Glade Michel Wirtz - Corporate & Competition

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Acclaimed for its corporate advisory services, Glade Michel Wirtz - Corporate & Competition advises on shareholder meetings, corporate restructuring, share buyback programs, spin-offs, and regulatory approvals. The team also represents clients in civil disputes, arbitration, and shareholder litigation. Its leadership comprises seven practitioners: Achim Glade, Marco Sustmann, Alexander Retsch, Andreas Merkner, Friedrich Schulenberg, Jan Hermes, and, as of October 2024, Jens Poll. Collectively, they bring significant experience across corporate governance, capital markets, restructuring, M&A, and joint ventures. In 2025, Philipp Elixmann and Felix Bangel were promoted to counsel, while Reinhard Romme, Annika Dippel, and Martin Gerding departed.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Alexander Retsch, Marco Sustmann, and Andreas Merkner: very effective cooperation. Provides recommendations with a high level of practical understanding and benefit.'
  • 'Alexander Retsch and Marco Sustmann stand out as long-standing, experienced professionals at the side of companies and individuals.'

Key clients

  • ABACON CAPITAL GmbH
  • Continental AG

Work highlights

Advised ABACON in connection with the voluntary public takeover offer and the subsequent delisting offer of Elbe BidCo to the shareholders of Encavis.