its full-service network to bear in helping closely held business owners and high-net-worth individuals effectively structure their assets, meet their wealth transfer and planning goals, and make their mark philanthropically. As clients make the critical decisions that shape their personal, business, tax, civic and charitable concerns around the world, McDermott will be at their side with creative, customized solutions.
Regulatory: The firm’s lawyers marry legal skill with political savvy to turn regulatory risks into forward-looking business solutions. Based in government and trade capitals around the world, the lawyers support companies traversing the increasingly complex international trade landscape, and tackle rising global antitrust activity in all major US and international forums. Wherever the business reaches, the firm’s talented regulatory lawyers can help position the client’s organization for success.
Tax: The firm’s lawyers advise some of the world’s most successful companies on tax matters, including more than 60 percent of the Fortune 100. With a unique combination of tax practitioners, strategists and creative thinkers who can validate sound strategies and offer innovative solutions it helps clients advance their organization’s growth plan — with senior partners involved at every step — 365 days a year with a 360-degree view of the evolving tax landscape.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate | Dr Michael Cziesla | ||
Corporate | Dr Clemens Just | ||
Finance and banking | Christoph Coenen | ||
International tax | Dr Kian Tauser | ||
Mergers and acquisitions | Dr Michael Cziesla | ||
Mergers and acquisitions | Dr Clemens Just | ||
Private equity | Dr Michael Czieska |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Maximilian Clostermeyer | Partner Maximilian Clostermeyer advises a wide range of corporate clients and institutional… | View Profile | |
Dr Michael Cziesla | Dr. Michael Cziesla is a corporate partner in our Frankfurt office who… | View Profile | |
Herr Felix Ganzer | Felix U. Ganzer advises issuers, private equity investors and investment banks on… | View Profile | |
Johannes Honzen | Dr. Johannes Honzen advises national and international companies as well as private… | View Profile | |
Rolf Hünermann | Rolf has over 20 years’ experience in advising international clients on cross… | View Profile | |
Mr Frank Müller | Partner Frank Müller advises investment fund managers, institutional investors, asset managers as… | View Profile | |
Monika Emilia Richter | Dr. Monika Richter advises national and international biotechnology/pharmaceuticals companies on various commercial… | View Profile | |
Dr Christian Rolf | Dr. Christian Rolf focuses his practice on employment, labor, civil and commercial… | View Profile | |
Florian Schiefer | Dr. Florian Schiefer advises clients on international corporate and group tax law,… | View Profile | |
Philip Schmidt | Dr. Philip Schmidt is specializing in M&A and PE, often with a… | View Profile | |
Dr Jur Kian Tauser | Kian Tauser is partner focusing his practice on tax advise in the… | View Profile | |
Mr Simon Weiß | Simon Weiß focuses his practice on capital markets transactions and has a… | View Profile |
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Other offices : Atlanta Other offices : Boston Other offices : Brussels Other offices : Chicago Other offices : Dallas Other offices : Düsseldorf/Cologne Other offices : Houston Other offices : London Other offices : Los Angeles Other offices : Miami Other offices : Milan Other offices : Munich Other offices : New York Other offices : Orange County Other offices : Paris Other offices : San Francisco Other offices : Silicon Valley Other offices : Washington DC Other offices : WilmingtonComparative Guides
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Belgium: Merger Control
Published: October 2023
Authors: Hendrik Viaene
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Merger Control laws and regulations applicable in Belgium.
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Cross-Border Financing Trends in Middle Market Transactions
Published: April 2022
Authors: Aymen Mahmoud Stephanie S. McCann
- Industry focus > Healthcare and life sciences
- Media > Entertainment
- Real estate and construction > Real estate
Firm Rankings
- Information technology > IT transactions and outsourcing
- Private equity > Transactions
- Public sector > Commercial administrative law
- Restructuring and insolvency > Restructuring