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Germany • City Focus

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Frankfurt

act legal offers a comprehensive, full-service approach and is particularly recognised for their expertise in M&A, private equity, real estate, restructuring and insolvency, employment law and project management. With the added strength of an in-house transactional notary office, the firm positions itself as a highly experienced partner for complex transactions. Based in Frankfurt, the practice regularly advises international and cross-border clients. The firm is led by founding partners Sven Tischendorf, Tara Kamiyar-Müller and Stephan Schwilden. Tischendorf brings extensive expertise in M&A and restructuring matters, Kamiyar-Müller is a recognised authority in real estate law and disputes and Schwilden focuses on restructuring and employment law.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team has a wide range of expertise, which means that even special cases can be handled by the same company. Short communication channels and internal coordination regarding the case save time and money.’

  • ‘We have been working with act legal for about 2 months now. Very good and engaged team. Strong partner, but also strong team.’

  • ‘Extraordinary knowledge. Great personalities and a friendly work environment. The lawyers are always reachable and will guide you through difficult situations without hesitation and a clear mind.’

  • ‘Our transaction involved not only sensitive financial structuring but also significant real estate and operational aspects, which the act legal team handled with competence, calm, and complete dedication.'

  • 'What stood out especially was the team’s ability to balance legal excellence with practical business thinking. There was never a moment where theory got in the way of progress. The coordination between the M&A, real estate, and commercial law departments within act legal was smooth and efficient, providing us with a high level of confidence throughout the transaction.’

Key clients

  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Apollo Optik
  • Britax Römer Kindersicherheit GmbH
  • Deutsche Real Estate AG
  • Dun & Bradstreet/Bisnode
  • EMVIA Living Group
  • eprimo
  • Fit Seven Eleven
  • FELS Group
  • GN Audio Germany GmbH /JABRA
  • Greiner Group
  • Hilti Deutschland AG
  • Nemetschek Group
  • Mattes Group
  • Mitteldeutsche Hartstein Industrie AG
  • JET Tankstellen Deutschland GmbH
  • Alpina Parking Deutschland GmbH
  • Symprove

Work highlights

Advised DEPOT – Gries Deco Company GmbH on its self-administration proceedings, including coordination of more than 300 lease negotiations, the international subsidiaries, and a successful M&A transaction resulting in a transferring reorganisation.
Advised Addtech Industrial Solutions, a division of Addtech AB Group, on the acquisition of a majority stake in ROSHO Automotive Solutions GmbH and on the acquisition of PGS Tec company specialising in the planning and implementation of pharmaceutical, gas and special plant technologies.
Advised ACHAT Hotels on comprehensive restructuring measures following self-administration filings, providing full legal support on real estate and employment law matters to ensure uninterrupted operations across 49 hotels in Germany and Hungary.
Practice head

Sven Tischendorf; Tara Kamiyar-Müller; Stephan Schwilden